Single track at Upfield station Dear Upfield passengers, as you are aware - service frequency and reliability is still poor. The Moreland-Bell skyrail has done nothing to give people in the northern suburbs from Flemington to Upfield (and beyond) a decent train service that is comparable to other parts of metropolitan Melbourne. Unfortunately, the current … Continue reading Vote for the Upfield Train Line
Time to Duplicate the Upfield line with Brunswick level crossing removal
The Premier announced today that 8 level crossings would be removed in Brunswick on the Upfield Line between 2023 and 2027. This will entail significant commuter disruption, but is a welcome addition to upgrading the Upfield Line. During construction of the elevated track would be an ideal time to complete the duplication of the track … Continue reading Time to Duplicate the Upfield line with Brunswick level crossing removal
Upfield Rail line duplication is shovel ready
Media Release - October 9, 2020 Northern suburbs residents are urging Premier Daniel Andrews and Treasurer Tim Pallas to include duplication of the Upfield line in the upcoming state budget. The 4kms of single track between Gowrie and Upfield stations limits the service, which currently runs at 20-minute intervals, including during peak hours. Service disruptions … Continue reading Upfield Rail line duplication is shovel ready
Support for Public Transport Upgrades by Council Candidates in 2020 MorelandVotes
Overwhelming endorsement for public transport upgrades by candidates who responded to the Climate Action Moreland and Neighbours United for Climate Action survey in the three wards for the Moreland Council election. Over two thirds of candidates responded and engaged with the survey. A number of questions focussed on Transport improvement in Moreland, including upgrade of … Continue reading Support for Public Transport Upgrades by Council Candidates in 2020 MorelandVotes
UTA meeting 12 March at Fawkner for better public transport
Come along to the next meeting of the Upfield Transport Alliance. When: 7pm on Thursday 12 March Where: Fawkner Senior Citizens Centre, 77 Jukes Road, Fawkner RSVP: Facebook Event Please join the Upfield Transport Alliance and help in our campaign to duplicate and extend the Upfield Line, through Craigieburn to Wallan. There are indications that … Continue reading UTA meeting 12 March at Fawkner for better public transport
Upfield Line extension needed for northern suburbs transport corridor capacity issue
The latest report by Infrastructure Australia highlights that within 11 years the Hume Freeway will be the most congested corridor in Victoria, and the Craigieburn line will exceed capacity by a factor of four. The transport capacity issue problem is listed as to be addressed in 10-15 years. This is far too long to wait … Continue reading Upfield Line extension needed for northern suburbs transport corridor capacity issue
Angry Upfield passengers rally in Coburg Mall
The rally in Coburg Mall, Saturday November 30th 2019 Upfield passengers united in Coburg yesterday to launch a new petition calling on the Victorian Government to duplicate the train line during next year’s level crossing removals, and to commit to extending the line to Melbourne’s burgeoning northern suburbs. Claudia Gallios from Sustainable Cities and Friends … Continue reading Angry Upfield passengers rally in Coburg Mall
November 30 rally: Demand an Upfield Line plan
Help us get the word out about our next Upfield Line rally in Coburg's Victoria Street Mall on Saturday 30th November 2019, 11am.1. SPREAD THE WORD ON SOCIAL MEDIA.https://www.facebook.com/events/511974449735040/ (save and share the flyer image above)2. LEAFLETING TRAIN STATIONS - Coburg, Batman, Moreland, Merlynston, Fawkner, Gowrie, Upfield, Anstey, Brunswick, Jewell, and Flemington Bridge stations.3. LETTERBOXING4. … Continue reading November 30 rally: Demand an Upfield Line plan
Upfield passengers ignored: no plans for track duplication before Metro Tunnel says Minister
In early August we invited Labor MPs Frank McGuire, Lizzie Blandthorn and Ros Spence to our 'More Trains on the Upfield Line" event in Merlynston. Frank McGuire sent his apologies. We did not hear back from the others. We also wrote to Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan to explain why passengers were so unhappy and … Continue reading Upfield passengers ignored: no plans for track duplication before Metro Tunnel says Minister
Upfield Line Track Duplication and extension to Craigieburn by 2024 says Rail Futures study
A study by the Rail Futures Institute on development of Melbourne's public transport rail network has advocated for track duplication and extension to Craigieburn for the Upfield Line by 2024. Further, they argue the line be extended and electrified to Wallan by 2028. The Upfield Transport Alliance welcomes the Rail Futures Institute's new report. Calls … Continue reading Upfield Line Track Duplication and extension to Craigieburn by 2024 says Rail Futures study
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