Articles tagged: Railways
Cressy railway’s fascinating story
Local author and historian Norman Houghton has produced a new book about a historic railway line that linked the northern parts of the Colac Otway Shire.
Grain freight under examination
The State Government has announced $125,000 for a Western Victoria Grain Industry Supply Chain Study to help keep grain moving in the state’s west.
Cressy railway works
A railway level crossing just west of Cressy will close for 13 hours on Saturday for rail maintenance work.
Track gets 26,000 sleepers
Rail workers have finished replacing more than 26,000 sleepers along the Warrnambool railway line, helping to provide smoother travel for Colac passengers.
Railway crossings getting upgraded
Rail workers have upgraded nine railway level crossings on the line between Geelong and Warrnambool, with three more to go.
New rail trail section officially opens
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council, district landowners and community members will celebrate an official opening of the latest Old Beechy Rail Trail extension and improvements today.
Anger at Birregurra path snub
BIRREGURRA’S Sarah Handscombe wants civic leaders to explain why they consider a gravel footpath in Colac acceptable but unacceptable for Birregurra.
Green backs train campaign
GREENS Western Victoria candidate Lloyd Davies has backed a call by south-west coast mayors for extra train services for Colac and district.
Mayors join forces for train campaign
SIX MUNICIPALITIES, including Colac Otway Shire Council, have united to pressure the State Government to provide adequate public transport for south-west communities.
Colac train service worst in state
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says an analysis of Victoria’s V-Line services shows Colac’s is the worst service in the state.
Train family stranded twice
A SHORTAGE of commuter train services has left a Colac mother and her two children stranded twice in a week.
Premier won’t commit to more trains
VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine says the completion of a passing loop at Warncoort, east of Colac, would allow for more train services between Geelong and Warrnambool.
Push for state election cash
LOBBYISTS will use this year’s state election to push for cash for Colac’s Central Reserve, more train services, and Apollo Bay’s harbour redevelopment.
Colac train campaign needs support
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook is urging people to have their say on public transport and support proposed increased train services between Geelong and Warrnambool.
Near miss at rail crossing
A "NEAR-MISS" at a Colac rail level crossing has sparked concern about crossing safety.
Colac train campaign gets support
COLAC civic leaders’ push for extra train services could become a state election issue, with south-west Victorian councils backing the campaign.
