Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) members employed by V/Line will take protected industrial action in the form of a work stoppage from 3am to 4pm on Friday 8 March 2024.
- No V/Line trains will run during the stoppage. Significant delays are expected for the entire day.
- Metro trains, trams and buses will run as normal. Roads are expected to be very busy.
- V/Line trains will progressively return from 5pm but delays and cancellations will continue across the evening.
- We encourage passengers to avoid travel or consider other transport where possible.
- Schools will be notified directly with information about service changes and travel advice for students.
- Passengers who need to travel should expect significant delays to plan their day accordingly.
Essential travel from first service to 6pm
- An extremely limited coach replacement service will run for essential journeys from first service to 6pm.
- Coaches will not stop at any Metropolitan stations.
- Delays of up to 2 hours or more are expected before 6pm. A temporary timetable will be available in the coming days for those passengers who need to travel.
Geelong and Warrnambool lines
An extremely limited number of coaches will run between Southern Cross, Geelong and Warrnambool. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
Wyndham Vale Station
A limited number of buses will run between Wyndham Vale and Werribee to connect passengers with Metro services on the Werribee Line.
Tarneit Station
A limited number of buses will run 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 between Southern Cross, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
Bendigo line
An extremely limited number of coaches will run between Bendigo, Echuca and 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.
Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines
An extremely limited number of coaches will run 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.
From first to last service
Seymour and Shepparton lines
An extremely limited number of coaches will run between Southern Cross, Seymour and Shepparton. Coaches will not stop at Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Essendon and North Melbourne.
Echuca and Swan Hill lines
An extremely limited number of coaches will run between Bendigo, Echuca and 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 between Southern Cross, Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough. Coaches will not stop at Footscray and Sunshine.
For essential travel, information about temporary timetables will be published on this page as well on the V/Line website, mobile app and social media so please check for updates before you travel. You can also use our Journey Planner to find possible alternative travel options.