A PARTIAL extreme heat timetable will be in place for the Bendigo and Swan Hill passenger lines tomorrow.
Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid 40s in parts of Victoria tomorrow and Saturday.
The Department of Transport said extreme heat timetables would likely be in place on some regional train lines on Saturday, depending on more detailed forecasts closer to the day.
“Please check the V/Line website the day prior to travelling to see if your services are affected,” the department said.
A copy of the extreme heat timetable can be downloaded from the V/Line website or passengers can ask for a copy from their nearest staffed station. Passengers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.”
Extreme heat speed restrictions are enforced when temperatures exceed 36 degrees in order to reduce the likelihood of train and track faults, while also keeping passengers safe.
There will be drinking water on board trains and passengers are also encouraged to travel with bottled water and wear cool clothing.
