Gippsland Line Upgrade and Level Crossing Removal Project works are taking place from
Friday night 2 June to last service Sunday 25 June.
During this time, coaches replace Gippsland Line trains between Southern Cross, Traralgon, and Bairnsdale for the entire journey.
Friday 2 June
From Southern Cross Station:
From 9pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
The 8.22pm service will be replaced by coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train from Bairnsdale to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Saturday 3 to Sunday 25 June
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 3 - 25 June.
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.
Please note – buses replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line at times during this period - please check the PTV website before you travel from these stations.
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.
Please note – buses replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line at times during this period - please check the PTV website before you travel to these stations.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
General Information for Friday 2 June:
- 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 or speak to a V/Line team member.