Long time since trains were on time
Back in the year that the Bairnsdale train last met its punctuality target, Matt Priddis of the West Coast Eagles won the Brownlow and Protectionist, ridden by Ryan Moore, won the Melbourne…
V/Line’s annual report reveals massive funding cuts
The Andrews Government has slashed $149 million from V/Line’s annual budget as country passengers continue to be plagued by frustrating delays, cancellations and service breakdowns. The release of the V/Line…
Regional passengers face lengthy delays with Labor’s cheap airport rail link
Regional train passengers will be condemned to a future of lengthy delays and longer travel times if the Andrews Government steamrolls plans for a dedicated airport rail link. Labor’s embattled…
South Gippsland voice heard in Parliament
Petitions containing signatures of nearly 1500 people from South Gippsland have been tabled in State Parliament by The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien. Mr O’Brien has tabled…
Princes Highway barriers fail safety audit
Two more sections of safety barrier on the Princes Highway west of Bairnsdale will be removed after they failed recent safety audits, said Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull.…
Thanks for coming, did you notice the highway?
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has again called on the Andrews Labor Government to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway to Sale after the Premier…
Don’t mess up barriers on Black Spur
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Andrews Labor Government to review plans for centre-line barriers on the proposed new section of the South Gippsland…
Rail experts see need for dedicated Gippsland line
A group of rail experts has recognised what the Andrews Labor Government fails to see – the need for a dedicated line for Gippsland trains through Melbourne. The…
Another city blowout while Gippsland roads crumble
Gippsland road users will continue to be penalised as the Andrews Labor Government wastes money on more mega-project blowouts in the city. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny…
Shadow Minister denied ticket to train design workshop
Euroa MP and Shadow Minister for Regional Public Transport Steph Ryan has been barred from attending the government’s consultation process for the design of new VLocity trains for the north…
No end in sight for regional commuter crush
Regional commuters will be stuck on slow, overcrowded trains for at least two more years. Today, the Andrews Labor Government announced just six of “up to 18” train sets would…
Labor’s appalling track record on VLine
Frustrating delays on country train lines are leaving more and more regional Victorians stranded at the station with VLine punctuality plummeting again in July. Seven of VLine’s 11 services failed…