Transport Figures Behind Bendigo Upgrades: Key Numbers from Recent Projects

Bendigo Metro added 10 extra weekday bus services to Epsom Station and one extra evening service to Eaglehawk under its public transport upgrades. All weekday V/Line trains between Bendigo and Melbourne now stop at Kangaroo Flat, with four extra off-peak services added on that corridor. A section of the Calder Freeway between Malmsbury and Harcourt closed from 6am to 10pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, forcing a 30-minute detour via the Calder Highway.

Bus service counts

Bendigo Metro launched its expanded timetable to provide 10 extra weekday bus services to Epsom Station along with the additional evening service to Eaglehawk. These additions form part of the operator’s long-term public transport strategy for the city and surrounding suburbs. Public transport tickets for V/Line include free travel on local Bendigo bus services operated by Christians Bus, with departures from Bendigo Station to the CBD and suburbs.

Road and intersection data

Pedestrian Operated Signals with new traffic lights were installed at the Chapel Street and Hargreaves Street intersection in Bendigo CBD, with works starting in June 2025 and finishing by mid-2025. The intersection of Condon Street (Bendigo-Redesdale Road) and Kairn Road received upgrades to improve traffic flow and safety near Victory Christian College. The West Gate Tunnel opened in late 2025, giving Bendigo drivers an alternative route to Melbourne via CityLink.

Rail service details

V/Line services between Bendigo and Melbourne continue to run as normal, with all weekday trains stopping at Kangaroo Flat and four extra off-peak services added. Services to Echuca and Swan Hill remain suspended due to earlier flood impacts. Real-time traffic conditions, road closures and alerts for the Bendigo region are available through VicTraffic at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or by calling 13 11 70.

Next steps for travellers

Drivers and passengers can check VicTraffic for current conditions on routes including the Calder Freeway and the Bendigo-Melbourne line. The listed service increases and infrastructure completions provide the concrete numbers that define recent transport adjustments in the region.