V/LINE passengers have been urged to plan ahead when set to travel on days of extreme heat.
Chief executive Matt Carrick said heat speed restrictions were enforced on the regional network when the temperature was forecast to reach 36 degrees or above due to the steel tracks expanding.
“On these days, some services will run at slower speeds or may be replaced by coaches for all or part of the journey,” Mr Carrick said.
“Extreme heat timetables are available to give V/Line passengers the opportunity to plan their trip with confidence on really hot days, when temperatures reach 36 degrees or above.
“These timetables can be easily accessed from the V/Line website. We will be working hard to minimise disruptions on days of extreme heat to provide a safe and reliable service for passengers.”
The V/Line said heat could affect services across its network, but extreme heat timetables were more common for trains in northern parts of the state.
