Due to Gippsland Line Upgrade works, there will be service changes on the Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines
from first service Friday 21 March until last service Sunday 30 March.
Friday 21 to Friday 28 March
Coaches replace trains between East Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Passengers will travel on a Pakenham Line metropolitan train between East Pakenham and the city.
Click here to view the temporary timetable for 21 – 28 March.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March
Coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Replacement coaches will
not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Clayton and Berwick stations.
Click here to view temporary coach replacement timetable for 29 – 30 March.
Please allow an additional 60 minutes travel time for your journey.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
Please note - the reason coaches are replacing trains for the entire journey on the 29 and 30 March is because there will be
service changes on the Pakenham Line due to Metro Tunnel works.
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 X @vline_gippsland or speak to a V/Line team member.