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
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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 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
Mernda extension a success, time to Upgrade Upfield
We note the success of the Mernda line extension with more than one million passengers having now used the Mernda Rail line in the nine months since the extension from South Morang was completed. This project was brought forward by 15 years. We think it's time for the Upfield line track duplication, upgrade and extension … Continue reading Mernda extension a success, time to Upgrade Upfield
Do Track duplication at same time as Coburg Level Crossing Removals
The Premier today announced that four level crossings on the Upfield line will be removed and replaced with elevated rail (Skyrail) with work starting later in 2019 and the boom gates due to be removed in 2020. The level crossings of Bell Street, Munro Street, Reynard Street, and Moreland Road will all be removed as … Continue reading Do Track duplication at same time as Coburg Level Crossing Removals
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