Due to the construction of a rail bridge at Marshall for the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Project, coaches replace trains on the Geelong Line for part of the journey from
Friday night 26 to Monday 29 August.
Friday night 26 August
To Southern Cross
The 10.50pm service from Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross will run as a coach to South Geelong, then a train from South Geelong to Southern Cross.
From Southern Cross
From 9.00pm to last service – will run as a train from Southern Cross to South Geelong, then a coach from South Geelong to Waurn Ponds.
Saturday 27 to Monday 29 August
Coaches replace all trains between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong. Trains will run between South Geelong and Southern Cross.
Except for the following Monday 29 August services:
To Southern Cross
The 5.19am service from Marshall to Southern Cross will run as a coach to South Geelong, then a train between South Geelong and Southern Cross.
The 5.34am service from Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross will run as a coach to Geelong, then a train between Geelong and Southern Cross.
The 6.38am and 7.01 services from South Geelong to Southern Cross will be cancelled between South Geelong and Geelong. Passengers are advised to catch the next available service to connect with trains at Geelong.
From Southern Cross
The 4.49pm and 6.02pm services from Southern Cross to South Geelong will run as a train to Geelong, then a coach from Geelong to South Geelong.
The 5.46pm and 7.16 services from Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds will run as a train to Geelong, then a coach from Geelong to Waurn Ponds.
Coaches will depart Waurn Ponds and Marshall up to 20 minutes earlier than usual time to connect with trains at South Geelong.
A temporary coach replacement timetable will be in place from 27 - 29 August.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information
- There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services
- No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches
- Customers require a valid myki or paper ticket to travel on all V/Line replacement coach services. Please touch on and touch off your myki to ensure you pay the correct fare
- In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street
- Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
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