Due to Metro and V/Line works, coaches replace some evening Gippsland Line trains for all or part of the journey at various times from Sunday 12 to Thursday 23 November.
Please note that at the end of this disruption, coaches will replace all Gippsland Line trains for the entire journey from first service Friday 24 November until last service Sunday 10 December.
Sunday 12 November
From Southern Cross Station:
From 7pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 4.53pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 November
From Southern Cross Station:
From 7pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
From 6pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Friday 17 November
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Pakenham. Trains will run from Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Pakenham, then coaches from Pakenham to Southern Cross.
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November
Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Pakenham. Trains will run between Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Please note, from 7.30pm on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November,
some Southern Cross to Traralgon services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 18 – 19 November.
Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 November
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Thursday 23 November
From Southern Cross Station:
From 7pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Traralgon for the entire journey.
From Traralgon:
From 6.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service will run as a train to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Please note on Thursday 23 November
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 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.
Please note – buses may replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line during this time - please check the PTV website before you travel.
For all other times:
Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street (after 7pm), Richmond, Clayton and Berwick stations.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
Please note: There are road detours and increased traffic congestion around Southern Cross Station due to West Gate Tunnel Projects works from Sunday 8 October to Saturday 2 December. Passengers should expect some delays on V/Line replacement coaches travelling in and out of the coach terminal.
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 or speak to a V/Line team member.