Seymour Line Evening Coach Replacements and Lavington Roadworks: Sunday Traffic Update

Sunday Commute Overview

Albury commuters should prepare for a split Sunday on the roads and rails. While morning travel is expected to remain smooth across the city, significant disruptions to public transport are scheduled for this evening. Residents planning to travel between Albury and Melbourne should take note of coach replacement services starting today. Locally, several long-term infrastructure projects continue to affect traffic flow in Lavington and Thurgoona.

V/Line and Public Transport Alerts

The most significant update for Sunday travelers involves the Seymour Line, which serves as the primary rail link between Albury and Melbourne. Starting this evening, Sunday, 8 February, coaches will replace evening train services on the Seymour Line. This disruption is part of a scheduled maintenance window and is expected to continue through mid-week. Commuters should check the temporary timetables as coach departure times may differ from standard train schedules.

Additionally, passengers are reminded that the 'Big Switch' timetable changes, which were introduced on February 1, 2026, remain in effect. This new network schedule includes more frequent regional services, but may involve altered connection times at Southern Cross and Seymour stations. If you haven't traveled since the start of the month, verify your Sunday departure times to avoid missing your connection.

Local Roadworks and Infrastructure Projects

Several AlburyCity council projects are ongoing and may cause minor delays or lane narrowings today:

• Lavington Drainage Reconstruction: Demolition and reconstruction work continues on the drainage system between Boronia Street and Tamarind Street. Motorists are advised to watch for heavy machinery and site workers in the area.
• Thurgoona Link Road (Stage 5): Construction is progressing on the Thurgoona Link Road and Kerr Road sewer project. While work is primarily off-road, increased truck movements near the construction zones are expected throughout the day.
• Burrows Road: Reconstruction and watermain works are ongoing. Speed restrictions may be in place, and residents are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible to avoid local congestion.

Regional Heavy Vehicle Movements

For those traveling further afield into the Snowy Mountains region, be aware of rolling road closures. As part of the Snowy 2.0 project, a large load transport is scheduled to move from Bunyan to Lobs Hole starting at 9:00 PM tonight. While this will not directly impact Albury’s CBD, those using the Snowy Mountains Highway late tonight should expect delays due to the police-escorted convoy.

Commuter Advice

Given the evening rail disruptions and ongoing local works, we recommend allowing an extra 15 to 20 minutes for any cross-town travel. If you are heading south to Melbourne this afternoon, aim for earlier train services to avoid the evening coach transition. Drive safely and stay alert for changed conditions in residential construction zones.