of the Regional Fast Rail project in 2005, the control of signals was relocated to Ballarat, and the platform was extended eastwards, in order to increase the speed of trains passing through the curve at the western end of the station. In addition, the curves over the Parwan Creek valley were realigned for higher speeds. In 2008, 160 additional car parks were provided at the station, for the use of rail commuters. At the 2016/2017 Victorian State Budget, money was allocated for an additional platform and crossing loop, and to relocate the stabling facilities to nearby Rowsley. This was part of the larger $518 million Regional Rail Revival project along the Ballarat line, which included the duplication of the line between Deer Park West and Melton and between Warrenheip and Ballarat East, additional crossing loops at Ballan (which included an extra platform) and Bungaree, and stabling facilities at Maddingley. By February 2021, works along the line were completed, when new services were introduced. Demolished station Parwan was located between Bacchus Marsh and Melton, while demolished stations Rowsley and Ingliston were located between Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. Platforms and services Bacchus Marsh has two side platforms. It is serviced by V/Line Ballarat and Ararat line services. During the peak-hour periods, a number of services begin and terminate at the station. Platform 1: services to Southern Cross services to Southern Cross Platform 2: services to Wendouree services to Ararat Transport links Bacchus Marsh Coaches operates three routes via Bacchus Marsh station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: : Bacchus Marsh – Hillview Estate (Maddingley) : to Telford Park (Darley) : to Darley Gallery References External links & further reading Newsrail September 1984 pp. 260–263 Victorian Railway Stations gallery Melway map at street-directory.com.au Railway stations in Australia opened in 1887 Regional railway stations in Victoria (Australia) Bacchus Marsh