Planned Service Change

Disruptions on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines

6 Sep - 14 Sep 2025

Due to Melton Level Crossing Removal works, there will be service changes on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines from Saturday 6 September to Sunday 14 September.

Trains will run between Ballarat, Ararat, Maryborough and Bacchus Marsh.

Buses will run between Bacchus Marsh and Caroline Springs.

Trains will run between Caroline Springs and Southern Cross.

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Please allow additional time for your journey.

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the date.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

General Information

•   Bikes are not allowed on bus replacement services.
•   No pets or hot food/liquids allowed on replacement buses.
•   Customers require a valid myki or paper ticket to travel on all V/Line replacement services. Please touch on and touch off your myki to ensure you pay the correct fare.
•   Customers with accessibility needs please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.
•   For the latest up-to-date information follow us on X @vline_ballarat

V/Line acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we operate our services. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

V/Line is committed to providing accessible information for passengers, and work is continuing to make this website more accessible.
We acknowledge that some sections of this website may not fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, which we are working to improve.
If you are unable to access any content on this website and need to request an accessible version, please email wcag.accessibility@vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.

V/Line acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we operate our services. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.

V/Line is committed to providing accessible information for passengers, and work is continuing to make this website more accessible.

We acknowledge that some sections of this website may not fully comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, which we are working to improve.

If you are unable to access any content on this website and need to request an accessible version, please email wcag.accessibility@vline.com.au or call 1800 800 007.