Benefits for the reintroduction of Passenger Rail Services to Mildura.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Able to capture a high degree of population for improved public transportation (60,000 Mildura-Wentworth – 75,000 in corridor 130,000 in tri-state region)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Largest Victorian population centre with no access to rail transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Upgrades to the current, infrequent public transport services <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Current Road coaches inhibit access for elderly and or persons with a disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Reduced reliance on the limited access to air transport in the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Reduced reliance on private transport catering for the whole community<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 High community support for a reintroduced rail service<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Ability to utilise existing upgrades from the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) and recent Ballarat line investments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Benefits to local communities including Maryborough, St Arnaud, Donald, Ouyen, Birchip, Wentworth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The train to Mildura will allow access to the region for tourists from Melbourne and support families to access Melbourne for social, medical or recreational activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the various communities along the Mildura line there are many who rely on public transport as their only means. These are outlined below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- \u00b7 Elderly citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Families<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Anyone unable or unwilling to do the drive on the highway to Melbourne<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Students, apprentices and trainees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Seasonal Workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Indigenous community members<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00b7 Tourists <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- People who do not wish to or cannot afford to fly to Melbourne
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIn a diverse community such as the North West, all groups deserve access to effective public transport that is reliable, fast, affordable and provides good connectivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This service will put Mildura and Melbournetake eight and half hours travel time and represent a competitive timeframe compared to car or coach travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The significance of a passenger rail service to local tourism is important. Mildura and many of the communities have markets, festivals and events which would be highly supported by a reasonable passenger rail service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A more comprehensive summary of the proposal including a draft time table can be found at http:\/\/railrevival.org\/Mildura%20Proposal%20V%2012.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This petition is sponsored by the Rail Revival Alliance Victoria Inc.
They can be contacted at admin@railrevival.org
Noel Laidlaw
President<\/p>\n\n\n\nSign the Petition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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