With temperatures forecast to reach the low 40s in parts of Victoria on Monday, January 11, a full extreme heat timetable will be in place for V/Line train services across the state.
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Coaches are replacing services for all or part of the journey on the Ararat lines, as well as the Seymour, Shepparton, Ballarat and Maryborough lines, as part of planned upgrade works with temporary coach replacement timetables in place.
Passengers are encouraged to check the V/Line website prior to travelling to confirm how their services are affected.
A copy of the extreme heat timetable can be downloaded from the V/Line website or passengers can ask for a copy from their nearest staffed station.
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Passengers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.
Extreme heat speed restrictions are enforced when temperatures exceed 36°C in order to reduce the likelihood of train and track faults, while also keeping passengers safe.
There will be drinking water on board trains and passengers are also encouraged to travel with bottled water and wear cool clothing.
Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.
The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.
Ben Fraser
Ben is the Editor with the Wimmera Mail-Times, Stawell Times-News and Ararat Advertiser. Ben is the former chief of staff at the Portland Observer, a qualified teacher, and an Leadership Great South Coast alumni (2019).
Ben is the Editor with the Wimmera Mail-Times, Stawell Times-News and Ararat Advertiser. Ben is the former chief of staff at the Portland Observer, a qualified teacher, and an Leadership Great South Coast alumni (2019).
