Tag: Infrastructure Australia

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

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