public transport
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Transport sex crimes on the rise
More than 50 sex offences have been reported on public transport across the west in the past financial year. Victoria Police statistics show there were…
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V/Line punctuality tracking well
By Dewi Sherry V/Line has improved its punctuality and reliability on the Geelong line. According to the latest figures, 87.2 per cent of V/Line services…
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Train stations need a makeover
Werribee and Hoppers Crossing train stations need to be brought up to an “acceptable” standard, according to Wyndham councillor Mia Shaw. “Both stations look…
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Regional Rail Link strains services
The popularity of the Regional Rail Link has put a strain on the V/Line network, a Victorian Auditors General report has revealed. The report…
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Council push on level crossings
Wyndham council is sourcing design options for removal of its level crossings. The council’s city transport department has hired an external consultant to detail…
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Mess of fines for commuters
More than 3500 fines have been issued to illegally parked vehicles in streets near Wyndham’s train stations in the past 12 months. In the 2016-17…
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Wardens ride-along rebooted
A partnership, which has led to a decline in anti-social behaviour on some bus routes in the west, is set to be renewed. Three years…
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Werribee commuter crush ‘critical’
Melbourne’s train operator has predicted the Werribee train line will be “at capacity” by 2019. The warning was contained in Metro’s 2016 Strategic Operational Plan,…
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Early start call for station PSOs
Wyndham’s deputy mayor has called for protective services officers to start patrolling the area’s train stations from 4pm every day, rather than 6pm. Cr Kim…
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Tech boosts bus safety
A bus operator in the west has installed cutting-edge collision-avoidance technology across its fleet of vehicles. The ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) has depots in Sunshine,…
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Tarneit carparking issue dodged
The state government and Public Transport Victoria have failed to answer questions about whether any new carparks will be built at the Tarneit train station.…
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New train services on the right track
Wyndham Vale and Tarneit train stations are set to get 44 extra services – but Regional Rail Link commuters will have to wait until…
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