Dec 16, 2022 | #myvalley, Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The finishing touches are underway on the new platform at Morwell Railway Station, according to local MP Darren Chester (pictured). Mr Chester said the upgrades to the station and new platform included asphalting, signage, lighting, speakers, benches and security...
Mar 16, 2021 | Building Community Infrastructure, Gippsland Rail, Latest News
The next stage of works along the Gippsland line will soon be underway with a contractor being appointed. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced that VicConnect, a consortium comprising of UGL Limited, Decmil and Arup would deliver the upgrades. “The...
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...
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...
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...