Service changes

Coaches replace Gippsland trains

23 Sep - 8 Oct 2017

V/Line will complete more than $3 million dollars in upgrades to track, signals and structures along the Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines between Saturday 23 September and Sunday 8 October. During this time there will be changes to services on the Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines. 

Saturday 23 September to Thursday 28 September

Coaches will replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross Station, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.

Please allow an extra 60 minutes for your travel.

Traralgon and Sale trains will return in time for the AFL Grand Final Parade and the AFL Grand Final.

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 do 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 Caulfield or Flinders Street.
• Customers needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member. 

Grand Final Eve public holiday service information

29 Sep 2017

Bendigo line, Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

 

Coaches replace some trains on the Gippsland line

1 Oct 2017

Gippsland line

Due to works on the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project, coaches will replace trains on the Gippsland line from midday on Sunday 1 October.

From Southern Cross
The following trains will be replaced by coaches from Melbourne to Pakenham, connecting with a train from Pakenham to Traralgon:

• the 11:56 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 12:56 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 13:56 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 15:16 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 16:16 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 17:16 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 19:35 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon
• the 21:35 train from Southern Cross to Traralgon.

Customers travelling between Pakenham and Traralgon on the 18:16 train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale can also catch a coach to Pakenham and connect with a train to Traralgon. Coaches will replace this train for the entire journey for customers travelling to Rosedale, Sale, Stratford or Bairnsdale.  

From Traralgon/Sale
The following services will run as a train from Traralgon or Sale to Pakenham, connecting with coaches from Pakenham to Melbourne:

• the 10:40 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 11:40 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 12:54 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 13:54 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 14:05 train from Sale to Southern Cross
• the 15:54 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 16:40 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 18:03 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross
• the 18:49 train from Traralgon to Southern Cross.

From Bairnsdale
The 16:37 train from Bairnsdale to Southern Cross will be replaced by coaches stopping all stations to Traralgon and then dropping off customers as required to Melbourne.

Due to V/Line improvement works, coaches will continue to replace trains between Sale and Bairnsdale until Sunday 8 October.

General information:

• Please allow an extra 50 minutes for your journey. 
• 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.
• Clayton customers please take a metropolitan service to and from Dandenong.
• Coaches do not stop at Richmond, customers please take a metropolitan train to and from Flinders Street or Caulfield.
• Customers needing special assistance please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
• For the latest up-to-date information follow us on Twitter @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member. 

Kyneton Station platform changes

Bendigo line

Some trains will stop at different platforms at Kyneton Station from Monday 20 February. 

The 8:25 train from Kyneton to Melbourne will depart from platform 2.

The 8:29 train from Kyneton to Bendigo will depart from platform 1.

Platforms are subject to change at any time. Please listen for announcements and always use the railway crossing when changing platforms.

If trains are replaced by coaches, please go to the coach stop at the front of the station.

Night works between Tynong and Pakenham

14 Aug - 2 Oct 2017

Gippsland line

V/Line is completing night-time sleeper replacement works on the Gippsland line. Works will take place between Tynong and Pakenham from the night of Monday 14 August until the night of Monday 2 October.
 
Due to the nature of the works, construction noise and additional lighting will be present at some locations along the line during the night.
 
Works will take place for approximately one to three nights at each location.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important improvement project.

Night works between Warrnambool and Wyndham Vale

23 Aug - 29 Sep 2017

Geelong line

V/Line is completing night-time improvement works along the rail line between Warrnambool and Wyndham Vale from Wednesday 23 August until Friday 29 September.

Due to the nature of the works, construction noise and additional lighting will be present at some locations along the line during the night. 

Works will take place for approximately one night at each location.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important maintenance.

Travelling between Deer Park and Ballarat

27 Aug 2017

Ballarat line

Changes to the stopping patterns of off-peak Geelong and Ballarat trains have added 219 weekly services between Deer Park Station and Melbourne as part of the 27 August V/Line timetable change.

Most Ballarat trains between 9am and 4pm on weekdays will not stop at Deer Park, with Bacchus Marsh and Geelong trains servicing the station.

To travel from Deer Park to Ballan, Ballarat or Wendouree during these times, please catch a Bacchus Marsh train and then change to a Ballarat or Wendouree bound service at Bacchus Marsh.

To travel from Wendouree, Ballarat or Ballan to Deer Park, please catch a Melbourne bound train to Bacchus Marsh and change trains for a service which stops at Deer Park.

Coach stop changes

27 Aug 2017

There are changes to some V/Line coach stops part of the new V/Line timetable which began on Sunday 27 August.

Nagambie

The Nagambie coach stop has moved to the Nagambie Station car park on Nash Street.

The new coach stop location means passengers can arrive and depart at the same location regardless of whether they are traveling on a train or scheduled coach service. 

Coaches no longer stop at High Street in Nagambie.

Bundoora

The Bundoora coach stop has moved to RMIT University Bundoora campus on Plenty Road in Mill Park.

Coaches no longer stop at LaTrobe University in Bundoora.

Casterton Hospital

There is a new coach stop at Casterton Hospital on Russell Street near the corner of Henty Street.

Coaches are continuing to pick up and drop off passengers from the stop in Henty Street near the corner of Wathen Street.

Toolamba

V/Line coaches now stop at Toolamba on Toolamba Road near the corner of Cross Lane.

Mulberry Lane

Coaches no longer stop at the Mulberry Lane coach stop in Lockwood South.
 
The nearest coach stop is located at the corner of Bendigo-Maldon Road and Pinjarra Drive in Spring Creek.

The timings of coaches and buses that connect with trains have also been adjusted to reflect the new timetable, the new timetables are available at vline.com.au/27AugustTimetables, staffed V/Line stations, retail agents and premium Metro stations.
 

Morning trains to Ballarat stopping at Bacchus Marsh

28 Aug 2017

Ballarat line

As part of V/Line’s new timetable there are changes for passengers travelling from Bacchus Marsh Station to Ballan, Ballarat and Wendouree in the morning.

The 5:10am train from Southern Cross Station to Wendouree and the 6:09am train from Southern Cross to Ballarat resumed stopping at Bacchus Marsh Station from Monday 28 August.

The 6:06am coach service from Bacchus Marsh to Wendouree and the 7:08 coach service from Bacchus Marsh to Ballarat will no longer operate.

Passengers can catch train services from Bacchus Marsh to Ballarat and then use local bus services to travel to work, school or university in the greater Ballarat area.

 

Woodend Station toilet upgrade works

4 Sep - 30 Oct 2017

Bendigo line

V/Line is upgrading the toilets at Woodend Station from Monday 4 September until Monday 30 October.

The station toilets will be unavailable for use and construction noise may be present during the works.

Temporary toilets will be available on Platform 1.

If you have any questions please call 1800 800 007.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important upgrade to your train station.

Watergardens Station lift works

18 Sep - 3 Nov 2017

Customers will be unable to use the lifts at Watergardens Station from Monday 18 September until Friday 3 November while Metro Trains Melbourne completes lift upgrade works.

During this time, customers will be unable to use the lifts to access platforms two and three at Watergardens Station, but platform one will be accessible from street level without the need of lifts or stairs.

If you are travelling from Watergardens towards Bendigo or Swan Hill and need to use the lifts, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of your service.

Metro staff will arrange an accessible taxi to take you to Gisborne Station where you can connect with your V/Line train.

If you need access to the lifts, please let the PTV call centre or station staff know when booking your travel on Swan Hill services.

V/Line trains towards Melbourne arrive on platform one at Watergardens Station and customers can leave the platform as usual.

Please speak to a staff member or call 1800 800 007 for more information.

Thank you for your patience. 

Burrumbeet level crossing closure

22 Sep 2017

To ensure the safety of the community, V/Line will permanently close the level crossing at Modesty Lane, Burrumbeet from Friday 22 September.
 
The nearest alternative crossing is located at Black Bottom Road, Trawalla.

Trains can come at any time from either direction, so please obey warning signs and look both ways before crossing the tracks.

If you have any feedback or to request further information, please phone 1800 800 007 or email us at community.relations@vline.com.au

 

Level crossing works in Sebastian

22 Sep 2017

V/Line is completing renewal works at the Main Street level crossing in Sebastian.

Main Street, Sebastian will be closed to traffic from 8:30am until 2:00pm on Friday 22 September while we complete the works. 

Signage and local diversions will be in place and some delays can be expected.

Construction noise and additional lighting will be present throughout the works.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important renewal to your local level crossing.
 

Level crossing works in Bairnsdale

26 Sep - 27 Sep 2017

V/Line is completing renewal works at the Bosworth Road level crossing in Bairnsdale.

Bosworth Road will be closed to traffic from 6:00am Tuesday 26 September until 6:00pm Wednesday 27 September while we complete the works. 

Signage and local diversions will be in place and some delays can be expected.

Construction noise and additional lighting will be present throughout the works.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important renewal to your local level crossing.
 

Night works between Warragul and Yarragon

26 Oct - 23 Nov 2017

Gippsland line

V/Line is completing night-time sleeper replacement works on the Gippsland line. Works will take place between Warragul and Yarragon from the night of Thursday 26 October until the night of Thursday 23 November.
 
Due to the nature of the works, construction noise and additional lighting will be present at some locations along the line during the night.
 
Works will take place for approximately one to three nights at each location.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important improvement project.

AFL Preliminary Final

23 Sep 2017

Bendigo line, Seymour line, Gippsland line, Geelong line, Ballarat line

The following trains will operate for the AFL Preliminary Final between Richmond and Greater Western Sydney at the MCG on Saturday 23 September.
This match will commence at 16:45 and is scheduled to end at 19:15.

Ballarat line

Before the match an additional train will depart from Bacchus Marsh at 14:30, stopping at Melton 14:38, Rockbank 14:45, Caroline Springs 14:51, Deer Park 14:54, Ardeer 14:59 and arriving at Southern Cross 15:18.

Fans can also catch the 14:12 train from Wendouree to Southern Cross Station.

After the match, an additional train will depart from Southern Cross at 20:20, stopping at Ardeer 20:35, Deer Park 20:39, Caroline Springs 20:42, Rockbank 20:48, Melton 20:53, Bacchus Marsh 21:00, Ballan 21:18, Ballarat 21:34 and arriving at Wendouree 21:46.

Bendigo line

The normal timetable will operate before and after the match. Fans can catch 13:25 train from
Bendigo to Southern Cross and return on the 20:25 train from Southern Cross to Bendigo. 

Geelong line

Before the match an additional train will depart from Waurn Ponds at 13:52, stopping at Marshall 13:55, South Geelong 14:00, Geelong 14:05, North Geelong 14:08, Lara 14:18, Wyndham Vale 14:29, Tarneit 14:35 and arriving at Southern Cross 14:59.

After the match, an additional train will depart Southern Cross 20:10, stopping at Tarneit 20:34, Wyndham Vale 20:40, Lara 20:51, North Geelong 20:59, Geelong 21:03, South Geelong 21:07 and arriving at Marshall 21:12.
 

Seymour line

The normal timetable will operate before the match. Fans can catch 13:42 train from Seymour to Southern Cross Station.

After the match, an additional train will depart from Southern Cross at 20:32, stopping at  Donnybrook 21:01, Wallan 21:10, Heathcote Junction 21:15, Wandong 21:17, Kilmore East 21:23, Broadford 21:30, Tallarook 21:39 and arriving at Seymour 21:50.

Traralgon line

Due to improvement works, coaches will replace trains between Southern Cross Station and Traralgon. Before the match, fans can catch the 11:40 or 12:54 coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.

After the match, a special coach service will depart from Southern Cross Station at 20:20 dropping off customers as required between Nar Nar Goon and Traralgon.

After the game 

Do you know your quickest exit from the 'G? Avoid getting caught in the post-match crowds by:

• Entering Richmond Station via Olympic Boulevard, or at one of the entrances across Punt Road.
• Catching a train from Jolimont Station (a short 4 minute walk from the grounds)
• Taking tram route 70 to Flinders Street