COMMUTERS catching trains to and from Wallan, Donnybrook and Wandong to Southern Cross Station will benefit from extra weekday V/Line services from next month, giving them more flexibility during the busiest parts of mornings and evenings.
The new morning peak service will depart Wandong at 6.30am, Wallan at 6.38am, Donnybrook at 6.46am, arriving at Southern Cross at 7.35am while the new evening peak service will depart Southern Cross at 5.57pm, arriving at Donnybrook at 6.46pm, Wallan at 6.55pm and Wandong at 7.02pm.
These new services are supported by minor timetable adjustments to existing trains, helping spread services more evenly across peak times.
To support local travel, bus and coach services will also be re-coordinated from the start of February to better line up with train arrivals and departures.
Member for Yan Yean, Lauren Kathage said: “This extra service gives more options for people heading into the city for work and study – but more than that, it means we have more seats across the peak services.”
“We are investing in lots of rail, road and bus services across Donnybrook: the 501 shuttle to Craigieburn Station, the 524 from Donnybrook to Kalkallo shops, the new dedicated school buses and of course Stage 1 of the Donnybrook Road upgrade.
“My priority is making life easier for Donnybrook families.”
Member for Kalkallo Ros Spence said: “Local residents have raised the need for more services during peak travel times, and that is what we are doing.”
“These additional services will provide more flexibility, relieve pressure on peak services and improve travel for commuters.”
These improvements are announced alongside the broader timetable changes made possible by the Metro Tunnel, which has freed up capacity across the network.
Infrastructure works on the Shepparton line have created 600 jobs, delivered upgraded stations at Murchison East, Nagambie and Mooroopna, improved 59 level crossings, with VLocity trains now running all the way to Shepparton. The 10 additional weekly services between Melbourne and Shepparton support increased passenger capacity on the Seymour Line to add these additional services.
The Victorian Government has continued to invest in the Seymour line since 2024 to better meet growing demand, with 68 weekly services switched from two-carriage Sprinter trains to larger, modern and fully accessible VLocity trains.
Passengers are being urged to check the latest information before travelling.
