Service changes

Bendigo line service changes

21 Jan - 30 Jan 2020

Bendigo line

Due to track upgrade works, coaches are replacing some evening trains for the entire journey while works take place from Tuesday 21 January to Thursday 30 January.  

While works take place, a temporary timetable change will be introduced on the Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill lines from Wednesday 22 January until further notice.

Weekdays

From Southern Cross Station
The 10.52pm and 11.52pm trains from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Bendigo
The 9.20pm train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Saturday 25 January

From Southern Cross
The 11.55pm train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Bendigo
The 9.27pm train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

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.

Sunday services will run as per the temporary timetable.

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 follow us on Twitter @vline_Bendigo

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Bendigo line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Bendigo and Swan Hill train services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

The 5.53am train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo will depart at 5.51am.

The 1.14pm train from Swan Hill to Southern Cross Station will depart at 4.13pm.

The 3.39pm train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will depart at 3.25pm.

The 6.42 train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will depart at 6.38pm.

Scheduled coach services will also run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a V/Line team 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.
 

Night works along the Bendigo line

7 Jan - 16 Jul 2020

Bendigo line

V/Line is completing track upgrade works along the Bendigo line.

Due to the nature of these works, there will be construction, noise, dust and additional lighting during the night. 

Works will take place for two to three nights at each location along the line.

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.
 

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Scheduled coach services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a V/Line team member.
 

Geelong line service changes

27 Jan - 29 Jan 2020

Geelong line

We’re completing signal and track maintenance on the Geelong Line. Coaches are replacing some evening trains while works take place from Monday 27 January to Wednesday 29 January.

Monday 27 January

From Southern Cross

Coaches will replace all trains from 9pm onwards.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong

Coaches will replace all trains from 8.30pm onwards. 

Tuesday 28 January and Wednesday 29 January

From Southern Cross

The 8.40pm service from Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds will run as a train to Geelong connecting with coaches to Waurn Ponds.

Coaches will replace all trains from 9pm onwards.

From Waurn Ponds/Geelong

Coaches will replace all trains from 9pm 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

A-League: Western United vs. Central Coast Mariners at GMHBA Stadium

19 Jan 2020

Geelong line

The following additional services will run for this weeks Western United vs. Central Coast Mariners A-League match, to be held at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday 19 January, 2020.

This match commences at 16.00 and is scheduled to end at approx 17.50.

The normal timetable will operate before and after the match. 

Before the match, an additional train will also depart from Southern Cross at 14:12, stopping at Footscray 14:19, Sunshine 14:24, Deer Park 14:29, Tarneit 14.37, Wyndham Vale 14.44, Lara 14.55, North Geelong 15.00, Geelong 15.08 and arriving at South Geelong 15.13.
 
After the match, an additional train will also depart from South Geelong at 18:27, stopping at Geelong 18.29, North Geelong 18.35, Lara 18.42, Wyndham Vale 18.54, Tarneit 19.00, Deer Park 19.08, Sunshine 19.15, Footscray 19.21 and arriving at Southern Cross 19.32.
 

General Information

• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
• 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_geelong or speak to a V/Line team 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. 

Gippsland line service changes

2 Jan - 30 Jan 2020

Gippsland line

We're constructing the new Avon River Bridge while works continue on the Metro Tunnel. V/Line will also undertake important track maintenance works along the Gippsland Line.

Travel will be free while coaches replace all Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains for the entire journey from Thursday 2 January to Thursday 30 January.

Services will be replaced by a mix of express, semi-express and stopping all stations coaches. Please arrive in time for your service as it is displayed on the temporary timetable.

Click here to view the Gippsland line temporary timetable.

Please allow an extra 90 minutes for journeys during peak times and 60 minutes during off-peak times.

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.
• Travel is free on Gippsland line replacement services during these service changes:
  • Traralgon line customers do not need to touch on or touch off their myki  
  • Bairnsdale line customers please make a booking to be issued a paper ticket free of charge.
• 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.

Bairnsdale Coach Cancellations

12 Jan - 20 Jan 2020

Gippsland line

Updated: Monday 13 January

Due to the continued emergency status in the state's East, V/Line coach services between Bairnsdale and Narooma / Batemans Bay / Canberra and connections to and from Mallacoota / Genoawill not operate until further notice.

V/Line coach services have resumed operation between Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, Orbost and Marlo in both directions.

Customers needing to travel to or from Canberra may consider the coach service from Albury Station (Railway Pde) to Canberra City (Jolimont Centre) which departs daily.

Updated information on the service changes will be available through the V/Line website, app, social media, announcements, or by calling 1800 800 007 or speaking to a staff member.

The latest information on the fires/road closures are available from the Vic Emergency and Vic Roads websites listed below:

• For the latest warnings and updates go to: www.emergency.vic.gov.au
• A map of the potential impact area and local government areas included in the state of disaster is at: www.emergency.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/state-of-disaster-local-government-areas

For passengers wanting to alter their travel dates or request a refund, please contact 1800 800 007 or visit a V/Line station or closest ticket outlet prior to the departure time printed on the ticket.
 
 

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Scheduled coach services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 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.
 

Albury line service changes

19 Jan 2020

Seymour line

Due to works taking place as part of the North East Line rail upgrade, coaches will replace all Albury trains for the entire journey on Sunday 19 January.

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

24 Jan - 29 Jan 2020

Seymour line

Due to works taking place between North Melbourne and Craigieburn, coaches will replace trains on the Seymour and Shepparton lines for the entire journey on the evenings of Friday 24 January , Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 January and all day from Saturday 25 January to Monday 27 January.

Friday 24 January

From Southern Cross
The 7.51pm, 9.50pm and 11.45pm train services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 8.23pm and 9.58pm train services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Tuesday 28 January and Wednesday 29 January

From Southern Cross
The 7.51pm and 9.50pm train services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

From Seymour
The 8.23pm and 9.58pm train services will be replaced by coaches for the entire journey.

Saturday 25 January to Monday 27 January (Australia Day)

Coaches will replace all trains between Shepparton, Seymour and Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Services will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Please allow an additional 40 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

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Scheduled coach services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a V/Line team member.
 

BBL Cricket - Melbourne Renegades vs. Hobart Hurricanes at Marvel Stadium

21 Jan 2020

Seymour line

The following additional services will run for the BBL Cricket match - Melbourne Renegades vs. Hobart Hurricanes at Marvel Stadium, on Tuesday 21 January, 2020.

This match commences at 19.10 and is scheduled to end at approx. 22.10.

The normal timetable will operate before and after the match.

After the match, an addition coach will also depart from the Southern Cross Coach terminal at 22.45, stopping as required at stations between Donnybrook and Seymour.

General Information

• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains and coach replacement services.
• 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_seymour or speak to a V/Line team member.

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.
 

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Scheduled coach services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a V/Line team member.
 

Australia Day public holiday

27 Jan 2020

Bendigo line

V/Line trains will run to a Saturday timetable for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday 27 January.

Bendigo and Swan Hill train services will run to an altered Saturday timetable.

The 5.53am train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo will depart at 5.51am.

The 1.14pm train from Swan Hill to Southern Cross Station will depart at 4.13pm.

The 3.39pm train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will depart at 3.25pm.

The 6.42 train from Bendigo to Southern Cross Station will depart at 6.38pm.

Scheduled coach services will also run to an altered Saturday timetable.

To check travel times, please visit vline.com.au, call 1800 800 007 or speak to a V/Line team member