Mildura Rail Feasibility Study - Public Transport Victoria

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Mildura Rail Feasibility Study Final Report AECOM Safety - demand projections suggest a patronage increase of 30 per cent (about 30,000 trips) would be achievable in the Mildura corridor compared to the current bus / rail services. Mildura is in the top four localities for population growth in Victoria, and has one of the highest per capita building approvals in the state. Rail transportation would help drive population growth because it is affordable, convenient and accessible, particularly for retirees and ‘tree changers’. A passenger rail service would open up new tourism opportunities. Rapid expansion of mining and manufacturing in the region, as well as truck movements for agricultural products, is increasing heavy vehicle traffic on local roads. Environmental sustainability A passenger rail service would offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced reliance on road and air transport, at a time when fuel costs are rising and there is an increased emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Convenience and speed A passenger rail service would reduce travel times between Melbourne and Mildura, particularly if “Sprinter / V-locity” services were introduced and further upgrades of level crossings completed. Commuters needing to access services in Melbourne during business hours would find a passenger rail service more convenient, particularly if an overnight service were introduced. Benefits for towns other than Mildura Passengers from towns along the Mallee Highway, including Ouyen, Walpeup, Underbool, Cowangie and Murrayville would benefit from a passenger train direct from Melbourne to Mildura for the following reasons: - they would no longer have to navigate the current bus and train services through Melbourne that do not connect; and - they not need to travel by car to Swan Hill or Bendigo to catch a connecting train. Specific desired outcomes for a passenger rail service between Melbourne and Mildura 1) Better integration of modes of transport In conjunction with the reinstatement of a passenger rail service, a number of people expressed the need for better integration of public transport in the region, including: Coordination of timetables between different modes of transport Better availability of public transport information across modes Provision of bus timetables at all bus stops. 2) Standardisation of rail line Rail gauge standardisation would simplify connectivity to the ports of Melbourne and Portland, and offer long-term opportunity for extension of the Mildura to Melbourne rail corridor to the Sydney to Perth corridor. 3) Introduction of fast trains Fast trains, such as Sprinter / Vlocity, would significantly reduce travel times. 4) Inclusion of an overnight service An overnight (sleeper) service would encourage commuters to use the service. 5) Rail infrastructure improvements Upgrades of tracks and signalling would be required if minimum train speeds of 80km/hour are to be maintained. Some submissions specified desirable attributes for the outfitting of trains, including seats facing both ways, tables and footrests for work or sleeping, a dining car serving regional food and wine, conference facilities and cinema facilities. 7 October 2010 43
Mildura Rail Feasibility Study Final Report AECOM 4.3 Other consultations in the area Other transport-related consultations focused on local and regional transport need have been held in many of the townships on the rail corridor since 2005. Key themes from other consultation processes have included: Provision of inter-town bus services to provide access to regional centres Localised demand responsive services to overcome transport isolation for older people no longer driving Provision of weekend services. Further details of these consultations, including the context in which they were undertaken, are provided in Appendix D. 7 October 2010 44
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