Coaches replace evening trains on the Geelong Line

Coaches replace trains between Lara and Geelong due to level crossing damage near North Shore.

Planned Service Change

9 Jun - 11 Jun 2025

Geelong line

Due to V/Line maintenance works, coaches replace evening trains on the Geelong Line from Monday 9 June to Wednesday 11 June.

Monday 9 June

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

From Southern Cross Station:
From 8.30pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds for the entire journey.

From Waurn Ponds:
From 8.00pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 June

From Southern Cross Station:
From 9pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds for the entire journey.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong:
From 8.00pm to last service – coaches replace trains from Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross for the entire journey.

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.

Please allow an additional 40 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/liquids 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
•   In Melbourne, coaches will arrive and depart from 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 or follow us on X @vline_geelong