Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line service changes
27 Dec - 30 Jan 2021
Ballarat line
Work is taking place on the Ballarat Line Upgrade to get the line ready for new services.
Coaches will replace Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough line services for all or part of the journey from 10pm Sunday 27 December to Saturday 30 January.
From 10pm Sunday 27 December to Saturday 2 January |
Coaches will replace all Ballarat line services for the entire journey. |
Sunday 3 January to Thursday 21 January |
Coaches will replace all trains between Wendouree, Ballarat and Melton; connecting with trains between Melton and Southern Cross. |
Friday 22 January to Saturday 30 January |
Coaches will replace all Ballarat line services for the entire journey. |
Coaches will also replace all Ararat and Maryborough line trains for the entire journey from
Monday 28 December to Saturday 30 January.
Click here to view the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough temporary timetable valid from Sunday 3 January to Thursday 21 January.
Click here to view the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough temporary timetable valid from Friday 22 January to Saturday 30 January.
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 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 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_ballarat.