# V/Line

> Real-time V/Line train service information, journey planning, and favorite route management. (iPhone/iPad app by V/Line Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [V/Line Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607409606)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890/reviews.md

## What is V/Line?

• Save your favourite journeys to see your next five train services at a glance.
• View platform information for services departing and arriving into Southern Cross Station.
• See what train will be running your service, the number of accessible spaces on-board, and how many bikes can be stowed in the bike storage areas.
• Easily access live service updates, timetables and the plan your journey tool on V/Line’s website.

## Key features

- Save favorite journeys
- View next five train services
- Platform information
- Train type and accessibility details
- Bike storage capacity
- Live service updates
- Timetables and journey planner access

## What do users think of V/Line?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 App interface looks great
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Next five is useful (when working)
- 👍 Good app to have
- 👍 Countdown feature is loved
- 👍 Integration into widgets
- 👍 Journey planner is convenient

**Cons**

- 🐛 Widget unavailable/not working
- 🐛 Timetable not displayed
- 🐛 Next 5 not working
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Layout designed for website
- 🐛 Screens don’t display fully
- 🐛 App not accurately updating
- 🐛 Splitting trains not indicated
- 🐛 App doesn’t work at all
- 🐛 No services retrieved
- 🐛 Hard to find train info
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Booking tickets issues
- 🐛 Seat number not listed in wallet
- 🐛 No option to create account
- 🐛 Albury/Wodonga line not an option
- 🐛 Retro interface
- 🐛 Web page rendered in app
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 App is subpar
- 🐛 No live tracking
- 🐛 No dynamic timetables
- 🐛 App is a disgrace
- 🐛 No platform numbers without screens
- 🐛 App is useless without Next 5
- 🐛 App is not fit for purpose
- 🐛 App is a disappointment
- 🐛 No real-time updates
- 🐛 No pop-up notifications
- 🐛 Journey planner doesn't show stops
- 🐛 App is Melbourne centric
- 🐛 Next 5 cannot be extended
- 🐛 No filter for coach services
- 🐛 No direct point A to B filter
- 🐛 No Myki management
- 🐛 No fare info for myki zones
- 🐛 App needs overhaul
- 🐛 Not designed for actual travellers
- 🐛 No option to see previous trains
- 🐛 Journey planner fails to load

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Widget unavailable
- Timetable not displayed
- Next 5 not working
- App not working properly
- Next 5 not working for iphone 15
- Message: Please check your internet connection
- App still not working
- No services from X to Y could be retrieved
- Next Five function hasn’t worked for about three years
- Albury/Wodonga line not an option
- No departures or arrivals visible
- App crashes
- Live line status not visible on ipad mini
- Next 5 feature broken for weeks
- App has a bug
- Next 5 function doesn’t show trips on added stations
- App stopped working for 2 weeks
- Next 5 Function Broken
- Next 5 train function doesn’t work
- Random misc error messages
- Nominated service runs with wrong carriage count
- Large lag time in sending alerts
- Next 5 function is unavailable
- Next 5 option doesn't show any timetable
- App saying no internet connection
- App isn’t working on iPhone for Next 5 since IOS17
- User interface is clunky and does not even work
- No real-time updates
- Journey planner doesn’t show journey
- No way to look at earlier or later services
- App doesn’t show real time arrival times
- Delay info not in the app
- App is great for on-the-go traveler but has issues
- Booking a ticket issues
- No seat information visible
- Quiet carriage is always full
- Countdown feature only gives next available train
- Journey planner fails to load multiple times
- Widget function no longer works
- Next 5 arrivals/departures section not working
- Next 5 not working on iPhones
- Next 5 feature broken on personal phone for years
- App not working in iPhone 12
- Next 5 and departures/arrivals doesn’t work
- Next 5 train schedule does not work
- Widget feature no longer works after latest update
- Next 5 option
- App saying no internet connection
- App not working properly anymore
- Widget doesn’t work anymore
- App not working properly
- Widget doesn’t work
- Next 5 function broken

**Most requested features**

- Ability to toggle more than next five
- Modify day/date for travel
- Dynamic timetables
- Live tracking
- White and dark mode
- Merge V/Line into PTV
- Filter out timetabled coach services
- Filter for direct point A to B services
- Show specific line with all times
- Live tracking feature
- Pop up notifications for delays/cancellations
- Option to create account and save details
- See previous trains
- More comprehensive trip planning information
- Ability to move earlier and later in the day
- Display stops along the way in journey planner
- Real-time arrival times
- Default carriage to standard, not quiet
- Clearly indicate quiet carriage
- 24-hour time format option
- User friendly interface for journey planner

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vline/id581107890/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App not working

*2026-08-15, version 2.6.7*

Since I’ve installed the app. I am not able to check train scehdule, and updates maybe there is glitch in app.

### 1/5 — App Not Working On iPhone 16 Pro

*2026-08-06, version 2.6.7*

I installed the app and the phone is connected to the Internet. I am not able to retrieve any data on the next 5 home page. Be it any service or any source and destination. Nothing comes up. Other things on the app are working fine just the next 5 home page is not showing anything. It only gives a message that the phone may not be connected to the Internet. Phone model- iPhone 16 pro. iOS - 26.5.2.

### 1/5 — Geelong the worst line

*2026-07-07, version 2.6.7*

It is 2026 and I can’t count how many times Geelong line got problems, just last week the line got problems 2 times, that took me 5 hours back home. Seriously considering moving.

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2026-07-03, version 2.6.7*

It desperately needs an option to cancel and amend bookings.  Otherwise reasonable good.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-06-20, version 2.6.7*

Vline have obviously given up on this app. Still doesn’t work properly errors users have been reporting for years not fixed.

### 2/5 — Does the bare minimum

*2026-06-08, version 2.6.7*

So it tells me when trains are arriving/leaving, and from which platform (the bare minimum). 

It doesn’t tell me if trains are running late … well it kinda does, it just sent me a notification at 1132 that the 0652 train is running 25 mins late … which makes this feature pretty much redundant.

### 3/5 — Bug: widget unavailable

*2026-04-26, version 2.6.7*

Widget used to be available, no longer available in ios 26. App still refers to a widget in a splash screen despite this lack of functionality

### 1/5 — Time table

*2026-04-14, version 2.6.7*

I recently installed app for to check the timetable but it’s doesn’t tell me any timetable for the trains despite being added my journey, useless app to he honest😐

### 1/5 — Almost completely useless

*2026-03-04, version 2.6.7*

Next 5 doesn’t work and just says that you’re not connected to the internet - even though you are. Hasn’t worked for years. Genuinely lucky to be averaging 2 stars

### 2/5 — Widget doesn’t work

*2026-03-03, version 2.6.7*

App interface looks great and it’s easy to set up, but it doesn’t appear as an option to add the widget to my home screen, no matter what I try

## Frequently asked questions about V/Line

### What does the V/Line app do?

This app provides real-time information for V/Line train services. It allows you to save your favorite journeys to quickly see the next five train services, view platform information for departures and arrivals at Southern Cross Station, and check details about the train, including accessibility and bike storage.

### How can I plan my journey with this app?

While the app focuses on providing live service updates and information for saved journeys, it also offers easy access to V/Line's website where you can use their comprehensive 'plan your journey' tool. This allows for detailed route planning across the V/Line network.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free service for users.

### What information is available for each train service?

For each train service, you can see the specific train that will be running, the number of accessible spaces available on board, and how many bikes can be stowed in the designated bike storage areas. This helps passengers plan their travel effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.7 — 2026-02-19

We are always looking to improve the V/Line app. This release includes technical updates and analytics improvements.

### 2.6.5 — 2024-07-24

We are always looking to improve the V/Line app. This release includes technical updates and analytics improvements.

### 2.6.4 — 2024-01-23

We are always looking to improve the V/Line app. This release includes technical updates and improved analytics to better pinpoint issues raised by some users.

### 2.6.3 — 2023-01-10

Minor technical updates and bug fixes for iOS16

### 2.6.2 — 2021-12-10

Minor updates and bug fixes.

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