Standard gauge VLocity trains enter service

30 December 2021 marked the entry to revenue service of standard gauge VLocity trains on the V/Line Albury service. VLocity VS93 and VS94 ran the midday down train, and returned on the evening up service.

Note: this photo is of an earlier test train

The event being marked by little ceremony.

First Vlocity service to haul passengers on the NE line arrived on time in #Chiltern after rumours of issues with heat restrictions and a replacement bus.. @bordermail pic.twitter.com/pbrSEoaP60

— Mark Jesser (@MarkJesser) December 30, 2021

Our short trip was up! We arrived in #Albury to a few train buffs and many leaving the train wondering what just happened and why we were on board... Full story online soon @bordermail pic.twitter.com/G7vOx3hfVt

— Mark Jesser (@MarkJesser) December 30, 2021

They continue this weekday roster as of January 2022, with locomotive hauled trains running the other weekday services, as well as all weekend service.