V/Line Launches App for Regional Riders
V/Line launches mobile app with real-time tracking and service alerts for regional rail
V/Line Adds Mobile App for Victoria Riders
Victoria's V/Line now offers a mobile app that lets riders check departures, track service changes, and plan trips across the regional rail network. The app's available for download on iOS and Android platforms, transit officials said. Riders can save frequent routes and get live updates for their usual journeys, though officials haven't specified how many users have downloaded the app since launch.
App Features Real-Time Service Information
The mobile application provides detailed information about each service, including accessible spaces, bike capacity, and the number of carriages on trains. Push notifications alert riders to service changes and network disruptions as they happen. The app also includes platform departure information for Southern Cross station, V/Line's main Melbourne terminal. Officials said the tool aims to help riders stay informed about their journeys, though they didn't provide data on notification frequency or typical alert response times.
Accessibility Standards Guide Development
V/Line's working to improve the app's compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2, Level AA standards, according to the transit agency. The organization's committed to providing accessible information for all riders. Passengers who need accessible versions of content can contact V/Line via email or phone. Officials didn't specify a timeline for when full accessibility compliance will be achieved or what specific features are being modified to meet the standards.
Current Service Disruption Affects Geelong Line
A rail equipment fault's currently causing service disruptions on the Geelong Line, where coaches are replacing trains between Wyndham Vale and Waurn Ponds. The app's push notification system alerts affected riders to the substitution. Officials haven't said when normal train service will resume or provided details about the specific equipment failure causing the disruption.
Riders Can Track Services Through Multiple Channels
The app lets riders save their usual journeys for quick access to scheduled departures and live service updates. Officials said the tool's designed to keep passengers informed about modifications to their trips, though they haven't released figures on how many routes riders typically save or how often service information's accessed. Moovit provides real-time updates and trip planning for V/Line services alongside other Victoria transit options.
