The Australian and Victorian governments have invested more than $4 billion in the Regional Rail Revival program, which is upgrading every regional passenger rail line in Victoria.

The once-in-a-generation investment is improving the reliability of the regional public transport network, enhancing the passenger experience and supporting local economies.

Projects

Read more about our projects:

• Ararat stabling
• Ballarat Line Upgrade
• Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade
• Donnybrook and Wallan station upgrades
• Geelong Line Upgrade
• Gippsland Line Upgrade
• North East Line Upgrade
• Shepparton Line Upgrade
• Warrnambool Line Upgrade

Progress

Passengers are already enjoying the benefits of Regional Rail Revival, including:

• a new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford, which allows trains to travel at up to 90km/h in this section
• VLocity trains to Bairnsdale
• 10 extra weekly services for Shepparton
• 150 new car parking spaces, platform extension with shelters and better access for cars, buses and pedestrians at Donnybrook Station
• platform extension with shelters and 2 new bus bays and extension of the waiting room (including new bathrooms) at Wallan Station
• a rebuilt station at Rockbank, a new station at Cobblebank and station upgrades at Ballan, Bacchus Marsh and Wendouree on the Ballarat Line
• 12 level crossing upgrades on the Warrnambool Line, improving safety for motorists, pedestrians and train passengers.