Due to Victoria's Big Build works, coaches replace trains on the Gippsland Line from
Friday night 3 May until last service Tuesday 18 June.
The works include upgrading the Gippsland Line to carry out complex signalling work and adding two dedicated tracks at East Pakenham to allow V/Line trains to bypass metropolitan trains, making travel more reliable.
During this time, coaches will not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Clayton and Berwick stations.
Friday 3 May
Traralgon Line
From 8pm to last service - coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Traralgon.
Bairnsdale Line
The 6.06pm Bairnsdale to Southern Cross train will run as train from Bairnsdale to Traralgon, then coaches from Traralgon to Southern Cross.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 3 May.
Saturday 4 May to Tuesday 18 June
Coaches replace Gippsland Line trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Click here to view the temporary coach replacement timetable for Gippsland 4 May – 18 June.
Information for passengers travelling to and from metropolitan stations
Replacement coaches will
not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Clayton and Berwick stations.
Shuttle bus services will be available for passengers travelling between Caulfield, Dandenong and Pakenham.
Passengers travelling to or from metropolitan stations are advised to do the following:
Travelling to Gippsland from: |
Travel advice: |
Flinders Street or Richmond stations |
Catch a Metro Trains service to Southern Cross station, then a V/Line coach replacement to Gippsland. |
Clayton or Berwick stations |
Catch a Metro Trains service to Pakenham Station, then a V/Line coach replacement to Gippsland. |
Caulfield or Dandenong stations |
Catch a V/Line replacement bus service to Pakenham Station, then a V/Line coach replacement service to Gippsland. |
Travelling from Gippsland to: |
Travel advice: |
Berwick or Clayton stations |
Catch a V/Line coach to Pakenham, then catch a Metro Trains service. |
Richmond or Flinders Street stations |
Catch a V/Line coach to Southern Cross Station, then a Metro Trains service. |
Dandenong or Caulfield stations |
Catch a V/Line coach to Pakenham, then catch a V/Line bus replacement service. |
Please note – buses replace trains on sections of the Pakenham Line at various times during this disruption - please check the PTV website before you travel from these stations.
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.
- The Southern Cross Station coach terminal located on Spencer Street, opposite Little Bourke Street;
- Customers with accessibility needs 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.