This Budget invests $3.8 billion to maintain and support our regional rail network including:
Infrastructure upgrades between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds
$899 million to upgrade the track between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds stations and develop a business case for the South Geelong Tunnel.
Shepparton Rail Line Upgrade
$400 million for Stage 3 of the Shepparton Rail Line Upgrade to allow the line to accommodate nine daily return passenger services.
Warrnambool Rail Line Upgrade
$260 million to complete Stage 2 of the Warrnambool Rail Line Upgrade, which will allow modern VLocity trains to operate to and from Warrnambool for the first time.
Reviewed 23 November 2020