Extreme heat service impacts on Thursday 26 December 2024

Hot weather is forecast for parts of Victoria on Thursday 26 December.

In extreme heat train and tram services can be affected. Speed restrictions may be introduced to ensure trains can run safely and reliably.

Trams may also be affected by hot weather, and buses may replace trams on sections of the network.

Please continue to check the PTV website, allow extra time for your journey and take water to stay hydrated.

V/Line

Extreme heat timetables will be operating across parts of the V/Line network. This means journey times may be extended by a few minutes, and some services will be replaced by air-conditioned coaches for all or part of the journey.

View the extreme heat timetable below and allow extra time for your journey.

Seymour Line

Download Seymour Line extreme heat timetable

Download Shepparton Line extreme heat timetable

Traralgon Line

Download Traralgon Line extreme heat timetable 

Download Bairnsdale Line extreme heat timetable

Bendigo Line

Download Bendigo Line extreme heat timetable

Download Swan Hill Line extreme heat timetable

Download Echuca Line extreme heat timetable

Geelong Line

Download Geelong Line extreme heat timetable

Download Warrnambool Line extreme heat timetable 

Ballarat Line

Download Ballarat/Wendouree Line extreme heat timetable

Download Ararat Line extreme heat timetable 

Journey times may also be extended where heat speed restrictions are required on other lines.

Passengers are encouraged to check the extreme heat timetable for their individual lines.

Additional information

• V/Line extreme heat travel information 
• Check Disruptions for any service changes that may affect your journey to and from the event.
• Plan your journey using Journey planner.
• Download our free mobile apps for Android and iOS to get public transport information on the go. You can also top up your myki instantly in the app.
• If you need accessibility information and assistance, see Accessibility.
• Top up your myki before travelling or set Auto Top Up so you never need to top up again. For more information, see Auto Top Up.
• Mobile myki is a new way to travel with myki. It’s a digital myki on your Android phone on the Google Wallet^TM app.
• For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
• If you need more information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.

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