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Patronage on The Overland Passenger Train surges

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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Once seen as an outdated mode of transport, demand for rail travel is making a comeback.

Train’s fleeting visit reignites calls for fulltime return

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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ALTHOUGH many local businesses have hailed the visit of a tourist passenger train as a great success for the region, a State Government spokesperson has all but ruled out that a regular service will return to Mildura.

Toot toot, passengers tell of excitement at rail return

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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THE excitement might not have matched the aura that greeted the railway arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in 1954, but there was still a fair buzz when a passenger train pulled up at the tiny town of Goorambat on Saturday, June 15.

Major Suburban Rail Loop works could be delayed or deferred

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 16, 2024
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Major works on the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop could be delayed or deferred amid concerns about the controversial project’s funding and state debt.

Final beam lift marks Croydon milestone

Guest authors
June 13, 2024
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Croydon’s new transport hub has marked another major milestone, with crews lifting the final giant L-beam into place last week. …

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Vinelander long weekend tour to Mildura – June 2024

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 12, 2024
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N451 with the 707 Operations Vinelander long weekend tour to Mildura, the first standard gauge passenger train to Mildura. Details in each photo. Dates photos […]

New detailed designs for a vibrant new station precinct for Mordialloc

Bardy Bigglesworth
June 12, 2024
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Check out the new detailed designs for a vibrant new station precinct for Mordialloc.

Sunbury Line Upgrade

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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The $1.8 billion Sunbury Line Upgrade has been delivered with new tracks now connecting the line to the Metro Tunnel’s western entrance in Kensington.

The Darebin Council deception continues in Northcote

Guest authors
June 12, 2024
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At least we have seen a pause over the wanton damage to our streets.

Australian-first standardisation trial for rail and road projects could ‘save millions of dollars’

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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An Australian-first trial to adopt a nationally standardised approval system for rail and road projects is under way, which could save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year.