Preparations are underway for major works on the Ballarat rail line later this week.
From this Thursday until the 28th of June, crews will carry out maintenance and renewal works on the line, including sleeper replacements and bridge upgrades while trains aren’t running.
Track and signal upgrades between Ballarat Station and Humffray Street North will also be completed.
V/Line says coaches will replace all trains between Melton and Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough stations during this time.
Trains will continue to run between Southern Cross and Melton.
The Department of Transport and Planning says the replacement coaches will be a mix of express and stopping all stations services and will depart Ballarat earlier than the usual train times.
From the 29th of June, temporary speed restrictions will be in place on parts of the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines after the works, which may lead to arrival and departure time changes.
For more information on V/Line service disruptions, click here.
