Mar 16, 2021 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Latest News
A contractor has been appointed to deliver the Gippsland Line Upgrade’s major package of works, rail upgrades between Pakenham and Traralgon to enable more frequent and reliable train services. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Federal Member for Gippsland...
Nov 13, 2020 | Latest News
The Gippsland rail corridor will be one of the first to be investigated in Victoria to identify ways to speed up train travel. The investigation is part of a $79 million Federal Government project to determine how rail travel can be sped up in four states, including...
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 10, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says now is the time for regional communities to capitalise on the growing popularity of remote working and sell the benefits of country living to unhappy city commuters. Mr Chester said many businesses had to quickly adapt...
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...