Oct 26, 2020 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford is on track to be completed ahead of schedule, with trains able to travel on the new structure from December. The Avon River Bridge is part of the Gippsland Line Upgrade, which will allow more frequent and reliable...
Jun 23, 2020 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Construction is expected to begin within the next six months on the next phase of the $530 million Gippsland Rail Line upgrade. Local MP Darren Chester said the project was the biggest and one of the most important infrastructure projects in Gippsland. “This...
Mar 25, 2020 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Construction is well underway on the new rail bridge at Stratford as part of the $530 million upgrade of the Gippsland line. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester stopped at the viewing area at Apex Park recently to check progress on the new bridge across the...
Jan 28, 2020 | Gippsland Rail, Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the public must have an opportunity to help shape the business case for faster rail between Traralgon and Melbourne. Mr Chester said he had been advised the National Faster Rail Agency (NFRA) was working with officials...
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...
