Due to Metro maintenance works, coaches replace Traralgon and Bairnsdale line trains for part of the journey on
Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June.
Friday 26 June
From Southern Cross Station:
From 8:30pm to last service – coaches will replace trains from Southern Cross to East Pakenham. Trains will run from East Pakenham to Traralgon.
From Traralgon:
From 7pm to last service – trains will terminate at East Pakenham. Coaches will replace trains from East Pakenham to Southern Cross.
From Bairnsdale:
The 6.16pm service will terminate at East Pakenham, connecting with coaches to Southern Cross.
Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June
Coaches replace all services between Southern Cross and East Pakenham, trains will from between East Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
View the temporary timetable here.
Coaches will not stop at Flinders Street, Richmond, Clayton or Berwick stations.
Please allow an additional 60 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 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.
- Coaches will not stop at Clayton Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Dandenong.
- Coaches will not stop at Richmond Station. Customers should take a Metro service to and from Southern Cross Station or Caulfield.
- 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.