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...
Jun 27, 2017 | Gippsland Rail, Transcripts
Subjects: Regional rail funding in Victoria, same-sex marriage plebiscite. JON FAINE: Now, though, to the Federal Government’s version of what’s gone on with the negotiations with the State Government over, in particular, regional rail. Darren Chester, good morning to...
Jun 27, 2017 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
A historic $530 million investment in the Gippsland Line has been secured as part of a $1.6 billion Victorian infrastructure commitment by the Turnbull-Joyce Coalition Government, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced. Mr Chester, the Federal Minister for...
