Planned Service Change

Temporary train timetable on the Ararat Line

18 May - 30 Jun 2026

Ballarat line

Due to track upgrade works, temporary speed restrictions will be in place on the Ararat Line from Monday 18 May to Tuesday 30 June.

Trains will run at slower than normal speeds between Ararat and Wendouree to allow the tracks to bed down.

There will be changes to some departure times so please plan ahead and check the temporary train timetable or journey planner before you travel.

Trains to the city

All trains to the city will depart 3 minutes earlier from Ararat and Beaufort stations.

From the city
All trains from the city will arrive 3 minutes later than usual train times.

View the temporary train timetable here.

Please note - V/Line services will operate to a Saturday timetable on Monday 8 June for the King's Birthday public holiday.

Thank you for your patience.

V/Line acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we operate our services. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

V/Line is committed to providing accessible information for passengers, and work is continuing to make this website more accessible.
We acknowledge that some sections of this website may not fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, which we are working to improve.
If you are unable to access any content on this website and need to request an accessible version, please email wcag.accessibility@vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.

V/Line acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we operate our services. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

V/Line is committed to providing accessible information for passengers, and work is continuing to make this website more accessible.

We acknowledge that some sections of this website may not fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, which we are working to improve.

If you are unable to access any content on this website and need to request an accessible version, please email wcag.accessibility@vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.