Network access and freight

Accessing V/Line land

Applications

Holders of a valid Site Access Permit (SAP) are able to access V/Line land.

The V/Line Access Team will issue a SAP once an access request is submitted and reviewed.

Types of access

Non-disruptive access: a minimum of 28 business days notification is required to process an application that does not affect train services.

Disruptive access: a minimum of 90 days is required for access that disrupts train services.

Requesting access

To request access to V/Line land for any activities, please fill out the form by clicking the link below.

Apply for third party access

Third party access fee structure

Effective from 1 September 2018

Application Type	V/Line Third Party Access Applications Fee Structure Application Fees are Non-refundable and do not take into account additional costs associated with track closures; isolations; safeworking protection; inspections & onsite assistance. Should there be additional fees, these will be communicated in writing before progression of an application.	Fee (Excludes GST)
1	Extension of Access Administration fee to extend the period of previously issued Site Access Permit	$550
2	Initial Access Consultation Review Review initial documents for possible access, provide advice on documents/information provided to determine if access is required, etc.	$550
3	Annual Applications Fee for setting up similar activities carried out at multiple sites. Duration 12 months. Covers activities such graffiti removal, painting etc. Annual Renewal and Audit Fee	$3,000 $1,500
4	*Access for Non-Commercial Purposes – (NO entry into the Danger Zone - Car Parks, Stations, etc)* Covers activities such as: Handing out flyers for community purposes, sale of raffle tickets for charity. Flyer distribution to promote commercial businesses Each application is assessed individually. Standard access is one business day.	Nil $450
5	Access for Commercial Purposes Filming and/or Photography of V/line Assets or within V/line Lease Boundaries. Each application is assessed individually.	Price On Application
6	Access for Commercial Purposes Inspections of the rail corridor (no equipment used) - e.g. site walks, etc. Any survey – e.g. Site, feature, cable locating, etc. Maintenance works on non-V/Line assets located on the rail reserve – e.g. repairs, etc. Does not cover intrusive works on V/Line leased land If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for	$1,020 $1,650 $1,850

Application Type	V/Line Third Party Access Applications Fee Structure Application Fees are Non-refundable and do not take into account additional costs associated with track closures; isolations; safeworking protection; inspections & onsite assistance. Should there be additional fees, these will be communicated in writing before progression of an application.	Fee (Excludes GST)
7	Service Pipes Crossing of the Rail Corridor Covers commercial / utility and domestic facility services. Includes crossings on existing bridges and all water and gas conduits. Actual bore-hole sizes - Less than 100mm 100 mm – 199 mm 200mm – 499mm 500mm – 999mm 1000mm or larger (excluding major civil works) If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for.	$2,000 $3,200 $4,400 $6,400 $8,000
8	Service Crossing of the Rail Corridor - Overhead lines Covers commercial / utility / domestic, electrical and communications services New Installation Cable (conductor) renewal Pole Renewal Cross Arm Replacement Strain Installation If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for.	$3,800 $2,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000
9	Minor Civil Works Covers minor works, but not limited to existing bridges, structures, underpasses, paths, amendments to assets in the rail reserve, etc. If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for.	$3,200
10	Major Civil Construction Projects – New Works Covers construction of bridges, underpasses / paths, major excavations, proximity to tunnels, rock anchors and mining. If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for.	Fees For Service *(Schedule of Rates)*
11	Decommissioning of services or assets comprising or coated with Asbestos	Price On Application
12	Ground Water Bore / Soil Sampling / Geo Tech Drilling 1 - 5 Bores Installation / Decommissioning Ongoing Inspections 6-10 Bores Installation / Decommissioning Ongoing Inspections 11-15 Bores Installation / Decommissioning Ongoing Inspections 16-30 Bores Installation / Decommissioning Ongoing Inspections 31 + Bores Installation / Decommissioning Ongoing Inspections If works are not completed within the agreed timeframe, an extension of access must be applied for	$1,300 $550 $2,200 $700 $2,200 $1,025 $2,800 $1,700 Price On Application
13	Environmental Works Works undertaken on the V/Line network providing benefits to the community and environment. Subject to approval by V/Line Environmental Manager. Covers weed control, vegetation management, fire reduction, reserve maintenance and biological surveys	Price On Application
14	Rail or Road Projects	Fees For Service *(Schedule of Rates)*

Freight information & access

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) approved an access arrangement for the operation of freight trains on the V/Line network.

You can download these documents from the links below.

V/Line’s current standard access prices for financial year 2018/19 are:

Flagfall	($/km)
Bulkgrain	$0.00
Other freight (containers)	$1.00

Variable Rate	($1000/ GTK)
Bulkgrain	$4.74
Other freight (containers)	$1.89

Geelong Grain Loop	Flat fee
Access to Geelong Grain loop	$88.49

Access to certain Sidings & Terminals*	Per vehicle
Somerton	$15.00
Melbourne Arrival Sidings	$15.00
Tottenham Yard	$15.00

* No fee for the first 24 hours of access to the listed sidings and terminals. Access fee listed applies per vehicle for each consecutive 24 hour period of access.

V/Line Network Operator Access Agreement
PDF   991 kB Rail Operator Access Seeker Application Form
PDF   63 kB Site Access Guide
PDF   6.4 MB

More information

For more information about what's required to obtain access on the V/Line network, please download the guide below.

V/Line site access guide
PDF 735kB Third parties completing under track bores and excavating on V/Line leased land
PDF 421kB
For further information please email access@vline.com.au

For all freight related queries please email freight@vline.com.au

Important information