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Coaches are replacing trains between Southern Cross and Traralgon.
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Coaches are replacing trains between Southern Cross and Traralgon.
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Service disruptions

17/10/2026 - Eastern Line Suspension

17 Oct 2026
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UPDATE: 22:17

Coaches are replacing trains between Southern Cross and Traralgon due to an incident requiring emergency services at Warragul. 

Passengers travelling between Southern Cross and Traralgon can board replacement coaches to complete their journey.

To Southern Cross:
The 21:11 Traralgon - Southern Cross service will end early at Warragul.
 
From Southern Cross:
The 19:40 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will end early at Warragul.
The 20:20 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will end early at East Pakenham.    
The 21:00 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will end early at East Pakenham. 
The 22:00 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will not run today. 
The 22:00 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will not run today.
The 23:59 Southern Cross - Traralgon service will not run today. 

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_gippsland 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.