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Victoria pushes for faster rail electrification and expanded transit amid growing demand.
Infrastructure Victoria is urging the Victorian government to accelerate the $5.5 billion electrification of the Melton rail line, citing urgent need amid rapid population growth.
While a $650 million project starting in 2025 will extend platforms by 2027 to accommodate longer V/Line trains and boost capacity by 50%, full electrification remains delayed with no confirmed timeline.
The advisory body recommends building new tracks between Sunshine and Caroline Springs to separate Metro and V/Line services, potentially reducing weekday car trips by 16,800 and adding 14,600 public transport trips.
The strategy also calls for a $19.5 billion, 15-year social housing plan to build 60,000 homes, addressing a severe shortage where only 2.8% of housing is social.
Additionally, $620 million over five years is proposed for cycling infrastructure, expected to yield up to $4 in benefits per dollar spent through reduced congestion, emissions, and improved health.
Victoria presiona para una electrificación ferroviaria más rápida y un tránsito expandido en medio de una creciente demanda.