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A train fault on Dec. 27 stranded hundreds on regional lines, causing up to 7-hour delays and sparking criticism over V/Line’s response.
A train fault at Footscray Station on December 27, 2025, disrupted V/Line services on multiple regional lines, stranding hundreds of passengers for hours despite free weekend travel and extra services for the Boxing Day Test.
Delays reached up to seven hours, with some paying nearly $200 for Uber rides.
Passengers at Southern Cross and Watergardens Stations faced poor communication, cancelled replacements, and inadequate staffing, while social media updates were inconsistent.
The Public Transport Users Association criticized V/Line for weak coordination and insufficient support, and while the agency apologized and pledged a review, only those delayed over 60 minutes received travel vouchers—leaving many to cover private transport costs without reimbursement.
Un fallo de tren el 27 de diciembre dejó a cientos de personas atrapadas en líneas regionales, causando retrasos de hasta 7 horas y provocando críticas sobre la respuesta de V/Line.