Dec 7, 2020 | Gippsland Rail, Infrastructure, Latest News
Trains will today travel over the new $87 million rail bridge across the Avon River at Stratford for the first time following a 10-day construction blitz to fast-track its completion. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the milestone was one for all...
Jul 12, 2019 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is seeking an urgent update regarding timelines to upgrade Gippsland train services. Mr Chester secured $504 million in federal government funding when he was Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, toward a $530 million...
Aug 16, 2018 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The Avon River rail bridge is part of a $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade announced by Mr Chester when he was Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Mr Chester was able to secure the funding as part of an historic announcement, being the first time the...
Jul 2, 2018 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Early works are progressing for the $530 million Gippsland Rail Line Upgrade, under the $1.75 billion Regional Rail Revival package funded by the Australian and Victorian governments. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael...
Sep 21, 2017 | #myvalley, Gippsland Rail, Latest News, Putting Locals First
Gippsland train commuters would substantially benefit from faster rail services if additional tracks or passing loops were provided on the metropolitan corridor between Pakenham and Dandenong, according to the Nationals Member for Gippsland. Darren Chester, who is...
Jul 24, 2017 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Building Safer Roads, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The Federal Government is making a once-in-a-generation investment in landmark infrastructure in Gippsland. That was the message this week for Gippsland business leaders who met The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in Traralgon. Mr Chester, who is...
