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Local, Country and Interstate Trains
In and around Melbourne, the rail network consists of 16 railway lines. Most of the suburban lines are serviced by a fleet of electric (electrified) trains.
The operating hours for the suburban network are between 5:00am and 12:00pm daily.
Throughout the Victorian countryside the public is serviced by Vline trains. These are diesel models and there is also a fleet of locomotive hauled trains.
It is part of the Metlink network and part of the Metcard ticketing system. At the start of 2010 the new Myki smart-card ticketing system began to be introduced, which has replaced Metcard.
See below for more details on the Integrated Ticketing System.
The suburban network Melbourne trains are electric and are driver-only operated.
Between the years of 1993 and 1995, guards on suburban trains were discontinued.
All trains are fitted with power-operated sliding doors which are closed by the driver. Passengers, however, can open them.
Metro Melbourne trains at Flinders Street
Southern Cross StationSouthern Cross Station- Melbourne
The busy, central hub of the regional passenger network is the Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. This is where all country and interstate trains connect with other modes of public transport.
Formally known as Spencer Street Station, it has been rebuilt and now stands proudly as an interesting and modern designed railway station.
The station is the terminus of the state's regional railway network operated by V/Line, The Overland rail service to Adelaide, and NSW TrainLink XPT services to Sydney. It is also served by suburban rail services operated by Metro Trains.
Melbourne Trains And The Myki Integrated Ticketing System
Public transport is easy to use in Melbourne as one ticket gives you flexible travel between the three types of transport.
This is called the Integrated Ticketing System and is run by Metlink.
All daily, multi-day and 2 hour tickets validated after 6.00 pm can be used until 3.00 am.
When travelling on public transport you must always have a valid ticket.
If you do not have a valid ticket or refuse to show your ticket on request to an authorized officer, you may have committed an offence under the Transport (Compliance & Miscellaneous) Act 1983 or its Regulations.
Exploring by Bike & Melbourne Trains
Bike Rides Around Melbourne 3rd edition by Julia Blunden provides a complete guide book to exploring Melbourne by bicycle and train. This is the third edition of this almost "Iconic" guide.
This popular book by Julia Blunden takes you exploring Melbourne by bike and train. This third edition includes four completely new rides, using the main new trails developed since the previous edition. Old rides have all been rechecked and new links and paths incorporated where possible.
Most importantly, the maps and elevation profiles that are such a key feature of this guide have undergone further revision and improvement to make them even clearer and more informative.
Full of cycling hints and tips, distances, facilities, attractions, and detailed ride descriptions.
Traveling By Melbourne Trains In The Victorian Countryside
V/Line is a regional passenger train and coach service operating in Victoria, Australia.
Every week V/Line schedule more than 1700 train services between Melbourne and:
- Geelong and Warrnambool
- Ballarat, Maryborough and Ararat
- Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca
- Seymour, Shepparton and Albury
- Traralgon, Sale and Bairnsdale
The Regional Rail Link service arrived 21 June 2015 giving the public more convenient travel choices.
The regional Victorian communities are now serviced by the V/line branded coaches run by the private sector connecting the rail network with the other country regions and extending in some cases into other states, South Australia, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory.
All connecting Melbourne trains rail services depart from Southern Cross Station situated in the central business district of Melbourne. V/line also runs numerous intrastate and interstate coach services that may run wholly as a coach service or operate as a coach connecting with a rail service.
There are also almost 600 coach services each week that connect with the rail network and serve regional Victorian communities where trains do not operate. Some coach services also travel through to South Australia, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. These coaches are run by private sector operators under contract from the Department of Transport with V/Line providing day-to-day contract management.
Country Vline train at Southern Cross Station Melbourne, AustraliaTravelling on Melbourne trains is the perfect way of seeing what Australia offers the tourist right at ground level. An excellent and inexpensive way to see the many tourist attractions that are scattered around this great state of Australia.
For timetable, fares and interconnecting services visit https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
Explore the Bellarine Peninsula by rail
First Class Q Train Lunch Departing Queenscliff
A romantic dining experience for two awaits on the Q Train in the Bellarine Peninsula. Step aboard the heritage train and sit down in luxurious First Class compartments for an unforgettable degustation lunch paired with wines as you watch the scenery from panoramic window seats pass you by during the three-hour rail journey.
A private First Class Butler is on hand to make the journey extraordinary and there is time in between courses to get out and explore the lovingly restored heritage train and retro themed 'Loco Bar'.
The Q Train will depart Queenscliff on selected dates and promises an extravagant culinary adventure through the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Enjoy an historical Steam Train ride
Excellent Picnic Experience up in the Dandenong Ranges
Puffing Billy steam train travelling through the Dandenong rainforestShare in a piece of Victoria’s history with an iconic railway journey through the Dandenong Ranges on the Puffing Billy steam train. The scenic journey will take passengers through the tranquil rainforest, fern gullies and towering Mountain Ash trees along a 24km track from Belgrave to Gembrook and back.
Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise through the ranges on the open carriage railway while you take in the sights and listen to commentary about the local region. This is an experience for the children, parents, grandparents and railway enthusiasts who will all love taking a ride through Victoria’s history. Be sure to pre-book online as Puffing Billy tickets are in demand.
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Traveling Interstate By Rail
Part of traveling Melbourne trains is traveling South Australia, the Overland train service from Adelaide is operated by Great Southern Railway Limited and takes between 9 and 12 hours depending on the scheduled stops,
The CountryLink XPT train service from Sydney to Melbourne takes around 10-11 hours.
The XPT and Xplorer trains provide a safe, comfortable and relaxing way to travel while sitting back in air-conditioned comfort watching the magnificent Australian landscape roll by.
Introduced to CountryLink service in 1982 the XPT, short for "express passenger train", travels between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton and Casino.
For more details on ticketing, interconnecting services and timetables visit the official Countrylink website.
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