Service changes

Trains to city depart one minute earlier at all stations from Swan Hill, Echuca and Bendigo to Castlemaine

12 Jul - 5 Aug 2021

Bendigo line

Critical maintenance work is taking place on the Bendigo Line from Sunday 27 June until Sunday 11 July.

After these works are completed, trains will run at slower speeds to allow the tracks to bed down.

Due to these speed restrictions, trains to the city will depart 1 minute earlier at some stations on the Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill lines from Monday 12 July until Thursday 5 August.

Travel to Southern Cross

Early departures

• All  trains to Southern Cross will depart 1 minute earlier at all stations between Swan Hill, Echuca and Castlemaine.

We thank passengers for their patience when travelling on altered services.

Click here for more information on the minor timetable adjustments on the Bendigo Line.

For more information including specific service changes please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a staff member.  

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.
 

Bendigo Station car park changes

24 May 2021

Bendigo line

Due to the set up of a COVID Testing and Immunisation facility in Bendigo, part of the Maclaren and Williamson street car park will be used as a car park for patrons.

Please use the Station Lane car park outside of platform 2 at Bendigo Station.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

For more information, please speak to a V/Line team member.
 

Tarneit Station service changes

17 Jul - 25 Jul 2021

Geelong line

Due to works on the Level Crossing Removal Project, coaches will replace Geelong Line trains between Wyndham Vale and Southern Cross from Saturday 17 July to Sunday 25 July. 

Express coaches will not run between Tarneit and Southern Cross Station and coaches will not stop at Sunshine and Footscray.

Tarneit passengers travelling to and from Southern Cross, Footscray or Sunshine.

Passengers travelling to and from Southern Cross or Footscray are advised to travel via the Werribee Line on a Metro Trains service. 

A shuttle bus will run between Tarneit and Werribee stations every 10 minutes in the morning and afternoon peaks and every 20 minutes at other times.

Sunshine passengers are advised to catch a PTV metropolitan bus (routes 400, 420 and 422) between Deer Park and Sunshine to connect with Geelong and Ballarat coaches at Deer Park.

The closest metropolitan bus stop to Deer Park Station is on Tilburn Road, approximately 100 metres east of Mt Derrimut Road.

Tarneit passengers travelling towards Geelong or Warrnambool

Passengers travelling to stations on the Geelong or Warrnambool lines are advised to use the temporary timetable and catch a coach to Wyndham Vale and then a train from Wyndham Vale to their destination. 

Tarneit passengers travelling to Deer Park

Passengers travelling to and from Deer Park can catch a coach using the temporary timetable.

Click here to view the temporary timetable. 

The temporary timetable aims to provide as much certainty as possible, but traffic conditions can be highly variable and coach journey times may change from day to day as a result of traffic conditions.

Coach replacement services will be a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all stations (except Sunshine and Footscray).

Test trains and track machinery will run along the line so always obey the warning signs at level crossings and stay safe around trains.

Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. 

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 s      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_geelong

Geelong Line service changes

17 Jul - 25 Jul 2021

Geelong line

Due to works on the Level Crossing Removal Project, coaches will replace all Geelong Line trains between Wyndham Vale and Southern Cross from Saturday 17 July to Sunday 25 July. 

Trains will continue to run between Wyndham Vale, Geelong and Waurn Ponds. 

Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine stations. Sunshine and Footscray passengers please  
catch a Metro Trains service to connect with V/Line coaches at Southern Cross Station.

Sunshine passengers also have the option to catch a PTV metropolitan bus (routes 420 and 422) between Deer Park and Sunshine to connect with Geelong coaches at Deer Park.

Express coaches will not run between Tarneit and Southern Cross. Click here for more information

For a faster journey to and from Southern Cross, some weekday services have changed to connect passengers with Metro trains at Werribee Station. Click here for more information. 

Click here to view the temporary timetable. 

The temporary timetable aims to provide as much certainty as possible, but traffic conditions can be highly variable and coach journey times may change from day to day as a result of traffic conditions.

Coach replacement services will be a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all stations.

Test trains and track machinery will run along the line so always obey the warning signs at level crossings and stay safe around trains.

Plan ahead and allow an additional 90 minutes for your journey. 

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 s      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_geelong

Warrnambool Line service changes

17 Jul - 25 Jul 2021

Geelong line

Due to works on the Level Crossing Removal Project, coaches will replace all Warrnambool Line trains between Geelong and Southern Cross from Saturday 17 July to Sunday 25 July. 

Trains will continue to run between Geelong and Warrnambool.

Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine stations. Sunshine and Footscray passengers please  
catch a Metro Trains service to connect with V/Line coaches at Southern Cross Station.

Express coaches will not run between Tarneit and Southern Cross. Click here for more information

Click here to view the temporary timetable.

The temporary timetable aims to provide as much certainty as possible, but traffic conditions can be highly variable and coach journey times may change from day to day as a result of traffic conditions.

Coach replacement services will be a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all stations.

Test trains and track machinery will run along the line so always obey the warning signs at level crossings and stay safe around trains.

Plan ahead and allow an additional 90 minutes for your journey. 

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 s      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_geelong

Students travelling from Sunshine

17 Jul - 25 Jul 2021

Geelong line, Ballarat line

Due to level crossing removal works, coaches will replace Geelong and Ballarat Line trains for part of the journey from Saturday 17 July to Sunday 25 July.
 
Special coaches are in place for students travelling between Sunshine, Tarneit, Melton and Bacchus Marsh.
 
Ballarat Line
 
From Sunshine
 
The 7.30am coach service will depart from Sunshine, stopping at Melton at 8.15am and Bacchus Marsh at 8.30am.
 
The 4pm coach will depart from Sunshine and run as an express coach to Melton.
 
From Bacchus Marsh/Melton
 
The 7.30am coach will depart from Melton and run as an express coach to Sunshine.
 
The 4pm coach will depart from Bacchus Marsh, stopping at Melton at 4.15pm and then run as an express coach to Sunshine.
 
Geelong Line
 
From Sunshine
 
The 7.30am coach will depart from Sunshine and run as an express coach to Tarneit.
 
From Tarneit
 
The 4pm coach will depart from Tarneit and run as an express coach to Sunshine.
 
Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.
 
For more information, please speak to a V/Line staff member.
 

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. 

Delays on the Gippsland Line

24 Jul - 25 Jul 2021

Gippsland line

Due to metro track works taking place, the following services will be delayed arriving by the below times:
 
Saturday 24 July

Service	Arrival delayed by
8.27am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	5 minutes
9.22am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	6 minutes
10.27am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
11.27am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
12.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
12.54pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross	8 minutes
1.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
3.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
4.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
5.25pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	10 minutes
4.53pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross	9 minutes

 
Sunday 25 July

Service	Arrival delayed by
7.34am service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross	6 minutes
10.27am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
11.27am service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
12.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
1.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
2.09pm service from Sale to Southern Cross	8 minutes
3.47pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
4.27pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	8 minutes
7.25pm service from Traralgon to Southern Cross	10 minutes
4.53pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross	9 minutes

 
Thank you for your patience during this time.
 

Gippsland Line service changes

4 Aug - 7 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace evening trains for the entire journey from Wednesday 4 August to Saturday 7 August.

Wednesday 4 August to Saturday 7 August

From Southern Cross:
The 10.59pm and 11.59pm services from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

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

8 Aug - 13 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace evening Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for all or part of the journey from Sunday 8 August to Friday 13 August.

Sunday 8 August

From Southern Cross:
The 9.27pm Traralgon service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Monday 9 August to Wednesday 11 August and Friday 13 August

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

From Traralgon:
The 6.53pm and 8.21pm services from Traralgon to Southern Cross Station will run as trains to Pakenham, connecting with coaches from Pakenham to Melbourne

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

Thursday 12 August

From Southern Cross:
The 10.59pm and 11.59pm Traralgon services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.
 
Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders St Station. 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;
• 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 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

14 Aug - 15 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace all Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for part of the journey from the first service on Saturday 14 August until 9.20pm on Sunday 15 August.

Saturday 14 August to 9.20pm on Sunday 15 August
 
All Traralgon and Bairnsdale services will be replaced by coaches from Melbourne to Pakenham, connecting with trains from Pakenham to Traralgon/Bairnsdale.

Please note that the 9.27pm service from Southern Cross Station on Sunday 15 August will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders St Station. 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;
• 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 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

16 Aug - 19 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro and V/Line maintenance works, coaches will replace evening Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for all or part of the journey from Monday 16 August to Thursday 19 August.

Monday 16 August to Thursday 19 August

From Southern Cross:
The 8.27pm, 9.54pm, 10.59pm and 11.59pm trains from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Traralgon:
The 6.53pm and 8.21pm services from Traralgon to Southern Cross Station will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

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

Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders St Station. 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;
• 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 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

23 Aug - 26 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

Due to Metro Tunnel Project works, coaches will replace evening Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for part of the journey from Monday 23 August to Thursday 26 August.
 
Monday 23 August to Thursday 26 August

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

From Traralgon:
The 6.53pm and 8.21pm services from Traralgon to Southern Cross Station will run as trains to Pakenham, connecting with coaches from Pakenham to Melbourne

From Bairnsdale:
The 6.06pm service from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross will run as a train to Pakenham, connecting with coaches from Pakenham to Melbourne.
 
Due to construction work at Flinders Street Station, V/Line coaches will not drop off or pick up passengers at Flinders St Station. 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;
• 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 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.

 
 

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.
 

Night works along the Gippsland Line

11 Jul - 12 Aug 2021

Gippsland line

V/Line is completing track works between Sale and Bairnsdale.  

Due to the nature of these works, there will be construction noise, light and dust on the following dates:

Sunday 11 July to Wednesday 15 July
 
Tuesday 20 July to Thursday 29 July
 
Tuesday 2 August to Thursday 12 August
 
Works will take place for up to 3 hours at each location.
 
Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work which is essential to the safe and efficient operation of your regional train services.

For more information, please call 1800 800 007.

Seymour Line service changes

25 Jul - 26 Jul 2021

Seymour line

Due to Metro works, coaches will replace some evening trains on the Seymour Line for the entire journey on Sunday 25 July and Monday 26 July.

Sunday 25 July

From Southern Cross
The 9.45pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 8.27pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Monday 26 July

From Southern Cross
The 9.43pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 9.56pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Please allow an additional 50 minutes for your journey.
 
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_seymour

 
 

Seymour Line service changes

1 Aug - 4 Aug 2021

Seymour line

Due to V/Line maintenance works, coaches will replace evening trains on the Seymour Line for the entire journey from Sunday 1 August to Wednesday 4 August.

Sunday 1 August

From Southern Cross
The 9.45pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Monday 2 August to Wednesday 4 August

From Southern Cross
The 9.43pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 9.56pm services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Please allow an additional 30 minutes for your journey.
 
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_seymour

Albury Line service changes

8 Aug 2021

Seymour line

Due to works taking place as part of the North East Rail Line Upgrade, coaches will replace all Albury trains for the entire journey on Sunday 8 August.

Please allow an additional 60 minutes’ travel time for your journey.

See https://www.artc.com.au/projects/northeast/ for more details of the North East Rail Line Upgrade or
to sign up for electronic project updates.

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 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_seymour

Seymour Line service changes

10 Aug 2021

Seymour line

Due to V/Line maintenance works, coaches will replace evening trains on the Seymour Line for the entire journey on Tuesday 10 August.

Tuesday 10 August

From Southern Cross
The 9.43pm service will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 9.56pm services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.


Please allow an additional 30 minutes for your journey.
 
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_seymour

 
 

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.