transport
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New chapter for library
Bookworms rejoice – Little Library is back at the Melton train station permanently to keep literature lovers entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a book…
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Altona commuters back in the loop
After a six-year campaign, Altona Loop commuters have welcomed the return of direct city-bound services that won’t require changing trains at Newport. The new Metro…
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Local business seals the (roads) deal
It’s not every day a local business gets to help improve local roads. Laverton North’s Alex Fraser Group got to do just that recently when…
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Westgate Punt doubles capacity
The Westgate Punt, which ferries cyclists and foot passengers from Spotswood to Port Melbourne every day, will get a bigger vessel – nearly doubling capacity…
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New train contract for Newport brings 1300 jobs
More than 1300 jobs will be created after the state government announced a $2 billion package to build 65 new Metro trains at Newport. The Evolution…
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Missing link in the Federation Trail to be completed
A missing link in the Federation Trail will be completed as part of the Western Distributor project. A 3.5 kilometre stretch of the shared trail…
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Second track to improve Altona loop services
Trains will be able to pass one another on the Altona loop when the state government duplicates 800 metres of track as part of the…
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Driver hits back at ‘Mad Max’ tag
The driver of a truck criticised for driving through Footscray with spiked wheel nut covers has hit back at claims he poses any danger on…
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Train doors separate child from family at Newport
A seven-year-old boy was left chasing a moving train at Newport Station while his terrified parents and other passengers in the carriage tried to desperately…
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Call to fix Altona Loop during crossing works
Altona residents and Hobsons Bay’s deputy mayor are calling for a partial duplication of the Altona Loop while services are shut down for up to…
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Kororoit Creek Road rail crossing removal fast tracked
The state government has announced it will fast track the removal of the level crossing on Kororoit Creek Road at Williamstown North. Williamstown MP Wade…
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Williamstown North flyover would ‘split community’
A Williamstown urban designer says removing a level crossing at Williamstown North train station and building a flyover will physically divide the community and destroy…
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Calls for toll subsidies to cut local truck traffic
Maribyrnong council is calling for subsidies to encourage freight trucks off inner-west residential streets and on to existing and future toll roads. The council will…
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Call to keep Williamstown North level crossing
Children will be at risk if removing a level crossing at Williamstown North train station and building a flyover causes more motorists to use Williamstown…
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Pork barrelling claims over crossing removals
Question marks hang over the state government’s level crossing removal program after revelations Yarraville and Spotswood crossing were left out, despite being identified on a…
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