This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issue<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We, the undersigned, are concerned about the proposed introduction of new V\/Line Velocity train sets on the Melbourne to Warrnambool line. The state government\u2019s current plan to introduce three-carriage trains will result in a significant reduction in service capacity when compared to the existing N-class train sets, which provide more space and better amenities<\/a>. This reduction will negatively impact travellers from the southwest region, who already face limited public transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vlocity trains are not designed and have never been designed for longer distance rail services around Victoria.<\/a> They are a short distance based, noisy and cramped and uncomfortable DMU format and should never have been planned for journeys exceeding 2 hours on the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the Government to ensure that the new V\/Line Vlocity train sets match or exceed the capacity and amenities of the current N-class train sets. We call for the proposed three-carriage trains to be replaced with six-carriage sets with the same amenities as the current N-class train sets<\/a> to meet the needs of growing southwest communities and maintain service standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n