Due to fires in Gippsland and northeast Victoria, some services in these regions are currently disrupted. This may result in cancellation of services, route deviation, replacement services or timetable changes.

Services may also be disrupted at short notice as conditions change.

V/Line coachesLatest advice - Monday 13 January

• Interstate coach services between Bairnsdale and Narooma / Batemans Bay / Canberra and connections to and from Mallacoota / Genoawill will not operate until further notice.
• V/Line coach services have resumed between Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Orbost and Marlo in both directions.
• Passengers needing to travel to or from Canberra may consider the coach service from Albury Station (Railway Parade) to Canberra City (Jolimont Centre) which departs daily.

Please note: Coaches replace trains on the Bairnsdale and Traralgon lines until Thursday 30 January due to planned works. Passengers travelling on these replacement coaches receive free travel.

Regional busesThe following Regional buses will not run until further notice.

• Bairnsdale to Gelantipy
• Mallacoota to Genoa via Gipsy Point

Latest advice - Wednesday 15 January

• The Omeo to Bright via Hotham Heights bus will temporarily operate on a reduced route between Bright and Harrietville until further notice.
• Route 14 Omeo to Bairnsdale bus will temporarily operate on a reduced route between Bruthen and Bairnsdale until further notice.
• The Wodonga to Corryong bus will operate and travel between Corryong and Wodonga directly via the Murray Valley Highway. Stops on Murray River Road will not be serviced until further notice.

Continue to check our website or app for the most up-to-date information about service changes before you travel. Passengers needing special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.

You should also plan how you will access public transport services. Low visibility and road closures may impact the ability to connect with public transport at either end of your journey. Check VicTraffic for road closure information before booking a ticket and starting your journey.

For V/Line passengers wanting to alter their travel dates or request a refund, please call 1800 800 007, or visit a V/Line station or ticket outlet prior to the departure time printed on the ticket.

Other websites:

• For the latest warnings and update: Vic Emergency
• For road closure information: VicTraffic
• Driving in fire affected areas: Regional Roads Victoria

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