Service changes

Bendigo and Echuca Line service changes

14 May - 19 May 2021

Bendigo line

Due to Metro Tunnel Project and Sunbury Line Upgrade works, coaches will replace all Bendigo and Echuca Line trains between Southern Cross and Gisborne from 9.20pm Friday night 14 May until the last service on Wednesday 19 May.
 
9.20pm on Friday night 14 May until Wednesday 19 May
 
Coaches will replace all train services between Southern Cross and Gisborne.

Please allow an additional 60 minutes journey time. 

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the date.

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
 
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information follow us on Twitter @vline_Bendigo 

Swan Hill Line service changes

15 May - 19 May 2021

Bendigo line

Due to Metro Tunnel Project and Sunbury Line Upgrade works, coaches will replace all Swan Hill Line trains between Southern Cross and Bendigo from Saturday 15 May to Wednesday 19 May.
 
Saturday 15 May to Wednesday 19 May
 
Coaches will replace all train services between Southern Cross and Bendigo.
   
Please allow an additional 60 minutes journey time. 

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the date. 

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
 
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information follow us on Twitter @vline_Bendigo

Bendigo Line service changes

23 May - 25 May 2021

Bendigo line

We’re completing maintenance on the Bendigo Line. Coaches are replacing some evening trains for the entire journey while works take place from Sunday 23 May to Tuesday May.   

Sunday 23 May
 
From Southern Cross
Coaches will replace all trains to Bendigo for the entire journey from 8pm onwards.

From Bendigo
Coaches will replace all trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey from 7.30pm onwards.
 
 
Monday 24 May and Tuesday 25 May
 
From Southern Cross
Coaches will replace all trains to Bendigo/Eaglehawk/Epsom for the entire journey from 7.30pm onwards each night.
 
From Epsom/Bendigo
Coaches will replace all trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey from 6.30pm onwards each night. 
  
Please allow an additional 60 minutes journey time. 

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services, for more information, please see a V/Line staff member.
 
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information follow us on Twitter @vline_Bendigo

Accessible bookings on the Swan Hill line

Bendigo line

Due to maintenance requirements, there will be fewer accessible carriages across the Bairnsdale, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Warrnambool lines over the coming months.
 
Please check the Journey Planner ahead of your date of travel (and again on the day of travel) to confirm an accessible carriage will be in service.
 
To help passengers plan their journey, we’ve updated the V/Line app and Journey Planner so it displays information about the train scheduled to operate their service, including whether there is an accessible carriage.
 
If a train is operating without an accessible carriage, V/Line will always provide alternate transport for passengers with accessibility needs, usually in the form of an accessible taxi.  
 
We encourage all passengers to book travel on long-distance journeys in advance. Passengers with accessibility needs can notify V/Line of their requirements when they book, so our staff can help ensure a comfortable journey.
 

Changes to Waurn Ponds services

19 Apr - 16 May 2021

Geelong line

Due to temporary speed restrictions, some Waurn Ponds services will be  replaced by buses between Geelong and Waurn Ponds from Monday 19 April to Sunday 16 May. 

Weekdays 

From Southern Cross 

The 7.29am, 10.50am and 1.30pm services will run as trains between Southern Cross and Geelong, connecting with buses between Geelong and Waurn Ponds.

From Waurn Ponds 

The 8.58am, 12.18pm and 2.58pm services will run as buses between Waurn Ponds and Geelong, connecting with trains between Geelong and Southern Cross.  

Saturdays 

From Southern Cross 

The 6.35pm will run as a train between Southern Cross and Geelong, connecting with buses between Geelong and Waurn Ponds.

Sundays 

From Southern Cross 

The 12.30pm and 6.35pm services will run as trains between Southern Cross and Geelong, connecting with buses between Geelong and Waurn Ponds.

From Waurn Ponds 

The 2.38pm service will run as buses between Waurn Ponds and Geelong, connecting with a train between Geelong and Southern Cross.  

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations bus services.

Plan ahead and allow an additional 20 minutes for your journey.

Thank you for your patience.
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
• For the latest up-to-date information visit vline.com.au or follow us on Twitter @vline_geelong

Service changes on the Warrnambool Line

19 Apr - 16 May 2021

Geelong line

Due to recent track maintenance works, trains will run at slower speeds over the new infrastructure from Monday 19 April to Sunday 16 May. 

Some Warrnambool Line services will arrive at stations three to eight minutes later than usual train times.

We thank passengers for their patience.

For more information including specific service changes please speak to a staff member or call 1800 800 007.

Geelong line service changes

30 Apr - 6 May 2021

Geelong line

Due to works on the Level Crossing Removal Project, coaches will replace some evening trains while works take place from Friday 30 April to Thursday 6 May. 

Friday 30 April and Sunday 2 May to Thursday 6 May 

From Southern Cross

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 10.10pm onwards.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 9.30pm onwards.

Saturday 1 May 

From Southern Cross

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 9.30pm onwards.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 9.30pm onwards.

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services.

Plan ahead and allow an additional 45 minutes for your journey.

Thank you for your patience.
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
• For the latest up-to-date information visit vline.com.au or follow us on Twitter @vline_geelong

Warrnambool Line service changes

14 May - 16 May 2021

Geelong line

Due to Level Crossing Removal works and V/Line maintenance, coaches will replace Warrnambool Line trains for part of the journey from Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May. 

Coaches will replace all Warrnambool trains between Southern Cross and Geelong. Trains will run between Geelong and Warrnambool. 

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the date. 

Please note that some Warrnambool  services will depart Southern Cross Station up to 30 minutes earlier than usual train times. Please check the temporary timetable before you travel.

Plan ahead and allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.

Thank you for your patience.
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
• For the latest up-to-date information visit vline.com.au or follow us on Twitter @vline_geelong

Geelong Line service changes

14 May - 18 May 2021

Geelong line

Due to Level Crossing Removal works and V/Line maintenance, coaches will replace Geelong Line trains for all or part of the journey from Friday 14 May to Tuesday 18 May. 

Friday 14 May

The 12.15am and 01.15am services from Southern Cross to Geelong/Waurn Ponds will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey. 

Coaches will replace all Geelong trains between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale. Trains will run between Wyndham Vale and Geelong/Waurn Ponds.

Saturday 15 May

Coaches will replace all Geelong trains between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale. Trains will run between Wyndham Vale and Geelong/Waurn Ponds.

Sunday 16 May 

From Southern Cross

Until 10pm 
Coaches will replace all Geelong trains between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale, connecting with trains between Wyndham Vale and Geelong/Waurn Ponds.

From 10pm 
Coaches will replace all Geelong trains between Southern Cross and Geelong/Waurn Ponds for the entire journey. 

To Southern Cross

Until 9pm 
Geelong trains will run Geelong/Waurn Ponds and Wyndham Vale, connecting with coaches between Wyndham Vale and Southern Cross. 

From 9pm 
Coaches will replace all Geelong trains between Waurn Ponds/Geelong and Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Monday 17 May and Tuesday 18 May

From Southern Cross

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 9pm onwards each night.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong

Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey from 8pm onwards each night.

All train services will be replaced by a mix of express and stopping all stations coach services.

A temporary timetable will be available for service changes from Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May. 

Plan ahead and allow an additional 60 minutes for your journey.

Thank you for your patience.
 
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 needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling
• For the latest up-to-date information visit vline.com.au or follow us on Twitter @vline_geelong

Accessible bookings on the Warrnambool line

Geelong line

Due to maintenance requirements, there will be fewer accessible carriages across the Bairnsdale, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Warrnambool lines over the coming months.
 
Please check the Journey Planner ahead of your date of travel (and again on the day of travel) to confirm an accessible carriage will be in service.
 
To help passengers plan their journey, we’ve updated the V/Line app and Journey Planner so it displays information about the train scheduled to operate their service, including whether there is an accessible carriage.
 
If a train is operating without an accessible carriage, V/Line will always provide alternate transport for passengers with accessibility needs, usually in the form of an accessible taxi.  
 
We encourage all passengers to book travel on long-distance journeys in advance. Passengers with accessibility needs can notify V/Line of their requirements when they book, so our staff can help ensure a comfortable journey.
 

Gillies Street level crossing closure

8 Aug 2019

Geelong line

Access to the crossing at the end of Gillies Sreet, Warrnambool is temporarily closed. 

Pedestrians can alternatively use Pertobe Road overpass or Wellington Street crossing in Warrnambool. 

V/Line will continue to work closely with Warrnambool City Council on implementing a safer, more permanent access point for pedestrians wishing to move across the rail corridor.

Thank you for your patience. 

Improvement works at Camperdown Station

9 Mar - 17 May 2021

Geelong line

We are upgrading toilets at Camperdown Station to deliver new compliant men’s, women’s and unisex 
accessible toilet compartments from Tuesday 9 March to Monday 17 May. 

Temporary toilets are available in the western car park.

Thank you for your patience.

For more information, please see a V/Line staff member.

GIppsland Line service changes

6 May 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace evening trains for part of the journey on Thursday 6 May.

Thursday 6 May

From Southern Cross:
The 8.27pm, 9.54pm, 10.59pm and 11.59pm services from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon will be replaced by coaches between Southern Cross Station and Pakenham then connect with trains between Pakenham and Traralgon.

From Traralgon:
The 6.53pm and 8.21pm services from Traralgon to Southern Cross Station run as a train between Traralgon and Pakenham then be replaced by coaches between Pakenham and Southern Cross Station.

From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross Station will run as a train between Bairnsdale and Pakenham, connecting with coaches between Pakenham and Southern Cross Station.

Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders Street Station from 7pm. Coaches will only arrive and depart from Southern Cross Station.

Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel 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.
• No pets or hot food 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;
• Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street Station. Please take a metro service to Southern Cross Station.
• Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
• Coaches do not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
• Customers requiring special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information, visit vline.com.au follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.

Gippsland Line service changes

13 May 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace evening trains for part of the journey on Thursday 13 May.

Thursday 13 May

From Southern Cross:
The 8.27pm, 9.54pm, 10.59pm and 11.59pm services from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon will be replaced by coaches between Southern Cross Station and Pakenham then connect with trains between Pakenham and Traralgon.

From Traralgon:
The 6.53pm and 8.21pm services from Traralgon to Southern Cross Station run as a train between Traralgon and Pakenham then be replaced by coaches between Pakenham and Southern Cross Station.

From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross Station will run as a train between Bairnsdale and Pakenham, connecting with coaches between Pakenham and Southern Cross Station.

Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders Street Station from 7pm. Coaches will only arrive and depart from Southern Cross Station.

Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel 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.
• No pets or hot food 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;
• Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street Station. Please take a metro service to Southern Cross Station.
• Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
• Coaches do not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
• Customers requiring special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information, visit vline.com.au follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.

Gippsland Line service changes

21 May - 30 May 2021

Gippsland line

Due to V/Line maintenance and infrastructure works, coaches will replace all Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for the entire journey from Friday 21 May until the last service on Sunday 30 May.

Services will be replaced by a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all station coach services.

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the date.

Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders Street Station from 7pm. Coaches will only arrive and depart from Southern Cross Station.

Please allow an extra 60 minutes for journey.

Thank you for your patience.

General Information  

• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
• No pets or hot food 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;
  • Flinders Street Station on Flinders Street opposite Degraves Street.
• Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
• Coaches will not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
• Customers requiring special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information, call 1800 800 007, follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.

Accessible bookings on the Bairnsdale line

Gippsland line

Due to maintenance requirements, there will be fewer accessible carriages across the Bairnsdale, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Warrnambool lines over the coming months.
 
Please check the Journey Planner ahead of your date of travel (and again on the day of travel) to confirm an accessible carriage will be in service.
 
To help passengers plan their journey, we’ve updated the V/Line app and Journey Planner so it displays information about the train scheduled to operate their service, including whether there is an accessible carriage.
 
If a train is operating without an accessible carriage, V/Line will always provide alternate transport for passengers with accessibility needs, usually in the form of an accessible taxi.  
 
We encourage all passengers to book travel on long-distance journeys in advance. Passengers with accessibility needs can notify V/Line of their requirements when they book, so our staff can help ensure a comfortable journey.
 

Accessible bookings on the Shepparton line

Seymour line

Due to maintenance requirements, there will be fewer accessible carriages across the Bairnsdale, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Warrnambool lines over the coming months.
 
Please check the Journey Planner ahead of your date of travel (and again on the day of travel) to confirm an accessible carriage will be in service.
 
To help passengers plan their journey, we’ve updated the V/Line app and Journey Planner so it displays information about the train scheduled to operate their service, including whether there is an accessible carriage.
 
If a train is operating without an accessible carriage, V/Line will always provide alternate transport for passengers with accessibility needs, usually in the form of an accessible taxi.  
 
We encourage all passengers to book travel on long-distance journeys in advance. Passengers with accessibility needs can notify V/Line of their requirements when they book, so our staff can help ensure a comfortable journey.