Posted 2 weeks ago by newsbot
TWO prominent Bendigo businessmen have called for a dramatic rethink of the region’s planning and development policies, as the city continues to boom towards becoming a sprawling community of more than 200,000 by 2050.
Posted 2 weeks ago by newsbot
A notorious Hampton rail crossing where a woman was killed last month had been promised gates and sirens — but Public Transport Victoria reneged on works just months before her tragic death.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
The last thing John Roberts remembers is the train hitting the side of his head.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
Melbourne could have trains and trams running at least every 10 minutes on every line seven days a week for a fraction of the cost of the North East Link.
Posted 2 weeks ago by newsbot
Whittlesea council is ramping up its campaign for a train line to Wollert by calling for federal funding.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Melbourne has been granted $1 billion investment for the removal of level crossing in the north of the city.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
The Government of Victoria in Australia has approved replacing eight level crossings in Melbourne with elevated rail designs.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
Two sky rail bridges will be built through Melbourne’s north as part of a $1 billion project to remove eight level crossings.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Construction to remove two dangerous and congested level crossings on the Pakenham line will begin within a year at Clyde Road, Berwick and Cardinia Road, Pakenham.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Communities in Melbourne’s inner north will enjoy better connections and more open space as part of a $1 billion investment in level crossing removal works in Coburg, Brunswick and Preston.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
It’s been a common suggestion to solving the overcrowding at Southern Cross station: why not open up the subway under Spencer Street that was closed off more than a decade ago?
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
A mother watched in horror as the doors of a Melbourne peak-hour train closed, separating her from her baby and heading for the next station – while she was left on the platform.
Posted 2 weeks ago by newsbot
The Greens plan for ‘Turn Up and Go’ public transport, would run trains and trams at least every 10 minutes from 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
A RAIL link from Mildura to Broken Hill has the support of independent Mallee candidate Jason Modica.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Maintaining 67 kilometres of rail trail that attracts more than 3000 people a month is no small feat, let alone for a team of volunteers.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Data obtained by Nine News has revealed some of Melbourne’s busiest suburban train stations have some of the worst levels of off-peak service.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
A commuter on a peak-hour Melbourne train whose phone had bluetooth switched on has been airdropped campaign material for Fraser Anning's Conservative National Party from an anonymous sender, a practice one marketing expert says will alienate voters.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Passengers on the Mernda line can expect major delays after a train struck a truck at Reservoir.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
The Andrews Labor Government welcomes the real infrastructure partnership being offered by Federal Labor, following it’s $2 billion commitment to Victoria’s biggest public transport project – the Metro Tunnel.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Bill Shorten will promise to pump $2 billion into Victoria’s largest public transport project if he wins government, ending a six-year standoff over federal funding.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
Bill Shorten has promised to redirect federal funds quarantined for Melbourne’s defunct East West Link road project and contribute $2 billion to the city’s metro rail.
Posted 3 weeks ago by 8077
V/LINE will run extra services between Ballarat and Maryborough at the weekend with thousands expected to descend on Clunes for the annual Booktown Festival.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Entitled “Rail-Creating Vibrant Cities, Thriving Regions and a Connected Nation,” the paper sets out key transport infrastructure challenges facing the Australian government and offers practical, affordable and achievable policy solutions where rail can play a key role.
Posted 3 weeks ago by bevans
The following special services will operate for Clunes Booktown Festival between Ballarat and Maryborough on Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Construction of the new Town Hall Station is ramping up as Metro Tunnel works surge ahead in Melbourne’s CBD.
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