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Planned works

Ballarat Line – Ararat, Maryborough planned works

Information about public transport changes coming up on the Ballarat line.

This week

When and which lines	What's changing
Ararat passengers Monday 18 May to Tuesday 11 August	Trains run to a speed-restricted temporary timetable.
Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough passengers Wednesday 12 August to last services Monday 31 August	Coaches and buses will replace trains for all or part of the journey.

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If you use Journey Planner within 14 days of your travel, you'll see up to date travel times and journey options, including service changes for planned works.

Four-week forecast

10 August to 16 August

17 August to 23 August

24 August to 30 August

31 August to 6 September

Replacement buses

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