UPDATE, 12.30pm: Services have resumed between Bendigo and Castlemaine.
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"We anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes following an earlier rail equipment fault," a V/Line spokesperson said.
The following service have been altered:
To Southern Cross:
- The 10.30am Epsom - Southern Cross service will originate from Castlemaine at 10.53am
From Southern Cross:
- The 9:05am Southern Cross - Bendigo service will terminate at Castlemaine
Passengers are urged t listen to platform and conductor announcements for more information about services.
"We are sorry for the delay to your journey and appreciate your patience this morning," the spokesperson said.
Coaches replace trains between Bendigo and Castlemaine due to a rail fault at Kangaroo Flat
EARLIER: V/Line has advised passangers trains along part of the Bendigo line will be replaced by coaches due to an issue near the city this morning.
Travellers will need to board buses to travel between Bendigo and Castlemaine due to a rail equipment fault at Kangaroo Flat.
Once aboard the shuttle coaches, people will be able to connect with train services.
Passengers are advised to allow an additional 90 minutes for their journey.
"We are assessing the situation and will advise when trains will resume," a V/Line spokesperson said.
A number of service changes have been announced:
To Southern Cross:
- The 5.17am Bendigo - Southern Cross service will not run today
- The 5.36am Eaglehawk - Southern Cross service will terminate at Bendigo
- The 6.01am Epsom - Southern Cross service will terminate at Bendigo
- The 6.20am Eaglehawk - Southern Cross service will terminate at Bendigo
- The 6.44am Epsom - Southern Cross service will terminate at Bendigo
- The 6.54am Swan Hill - Southern Cross service has been reinstated and will run as scheduled to Southern Cross
- The 7.49am Bendigo - Southern Cross service will run through to Southern Cross today with delays of up to 40 minutes
- The 10.30am Epsom - Southern Cross service will originate from Castlemaine at 10.53am
From Southern Cross:
- The 6.25am Southern Cross - Bendigo service will not run today
- Passengers can board the 6.41am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 6.41am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 6.41am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 6.41am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 6.41am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- The 7.02am Southern Cross - Echuca service will originate from Bendigo at 9.03am
- Passengers can board the 7.10am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.10am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.10am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.10am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.10am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- The 7.39am Southern Cross - Swan Hill service will originate from Bendigo at 10am
- Passengers can board the 7.50am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.50am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.50am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.50am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- Passengers can board the 7.50am Southern Cross - Sunbury service to connect with replacement coaches at Sunbury to complete their journey
- The 9.05am Southern Cross - Bendigo service will terminate at Castlemaine
You can find more information at vline.com.au
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
