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

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

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

Upgrade Upfield Paper petition presented to Fiona Patten MP

On Monday four people from the Upfield Transport Alliance presented the paper version of the petition to Upgrade the Upfield line to the office of Reason Party member of the Legislative Council, Fiona Patten MP. Fiona sits on the crossbench in the Legislative Council and has earned the respect of other MPs from across the … Continue reading Upgrade Upfield Paper petition presented to Fiona Patten MP

Hume Leader: Councils Get Onboard Upfieldline upgrade

Front page story in the Hume Leader this week is the Upgrade Upfield campaign with both Hume and Moreland Councils getting behind the campaign. Hume Council endorsed the campaign at their August Council meeting. Moreland Council supported the community campaign in March 2019. We need the Premier Daniel Andrews and Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan … Continue reading Hume Leader: Councils Get Onboard Upfieldline upgrade