Due to West Gate Tunnel Project works, coaches replace some trains on the Bendigo Line for the entire journey at various times from
Friday 14 to Sunday 23 July.
Bendigo Line trains are disrupted due to West Gate Tunnel Project works taking place on the Dynon Road Bridge over the regional rail corridor. During this time, sections of track will be closed restricting access to Southern Cross Station.
Friday 14 July
The following morning and evening trains will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Bendigo.
From Southern Cross Station:
From Bendigo:
Saturday 15 July
From Southern Cross Station:
From 9.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Bendigo for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
From 6pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Bendigo to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Sunday 16 July
From Southern Cross Station:
From 7.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Bendigo for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
The 9pm service will be replaced by coaches from Bendigo to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 July
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Bendigo/Epsom/Eaglehawk for the entire journey.
From Bendigo/Epsom/Eaglehawk:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Friday 21 July
From Southern Cross Station:
The 11.57pm train will be replaced by coaches from Southern Cross to Bendigo.
From Bendigo:
The 11.00pm train will be replaced by coaches from Bendigo to Southern Cross.
Saturday 22 July
From Southern Cross Station:
From 9.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Bendigo for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
From 6pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Bendigo to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Sunday 23 July
From Southern Cross Station:
From 10.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Bendigo for the entire journey.
From Bendigo:
The 7.00pm service will be replaced by coaches from Bendigo to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
Coach replacement services will not stop at Footscray Station.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.
All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
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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