| Trains have resumed on the Bendigo and Swan Hill lines following damage to infrastructure and the rail reserve from bushfires in Victoria’s north. Trains had been suspended since Friday, initially due to a day of catastrophic fire danger and then due to damage sustained by the Harcourt fire. Crews worked over the past few days to repair damage to the rail reserve and remove trees damaged by the fire. Trains on the Bendigo Line resumed with the 5.17am the first service to Southern Cross. The first service to Bendigo departed Southern Cross at 6.25am. On the Swan Hill Line coaches replaced the 7.39am Swan Hill to Melbourne service. All other services will run as trains. Trains resumed between Echuca and Bendigo on Tuesday. Echuca Line trains will run from Echuca through to Southern Cross today. Transport Victoria thank passengers for their understanding over recent days while crews worked to restore services. The V/Line website and mobile app will be kept up-to-date with the most current service information and passengers are advised to check the V/Line website or app before they travel. Passengers are also encouraged to keep up-to-date with the latest bushfire information via the VicEmergency website and app. Transport Victoria provides real-time traffic conditions and the latest public transport information at transport.vic.gov.au. |
