Planned Service Change

Coaches replace Geelong Line trains for part of the journey

11 Apr - 24 Apr 2026

Geelong line

Maintenance and upgrade works will take place along the Geelong Line from Saturday 11 April to Friday 24 April.

During this time coaches will replace trains between Wyndham Vale and Waurn Ponds. Trains will run between Wyndham Vale and Southern Cross.

A temporary timetable will be in place.

Extra travel time:
Passengers should allow extra time for the journey as there may be delays when transferring between the train and coach replacement services. Please check the temporary coach replacement timetable before you travel.

Please allow an additional 40 minutes travel time 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
For the latest up-to-date information visit vline.com.au or follow us on X @vline_geelong

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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.