The final stages of critical upgrade works are taking place on the freight network that connects to the Ballarat and Ararat lines. To safely enable these works, coaches will replace trains on sections of the Ballarat and Ararat lines from
Sunday 10 May to Wednesday 13 May.
V/Line maintenance works will also take place each night from
Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 May.
Sunday 10 May
Coaches replace all trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Ballarat and Ararat.
Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May
Coaches replace trains between Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat and Ararat. Trains will run between Bacchus Marsh and Southern Cross.
Changes to evening services:
From 6.30pm until last service each night, coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Wendouree.
View the temporary timetables here:
Coaches will depart some stations earlier than usual times, please check the temporary timetable before travelling.
Coaches will be a mix of express and stopping all stations.
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.
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