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Coaches are replacing trains between Ballan and Wendouree due to an incident requiring emergency services. Further travel advice to follow.
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AFL Round 9 services

St Kilda v Carlton
Friday 9 May, 7.40pm, MCG
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AFL Round 9 services

St Kilda v Carlton

9/05/2025 7:40:00 PM, MCG

Geelong

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.10pm. This train will stop at Deer Park, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, arriving at Waurn Ponds at 12.26am.

Ballarat

Before the game:
Additional train departs Bacchus Marsh at 5.17pm, arriving at Southern Cross at 6.08pm.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 11.25pm. This train will stop at Ardeer, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 1.07am.

The 11.08pm Southern Cross to Wendouree train is altered to depart at 11.18pm. This train will stop at Footscray, Sunshine, Ardeer, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 12.51am.

Bendigo

Before the game: 
Train services as per usual train timetable.

After the game:
The 10.57pm Southern Cross to Bendigo train is altered to depart at 11.15pm. This train will stop at Footscray, Sunbury, Clarkefield, Riddells Creek, Gisborne, Macedon, Woodend, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat, arriving at Bendigo at 1.10am.

Seymour

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game: 
Special footy coach service departs Southern Cross at 11.15pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
 

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Melbourne v Hawthorn
Saturday 10 May, 1.20pm, MCG
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AFL Round 9 services

Melbourne v Hawthorn

10/05/2025 1:20:00 PM, MCG

Ballarat

Before the game:
Train services as per public holiday timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 4.55pm. This train will stop at Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, arriving at Bacchus Marsh at 5.38pm.
 

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Essendon v Sydney
Saturday 10 May, 4.15pm, Marvel Stadium
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AFL Round 9 services

Essendon v Sydney

10/05/2025 4:15:00 PM, Marvel Stadium

Geelong

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 7.20pm. This train will stop at Deer Park, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, arriving at Geelong at 8.20pm.  

Ballarat 

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 7.34pm. This train will stop at Ardeer, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 9.05pm.

Seymour

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Special footy coach service departs Southern Cross at 7.20pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.

 

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Richmond v West Coast
Sunday 11 May, 1.10pm, MCG
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AFL Round 9 services

Richmond v West Coast

11/05/2025 1:10:00 PM, MCG

All train services as per usual train timetable.


From 9.00pm until last service - coaches replace Geelong Line trains between Waurn Ponds and Southern Cross


The 9.27pm Southern Cross to Traralgon train will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.
 

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Geelong v GWS Giants
Sunday 11 May, 3.20pm, GMHBA Stadium
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AFL Round 9 services

Geelong v GWS Giants

11/05/2025 3:20:00 PM, GMHBA Stadium

Geelong

Before the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 12.40pm. This train will stop at Footscray, Sunshine, Deer Park, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, arriving at South Geelong at 1.47pm.

After the game:
Additional train departs South Geelong at 6.20pm. This train will stop at Geelong, North Geelong, North Shore, Corio, Lara, Little River, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit, Deer Park, Sunshine, Footscray, arriving at Southern Cross at 7.35pm.


From 9.00pm until last service - coaches replace trains between Waurn Ponds and Southern Cross

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AFL Round 10 services

Collingwood v Adelaide
Saturday 17 May, 1.20pm, MCG
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AFL Round 10 services

Collingwood v Adelaide

17/05/2025 1:20:00 PM, MCG

Geelong

Before the game:
Additional train departs Waurn Ponds at 10.31am. This train will stop at Marshall, South Geelong, Geelong, North Geelong, North Shore, Lara, Little River, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit, Deer Park, arriving at Southern Cross at 11.47am.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 5.20pm. This train will stop at Deer Park, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, arriving at Waurn Ponds at 6.39pm.

Ballarat

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 4.55pm. This train will stop at Ardeer, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 6.36pm.
 

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Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Saturday 17 May, 5.35pm, Marvel Stadium
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AFL Round 10 services

Western Bulldogs v Essendon

17/05/2025 5:35:00 PM, Marvel Stadium

Geelong 

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 10.50pm. The train will stop at Deer Park, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Little River, Lara, Corio, North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong, South Geelong, Marshall, arriving at Waurn Ponds at 12.08am.

Ballarat

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Additional train departs Southern Cross at 10.45pm. This train will stop at Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Cobblebank, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Ballarat, arriving at Wendouree at 12.17am.

Seymour

Before the game:
Train services as per usual timetable.

After the game:
Special footy coach service departs Southern Cross at 10.40pm. Stopping as required, Donnybrook to Seymour stations.
 

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Richmond v North Melbourne
Sunday 18 May, 1.10pm, MCG
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AFL Round 10 services

Richmond v North Melbourne

18/05/2025 1:10:00 PM, MCG

All train services as per usual timetable.

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