Due to V/line annual maintenance and upgrade works, coaches replace trains on parts of the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from
Saturday 24 May to Saturday 7 June.
Melton Level Crossing Removal works will also take place from Friday night 30 May until Sunday 1 June.
First service Saturday 24 May to 8pm Friday 30 May
Coaches replace trains between
Melton and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Melton and Southern Cross.
From 8pm Friday 30 May to last service Sunday 1 June
Coaches replace trains between
Caroline Springs and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.
First service Monday 2 June to last service Saturday 7 June
Coaches replace trains between
Melton and Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough. Trains will run between Melton and Southern Cross.
Please note that coaches connecting with trains at Melton or Caroline Springs will depart earlier than usual times.
A temporary timetable will be in place.
Please allow an additional 60 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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