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

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

Wills Candidates pushed on Upfield Duplication at Climate Election Forum

Duplication and upgrading of the Upfield line has come up as part of the Federal election in the seat of Wills. Transport is usually a state issue but the Federal Government plays an important role in infrastructure funding, even at the local electorate level. The poor and sometimes unreliable service and low frequency on the … Continue reading Wills Candidates pushed on Upfield Duplication at Climate Election Forum

Federal funding urged for Upgrading the Upfield line for Northern Melbourne region

Sustainable Transport activist John Englart sent an email to Wills Labor MP Peter Khalil and Labor's Shadow Spokesperson on Cities, Infrastructure and Regional Development on April 26. It outlines a vision for upgrading the Upfield line to vastly improve the service frequency and reliability for the Upfield line and public transport in the northern region, … Continue reading Federal funding urged for Upgrading the Upfield line for Northern Melbourne region