Thursday, 19 February 2026

 Richard WELCH (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:46): My constituency question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. We have had significant changes to train timetables but not through my electorate in Box Hill and Glen Waverley. In the 1970s we enjoyed a frequency of 20-minute train services. They are now 30- and 40-minute train services. This is particularly important because the Belgrave and Lilydale corridor is the second-busiest line in the state’s network. Existing residents do not have adequate services, yet the government is pushing for high-density development around stations. We do not have the services to match; we seem to be in fact going backwards. I just would ask of the minister if she could reassure my community when we can expect improved services on our lines.