Gippsland Line Upgrade and level crossing removal works on the Pakenham Line are taking place from
Monday 21 August to Sunday 10 September.
During this time, coaches replace Gippsland Line trains between Southern Cross, Traralgon, and Bairnsdale for the entire journey.
Monday 21 August to Sunday 10 September
Coaches replace Gippsland Line trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Traralgon, and Bairnsdale.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 21 August – 10 September.
Replacement coaches will
not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Caulfield, Clayton, Dandenong, and Berwick stations. Passengers who normally travel to and from these stations are advised to do the following:
Travelling from Flinders Street or Richmond to Gippsland
- Catch a Metro Trains service back to Southern Cross Station, then a V/Line coach replacement to Gippsland.
Travelling from Caulfield, Clayton, Dandenong or Berwick to Gippsland
- Catch a Metro Trains service to Pakenham Station, then a V/Line coach replacement to Gippsland.
Travelling to metropolitan stations from Gippsland
- If travelling to Berwick, Dandenong, Clayton or Caulfield, disembark at Pakenham, then catch a Metro Trains service.
- If travelling to Flinders Street Station or Richmond, catch a V/Line coach to Southern Cross Station, then a Metro Trains service.
Planned disruptions on the Pakenham Line
Due to level crossing removal and metro maintenance works, buses will replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line during the Gippsland Line disruption.
Date |
Buses replace trains between |
From 9.30pm Friday 25 August to last service Sunday 27 August |
Dandenong and Pakenham |
Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September |
Richmond and Oakleigh |
For more information, visit
ptv.vic.gov.au/cranpak
Please allow an additional 90 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 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.
- 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
- For the latest up-to-date information, visit vline.com.au follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland