Due to Melton Level Crossing Removal works, coaches and buses will replace Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line trains for all or part of the journey from Thursday 12 August to last service Tuesday 31 August.
V/Line crews will also complete nightly maintenance works from Sunday 16 to Tuesday 18 August.
Temporary timetables will be available closer to the date.
Dates
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Coaches and buses replace trains
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Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 August
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Between Southern Cross and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
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Friday 14 & Saturday 15 August
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Between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
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Sunday 16 to Tuesday 18 August
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From first service until 8pm – between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
From 8pm until last service – between Southern Cross and Ballarat and Ararat.
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Wednesday 19 to Monday 24 August
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Between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
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Tuesday 25 to Monday 31 August
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Between Southern Cross and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
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Please note - bikes are not allowed on replacement services.
Arrival and departure times may be different to the usual timetable – some services will depart early.
Please check the temporary timetables before your travel and allow extra 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.
• Bikes are not allowed on low-floor bus replacement services.
• No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches.
• 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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