Some services may be further delayed while trains get into position for the normal timetable. Other services have been replaced by coaches.

The Department of Transport has asked passengers to check station platform displays, listen for announcements and to allow additional time for their journey.

Earlier: V/Line services on all major lines have been halted due to a network-wide communications fault.

A Department of Transport spokesperson confirmed coaches were replacing many V/Line train services and all trains that were mid-journey have been safely moved to the nearest station.

V/Line departures have been cancelled until further notice while technicians resolve the issue.

The Department of Transport is asking passengers to check station platform displays and listen for announcements, and to allow additional time for their journey.

Services will resume when the issue is resolved and updates update available through the PTV mobile app.

More information can be found via vline.com.au/

Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app. The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

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