Metro Tunnel Project,
Gippsland Line Upgrade, and V/Line maintenance works are taking place from
Wednesday 4 to Tuesday 31 January.
During this time, coaches replace Gippsland Line trains between Southern Cross, Traralgon, and Bairnsdale for the entire journey.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 4 – 31 January.
Please note:
On Wednesday 1 February, coaches replace some evening Gippsland Line trains for all or part of the journey due to V/Line maintenance works.
Replacement coaches will not stop at Clayton and Richmond stations.
Replacement coaches will not stop at Flinders Street Station after 7pm due to construction work near Flinders Street. Customers can connect with V/Line coaches at Southern Cross Station.
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.
- Flinders Street Station on Flinders Street opposite Degraves Street.
- Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
- Coaches will not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
- 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