Regional Victorians are warned to make other plans if they are hoping to take the V/Line on Friday.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has notified V/Line of its intention to take industrial action involving a full train network closure for 13 hours between 3am and 4pm on Friday 8 March.
V/Line asks people to avoid any travel unless they need to – while there are limited coach services in place, these are for essential journeys.
Passengers with accessibility needs are encouraged to call 1800 800 007 before you travel so we can assist with your journey.
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Here’s what you can expect if you do need to travel – please expect significant delays.
Geelong and Warrnambool lines – an extremely limited number of coaches will run until 5pm between Geelong, Warrnambool and Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
Wyndham Vale Station – a limited number of buses will run until 5pm between Wyndham Vale and Werribee to connect passengers with Metro services on the Werribee Line.
Tarneit Station – a limited number of buses will run until 5pm between Tarneit and Laverton to connect passengers with Metro services on the Werribee Line.
Ballarat and Ararat lines – an extremely limited number of coaches will run until 5pm between Ballarat, Ararat and Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
Bendigo line – an extremely limited number of coaches will run until 5pm between Bendigo and Watergardens Station on the Sunbury Line. Passengers will need to transfer to or from a Metro Trains service to continue their journey to and from Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Sunbury Station.
Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines – an extremely limited number of coaches will run until 5pm between Traralgon, Bairnsdale and Pakenham. Passengers will need to transfer to or from a Metro Trains service to complete their journey to and from Southern Cross.
Albury line – an extremely limited number of coaches will run until 5pm between Albury and Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Broadmeadows.
Seymour and Shepparton lines – an extremely limited number of coaches will run from first to last service between Shepparton, Seymour and Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Essendon and North Melbourne.
Echuca and Swan Hill lines – an extremely limited number of coaches will run from first to last service between Echuca, Swan Hill and Watergardens Station on the Sunbury Line. Passengers will need to transfer to or from a Metro Trains service to continue their journey to and from Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Sunbury Station.
Maryborough line – an extremely limited number of coaches will run from first to last service between Maryborough and Southern Cross. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
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