Increase in off-peak services with trains running at least every 20 minutes on the Upfield line, including late at night and on weekends. But plan falls far short of a promised 70 percent increase in capacity when Metro Tunnel opens. The Victorian Government announced nearly $5 billion investment yesterday into Melbourne's train system, to operationalise … Continue reading Metro tunnel enables Turn up and go trains… just not for the Upfield line
Author: John Englart
Convenor of Climate Action Merribek, Citizen journalist, photographer, sustainable transport campaigner, parent, cyclist, bibliophile, retired NTEU member. Attended COP21 (2015), COP22 (2016), COP23 (2017), and COP25 (2019) UN Climate change conferences as an NGO observer for CANA/ Climate Action Merribek.
Promises, promises to upgrade Upfield line during the 2025 Federal election
During the Federal election we had political promises from Labor, Liberal and Greens about upgrading the Upfield Line. But none of them asked about the 2016 Somerton Link Report which likely has all the technical details and costings for the work involved. And the State Government is sitting on this report, refusing to make it … Continue reading Promises, promises to upgrade Upfield line during the 2025 Federal election
Upfield and Craigieburn lines shafted in Metro tunnel budget cuts
It seems we can't have good things in the northern and Western suburbs. The Metro tunnel promised improvements in frequency and service. But network upgrades such as new turnback points at Gowrie and Essendon have been quietly dropped from the final plans for the project. This means no 10 minute service on the Upfield Line … Continue reading Upfield and Craigieburn lines shafted in Metro tunnel budget cuts
Demands for Upfield Line track duplication and line extension to Wallan grow
For the second time in a week residents in Melbourne's north gathered at Gowrie Station in Fawkner calling for the Andrews Government to duplicate the line to Upfield and extend it north to Craigieburn and Wallan. Now is the time for the State Government to start work on upgrading the Upfield line. The first stage … Continue reading Demands for Upfield Line track duplication and line extension to Wallan grow
UTA calls for Duplication of Upfield Line as part of inaugural Transport Equity Week actions
Duplicate the Upfield line now! says Upfield Transport Alliance – part of the inaugural Transport Equity Week.EVENT: Tuesday 19 September at 11am – Gowrie Station Media Release September, 2023 On Tuesday 19 September at 11am, Upfield Transport Alliance is planning a Community Action at Gowrie Station as part of Australia’s inaugural Transport Equity Week. The … Continue reading UTA calls for Duplication of Upfield Line as part of inaugural Transport Equity Week actions
Submission: Importance of Upfield Line Upgrade for Moving Around Merri-bek
August 2023 Submission to Merri-bek Council in response to Moving Around Merri-bek Discussion Paper. Introduction The Upfield Transport Alliance welcomes the opportunity to provide input into Merri-bek Council’s new transport strategy. In responding to the Moving Around Merri-bek Discussion Paper, our comments focus on public transport particularly the Upfield Train Line. Whilst public transport is … Continue reading Submission: Importance of Upfield Line Upgrade for Moving Around Merri-bek
Questions to Kathleen Matthews Ward MP regarding Upfield Train Line Upgrade
On 7th August John Englart and Jan Carr from the Upfield Transport Alliance met with Kathleen Matthews Ward, MP for Broadmeadows. We discussed the need to upgrade and extend the Upfield line in the context of the northern transport corridor and urban development in the northern suburbs. This takes into account the projected growth in population … Continue reading Questions to Kathleen Matthews Ward MP regarding Upfield Train Line Upgrade
Vote for the Upfield Train Line
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
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