Due to Metro Tunnel Project works, coaches replace trains for all or part of the journey from
Friday night 10 July to last service Saturday 11 July.
A temporary timetable will be place.
Friday night 10 July
Coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Wendouree.
To Southern Cross
From 10.00pm until last service.
From Southern Cross
From 11.00pm until last service.
Saturday 11 July
Coaches will replace trains between
Southern Cross and Caroline Springs. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.
Coaches will depart from Southern Cross up to 30 minutes earlier than usual train time and will be a mix of express and stopping all stations.
Important travel advice:
Major rail disruptions – allow extra time:
There will also be disruptions on the Geelong, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill lines as well as the Sunbury, Werribee and Williamstown lines.
The replacement coach terminal at Southern Cross Station will be extremely busy on Saturday 11 July.
Please allow extra time for your journey, follow directional signage and listen for announcements.
Footscray passengers:
A limited number of V/Line replacement coaches will stop at Footscray Station - please check the temporary timetable for arrival/departure times.
Passengers can also travel to Southern Cross to connect with express coaches to Caroline Springs.
Passengers with accessibility needs are advised to call 1800 800 007 before travelling so we can provide the best possible service for your journey.
Please check the temporary timetable before you travel.
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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