Warrnambool train line
Mechanical fault to blame
A mechanical issue on a freight train is to blame for boom gates remaining down at Colac’s Queen Street for more than three hours on Wednesday.
Growing demand from passengers
Colac’s train station has been the third busiest station on the Warrnambool line since the State Government capped daily fares at less than $10 at the end of March.
Coaches to replace trains
Colac and district train passengers should expect disruptions this weekend and through next week.
Colac welcomes extra train service
Colac will have five daily train services from Monday.
State insists Colac trains will arrive on time
The State Government says Colac’s rail line is on track to receive its fifth weekday return service in late 2023 despite Opposition criticism about project timelines.
Rail work progress after delays
Colac’s rail line is set to start the second stage of a major upgrade later this year, paving the way for new modern trains on local services.
Quicker train journeys ahead
Colac train passengers will enjoy faster travel times to Melbourne after the Victorian Government delivered on a long-awaited fast rail project between Geelong and the state’s capital.
Trains still hitting targets
Warrnambool’s train line continues to hit V-Line’s performance targets, despite reporting a slight drop in its punctuality last month.