Ballarat trains are facing delays this morning after a V/Line train struck an animal between Rockbank and Melton.
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Passengers on the 6.09am service were told the train hit a kangaroo, causing the train to come to a standstill for about 45 minutes, according to one V/Line passenger.
It is expected there will be residual delays throughout the morning on other services.
The 7.26am Southern Cross - Ballarat will not run, nor will the 10.12am Wendouree - Southern Cross service, which has been replaced by coaches.
The 6.38am Wendouree - Southern Cross is delayed by approximately 23 minutes, as is the 7.12am Bacchus Marsh - Southern Cross service.
For further updates, visit the V/Line website.
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