Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines disruptions

Tuesday 11 April – Sunday 23 April 2023

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Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines disruptions

Tuesday 11 April – Sunday 23 April 2023

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing in Deer Park, and V/Line is completing critical maintenance.

While we work, coaches replace Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines trains for all or part of the journey from Tuesday 11 April to Sunday 23 April.

Please note: Coach replacement services will not stop at Footscray.

Passengers travelling to Footscray: Catch a coach to Southern Cross then a metropolitan line train to Footscray.

Passengers traveling from Footscray to Ballarat/Ararat/Maryborough: Catch a train replacement coach from Southern Cross.

Tuesday 11 April to Friday 21 April

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Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Melton. Trains will run between Melton and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April

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Coaches replace trains for the entire journey between Southern Cross and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough.

A temporary timetable will be available closer to the start date.