Travel delays this afternoon after police incident

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By Olivia Condous

There are disruptions to train lines across Melbourne’s west and regional areas this afternoon, due to a police incident in South Kensington.

Services on the Bendigo line between Southern Cross and Sunbury, the Ballarat line between Southern Cross and Caroline Springs, Geelong line between Southern Cross and Sunshine will also be replaced by buses.

Buses are replacing trains on the Werribee and Williamstown lines between North Melbourne Newport and passengers should allow an additional 60 minutes in travel time.

The Department of Transport has advised that passengers on regional lines should allow 90 minutes extra for travel.

According to the department, the disruption is under the control of Victoria Police and services will resume when investigations are complete.