Trains
Work begins on $9-million rail upgrade
Buses have replaced trains between Geelong and Warrnambool due to a $9-million track maintenance project.
Truck and train collide near Colac, driver in serious condition
An air ambulance has flown a truck driver to Melbourne after his truck and a train collided on a level crossing west of Colac.
TRANSPORT WIN: More train services for Colac
THE STATE GOVERNMENT has committed to increase train services on the Warrnambool line servicing Colac by adding an extra train service on weekdays and Sundays.
TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
District community speaks out on trains
COLAC OTWAY Shire Councillor Brian Crook says Colac and district residents have “well and truly spoken” on the city’s public transport needs.
Colac rail campaigner urges forum support
COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says next week’s Public Transport Victoria forum is a “rare opportunity” to tell the decision makers about the inadequate Warrnambool-to-Melbourne train service.
Opportunity to lobby for more Colac trains
A PUBLIC transport forum on September 9 will give Colac residents a chance to lobby for more train services.
No carriages to reduce overcrowding
V-Line has admitted the Colac train was overcrowded last week, but says it has no extra carriages to improve the service.