Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Upfield rail line duplication

TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF VICTORIA

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legilsative Council the existing single track on the Upfield railway line between Gowrie and Upfield is severely limiting the ability to allow more frequent services on the line, currently 18 to 20 minutes including in peak periods

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council bring to the attention of the Government and the Minister of Public Transport that there is an urgent need to duplicate the Gowrie to Upfiel section of the line in order that:

1. More frequent services can operate on the Upfield line;

2. Trains will not be terminated at Coburg station when services are unexpectedly delayed;

3. Services can be more quickly returned to schedule when delays occur;

4. The number of late running services can be minimised.