Coaches replace evening trains on the Ballarat Line

Due to the forecast temperature on Saturday, 15 March, we are expecting to run to an Extreme heat timetable on the Seymour and Shepparton lines and a Partial Extreme heat timetable on the Ararat and Maryborough lines.

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Planned Service Change

30 Mar - 1 Apr 2025

Ballarat line

Due to V/Line maintenance works, coaches replace evening trains on the Ballarat Line for the entire journey from Sunday 30 March to Tuesday 1 April.

Sunday 30 March

From Southern Cross Station:
From 8.30pm until last service – coaches replace trains to Wendouree for the entire journey.

From Ballarat/Wendouree:
From 7.00pm to last service – coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Monday 31 March and Tuesday 1 April

From Southern Cross Station:
From 8.00pm to last service - coaches replace trains to Wendouree for the entire journey.

From Ballarat/Wendouree:
From 8.00pm to last service - coaches replace trains to Southern Cross for the entire journey.

Please allow an additional 40 minutes 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/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 with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
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