Committee for Ballarat's FastTrack Ballarat project is campaiging to improve train travel / train services between Ballarat and Melbourne. It is seeking:
- More frequent trains
- More reliable service
- Faster travel times
- Better mobile coverage
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Whilst acknowledging the efficiencies to be gained through the Regional Rail Link upgrade work, Committee for Ballarat is pushing for additional funding to secure:
- Reliable mobile connectivity for the entire journey
- A second platform at Bacchus March to improve scheduling and minimise disruptions
- A passing loop near Ballan
- Duplication of the Ballarat – Warrenheip section
- Additional rolling stock
- Electrification of the Melton – Melbourne section on a dedicated line to remove bottlenecks
- A feasibility study for duplicating the Ballarat – Melbourne section to achieve a truly dedicated service
Click here for a full update on FastTrack 28.02.13
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