Due to Level Crossing Removal works on the Pakenham Line, coaches replace Gippsland Line trains between Southern Cross and East Pakenham from
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June.
Coaches will depart earlier than usual train times, so please plan ahead and check the temporary timetable before you travel.
Friday 13 June
From Southern Cross Station:
- From 9pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to East Pakenham, with trains operating between East Pakenham and Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
- The 6.53pm service will be replaced by coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross for the entire journey.
- The 8.24pm service will be replaced by coaches between East Pakenham and Southern Cross
From Bairnsdale:
- The 6.06pm service to Southern Cross will operate a train between Bairnsdale and East Pakenham, and will be replaced by coaches from East Pakenham to Southern Cross.
View the temporary coach replacement timetable here.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June
- Coaches replace all trains between Southern Cross and East Pakenham, with replacement coaches departing up to 20 minutes earlier that the usual train times.
View the temporary coach replacement timetable here.
Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Clayton or Berwick stations.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
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.
- 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 X @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.