Try Before You Ride - Ballarat Station Upgrade Session

Inviting you to come along and try out coaches and taxis in a safe and comfortable environment, learn how to ride your local service, explore ticketing and understand what occurs during a disruption on the V/Line network.

• Come along and try out coaches and taxis in a safe and comfortable environment.
• Learn how to ride your local service and explore ticketing.
• Understand what occurs during a disruption on the V/Line network.
• Learn about navigating public transport with your mobility devices and aids

This is event is for people living with disability, chronic health conditions or accessibility needs!

Event Details:

When: Thursday 14th August 2025

Where: Ballarat Railway Station

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Cost: Free

Bookings: Essential

Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/try-before-you-ride-ballarat-h2rgnf3g

Accessibility of Ballarat Train Station - Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 

• The train station has easy access from the bus exchange (vline services) and from the drop off points. 

• The bus exchange (vline services) has full TGSIs (tactile ground surface indicators) leading to the main platform and into the ticket office. 

• The ticket and information windows are equipped with hearing loops and communication cards. 

• The accessible toilet has been recently upgraded to new standards. 

• The existing toilet height, handrails and basin are compliant. 

• The access to the second platform is via the pedestrian crossing over the rail tracks in Lydiard St or using dedicated crossings over the tracks.

• For people travelling by train, Traveller’s Aid can provide assistance weekdays from 7:30am – 3:30pm.

• Traveller’s Aid connection assistance information - https://www.travellersaid.org.au/our-services/connection-assistance/

Accessibility information for the City of Ballarat: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/disability-access-and-inclusion

Parking:

Please plan ahead if you are parking close to Ballarat Railway Station. Information on parking during the Station works can be found here: https://www.vline.com.au/Service-Changes/Community-Notifications/2025/Ballarat-Station-upgrade-works or you can call 1800 800 007.