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Bendigo Rail Services Suspended: Severe Flooding Disrupts Multiple V/Line Routes
Severe weather and flooding have disrupted V/Line operations on multiple routes from Bendigo.
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V/Line train services between Bendigo and Melbourne are currently delayed due to signal faults from a severe thunderstorm, with passengers advised to allow extra travel time.
Rail and Coach Suspensions
Trains and coaches between Bendigo and Swan Hill/Echuca remain suspended due to flood impacts in Rochester. Trains to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne run at reduced speeds. Public transport services to Melbourne operate under the same speed restrictions, with passengers advised to add an extra 30 minutes to their journey.
These disruptions follow recent severe weather events that have affected signal systems and track conditions across northern Victoria routes. Bendigo serves as a key rail hub with regular V/Line connections to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, making the current slowdowns noticeable for daily commuters and regional travellers alike.
Local Bus Options
Local bus services in Bendigo remain comprehensive, with departures from Bendigo Station to the CBD and surrounding suburbs. V/Line ticket holders can use these buses for free local travel as an alternative during the rail disruptions.
Pedestrian safety upgrades at Chapel Street and Hargreaves Street in the city centre, including new traffic lights, were expected to finish by mid-2025 as part of broader cycling corridor works. The combination of weather-related rail issues and ongoing local infrastructure projects underscores the need for travellers to plan routes carefully this week.
Passengers should monitor official V/Line and PTV updates before setting out, particularly on routes affected by the Rochester flooding and thunderstorm damage. Local bus connections from Bendigo Station provide one immediate option for reaching central Bendigo destinations while mainline services recover.