Articles tagged: V-Line
MPs demand action on crammed Colac train line
Overcrowding on Colac’s rail line has sparked fresh concerns about accessibility and passenger safety, with south-west MPs demanding urgent changes to the service.
Heat protocol for transport
As the summer season begins to heat up, V-Line are encouraging Colac and district passengers to plan their travels around extreme heat timetables.
Added trains
V-Line has added extra services on Geelong and Ballarat lines to help footy fans get to Melbourne today and tomorrow.
No more ‘second-class passengers’: MP
A Colac MP is pushing for a return to six-carriage train services to ensure district travellers aren’t left standing for hours.
Colac farewells historic train
Local 12-year-old train enthusiast Patrick Walsh was part of a crowd that witnessed the final N-class locomotive train pass by Colac Railway Station on the weekend.
VLocity trains hit Colac track
V-Line is set to test trains on the Warrnambool line from tomorrow before the train line re-opens next Monday, after more than 12 weeks of coaches replacing trains.
Train disruptions expected
Colac and district train passengers including Swifties should keep an eye out on the PTV app and website for any potential train disruptions today.
Change to Warrnambool train line timetable
A temporary train timetable for the Warrnambool line will come into effect next week for three months, due to temporary speed restrictions as part of line upgrades.
Train changes for upgrades
Coaches will replace trains on the region’s railway from this Saturday until September 10 to allow for track works.
Trains dodge cars
V-Line trains have been involved in almost 60 near-hit incidents in the past year, prompting a call for motorists to be more vigilant for trains.
Bus replaces trains for local commuters
Coaches will replace trains on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines between Geelong and Warrnambool from Saturday until Tuesday.
Train fares rise
V-Line fares will rise 80 cents to a maximum of $10 a day from Saturday.
Coaches replace south-west trains
Colac train passengers can expect service disruptions in coming weeks, with buses to replace some trains.
Bus service to replace local trains
Train services will continue to face disruptions until early May thanks to track maintenance and upgrades.
Public transport disruption ahead
Coaches will replace trains on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines for three weeks.
Victorian public transport fare reduction arrives next week
Cheaper train fares will arrive for Colac passengers from next Friday.
Buses replace trains
Colac train passengers will face service disruptions this weekend as buses replace trains.
Coaches to replace trains
Colac and district train passengers should expect disruptions this weekend and through next week.
Changes for trains and roads
Buses will replace trains on Colac’s train line this weekend.
Colac welcomes extra train service
Colac will have five daily train services from Monday.
Coach stays on timetable
Colac has retained its 6am coach service to Melbourne under a new timetable from Public Transport Victoria, which has added an additional daily return service to the Warrnambool line.
Buses replace train services for a month
Colac train passengers will be using buses from tonight until early December, as the rail line closes for upgrades.
Libs pledge fare cut
Residents could ride the rails from Colac to Melbourne for the same price as a coffee and a salad roll under the latest Liberal election pledge.
Fears train passengers will go hungry on long trips
Corangamite Shire Council has called for the State Government to consider alternative options to ensure catering services are available when VLocity trains take over the Warrnambool line.
