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Service disruptions

01/08/2026 - Western Line Suspension

1 Aug 2026
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Line suspension - Ballarat line

UPDATE: 21:10

DISRUPTION ALERT: WESTERN LINE

Important!

Train services have resumed between Ballarat and Wendouree.

The following services have been altered:

Service alterations: 
To Southern Cross:

The 20:12 Wendouree - Southern Cross service will originate at Ballarat at 20:12
The 21:17 Wendouree - Southern Cross service will not run today
 

From Southern Cross:

The 19:15 Southern Cross - Wendouree service will not run today
The 19:55 Southern Cross - Wendouree service will be the first service running through to Wendouree
The 20:07 Ballarat - Maryborough service will run as scheduled.


We are assessing the situation and will advise when trains will resume.

General information

  • In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street.

  • No pets allowed on replacement coaches.

  • There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.

  • Customers needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.

  • For the latest up-to-date information, download the V/Line app, follow us on Twitter @vline_ballarat or speak to a V/Line team member. 

 

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V/Line acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we operate our services. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.
V/Line is committed to providing accessible information for passengers, and work is continuing to make this website more accessible.   

We acknowledge that some sections of this website may not fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, which we are working to improve. 

If you are unable to access any content on this website and need to request an accessible version, please email wcag.accessibility@vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.