Extreme Heat Timetable for 12/02/2025
Due to the forecast temperature on 12 February, we are expecting to run to an Extreme Heat Timetable on the Ballarat, Ararat, Maryborough, Horsham, Seymour & Shepparton lines, and a Partial Extreme Heat Timetable on the Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca lines.

Due to the forecast temperature on 12 February, we will be running to an

Extreme Heat Timetable on the Ballarat, Ararat, Maryborough, Horsham, Seymour & Shepparton lines.

Partial Extreme Heat Timetable on the Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca lines.
 

 

During the summer months, parts of V/Line’s network can be subject to extremely hot temperatures and we take extra precautions to make sure our train services run safely.

Trains that usually travel at up to 160km/h need to slow down to 90km/h or less because steel tracks expand in the heat.

On these days, affected lines will run to an Extreme Heat Timetable. This means journey times may be extended and some services will be replaced by air-conditioned coaches for all or part of the journey.

Decisions regarding extreme heat speed restrictions for the Albury Line are managed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). Any delays will be communicated via the V/Line website and mobile app.