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 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

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

Hume Council gets behind community campaign to upgrade the Upfieldline

Hume Council joined Moreland Council on Monday night (12 August, 2019) in supporting the Upfield Transport Alliance community campaign to upgrade the Upfield Line. At the Council meetings, Cr Jodi Jackson moved a motion in General Business for Hume City Council to support the Upfield Transport Alliance #Upfieldline campaign for track duplication and extension to … Continue reading Hume Council gets behind community campaign to upgrade the Upfieldline