4 July 2025

We’re upgrading Ballarat Station to improve accessibility, safety, and connectivity for all public transport users, while considering the heritage of the station.

We’re committed to delivering an accessible pedestrian overpass, with a lift and stairs to each platform, and an upgrade to the northern station entrance in 2026.

We’re continuing major construction at the station and have recently installed large concrete supports on both sides of the rail line.

What we’re doing

In July 2025, we’ll:

  • continue preparing the foundations of the northern and southern lift shaft and stairs
  • install the northern lift shaft and fit it with its roof and exterior walls
  • excavate and prepare the foundation for the southern lift shaft and stairs
  • carry out utilities investigations in locations across the station precinct and carry out electrical works at night while trains aren’t running during V/Line maintenance works.

What to expect

While we work in Ballarat Station you may experience:

  • moderate noise levels
  • minimal vibration
  • construction vehicles in our project site areas and surrounding roads
  • temporary lighting in the station precinct during night electrical works
  • a short, planned power outage within the station precinct during night works. Public access to the platforms, waiting rooms and bathroom facilities within the station will be unavailable from midnight until 4am on Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 July 2025.

When we’ll work

  • During nights only from 8pm through to 6am from Sunday 20 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025.

At other times, we’ll work:

  • Monday to Friday – 7am to 6pm
  • Saturdays as required – 7am to 1pm

Changes to the way you travel

See more information about these travel changes at the V/Line website.

Coaches replace evening trains

  • Due to V/Line scheduled maintenance works, coaches replace evening trains on the Ballarat Line for the entire journey from Sunday 20 July to Tuesday 22 July 2025.
  • *Visit V/Line's service changes page for more information about service changes.

Stay in touch

  • Sign up for SMS updates by texting BALLARATto 0427 840 967.
  • Call anytime, 1800 105 105 or email contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
  • For languages other than English, please call 9209 0147.
  • Please contact us if you would like this information in an accessible format. If you need assistance due to a hearing or speech impairment, visit the Relay Service website.