Due to West Gate Tunnel Project works, Bendigo and Echuca line trains will terminate at Sunbury Station from
Saturday 29 July until Sunday 13 August.
Bendigo and Echuca Line trains are disrupted due to West Gate Tunnel Project works taking place on the Dynon Road Bridge over the regional rail corridor. During this time, sections of track will be closed restricting access to Southern Cross Station.
Thursday 3 August
First service until 8.30pm - Metro buses will replace trains between Sunbury and Watergardens. Passengers can catch a Sunbury Line train between Watergardens and Southern Cross.
From 8.30pm until last service – Metro buses will replace trains between Sunbury and North Melbourne. Passengers travelling between North Melbourne and Southern Cross can catch a Craigieburn Line train.
Click here for more information about the 3 August Sunbury Line disruption.
Saturday 29 July until Wednesday 2 August and Friday 4 August until Sunday 13 August
Bendigo and Echuca Line trains will terminate at Sunbury Station. Passengers will transfer to a Metro train which will stop at all stations on the Sunbury Line including Watergardens, Footscray and Southern Cross.
Please note that on weekends, city-bound trains on the Sunbury Line will terminate at Flinders Street Station. If travelling through to Southern Cross Station please use the PTV journey planner at
ptv.vic.gov.au
A temporary timetable is available showing V/Line and Metro arrival/departure times however connections at Sunbury Station may vary so please allow an extra 60 minutes for your journey.
Click here to view the temporary timetable for Bendigo and Echuca 29 July – 13 August.
Please note, coaches will replace evening Bendigo Line trains for the entire journey from Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 August.
What to expect when travelling on the Sunbury Line
Platforms and accessibility at Sunbury Station
V/Line trains will arrive at Sunbury Station on platform 2. Passengers will need to transfer to platform 1 to board a metro train to the city.
There is no lift or elevator access at Sunbury Station so passengers must use the ramp or stairs to change platforms.
For people who are able, it takes approximately 3 minutes to change platforms.
For the elderly or people with accessibility needs, prams or luggage it can take up to 10 minutes to change platforms.
Travellers Aid and customer support
Travellers Aid will be available at Sunbury Station each day from 7am until 9.45pm to assist passengers as required. Customer service staff will also be available from first to last service.
Passengers with accessibility needs are advised to call 1800 800 007 before travelling so we can provide the best possible service for your journey.
Planned disruptions on the Sunbury Line
Buses will replace trains on sections of the Sunbury Line on various dates in August which will affect V/Line passengers travelling on these services. If travelling during Sunbury Line disruptions, please allow an extra 90 minutes for your journey and note that bikes are not allowed on Metro bus replacement services.
Dates and times include:
Nights only - Tuesday 1, Monday 7, Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, and Thursday 10 August
From 8.30pm until last service – V/Line coaches will replace trains between Southern Cross and Sunbury. Passengers are advised to catch their service from the coach bay at Southern Cross Station.
General Information
• There is limited space for bikes on V/Line trains.
• Bikes are not allowed on metropolitan bus replacement services.
• No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement coaches.
• Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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