Minister for Public Transport
When the Government took office in October 1999, we promised an open and accountable style of Government. we believe the best way forward for Victoria is a Government that consults, listens and works together with all Victorians, while providing leadership and decisive action.
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NEW BUS LINK TO START THIS MONTH FOR GEMBOOK
Gembrook residents will be able to travel to and from Pakenham more easily with a new bus service starting from Monday 29 March.
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FIRST GRAIN TRAIN TO RUN ON BENALLA OAKLANDS LINE
The first grain train is expected to run on the recently upgraded Benalla to Oaklands line this Sunday, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula announced today.
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MINISTER MEETS RURAL COUNCILS ON RAIL FREIGHT
The Brumby Labor Government has completed a $100 million works package to upgrade several regional rail freight lines to deliver more efficient freight links and locking in the prosperity and the viability of many small regional centres.
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EARLY WORKS BEGIN ON SOUTH MORANG RAIL EXTENSION
The South Morang Rail Extension is one step closer today with Minister for Public Transport Martin Pakula today turning the first sod for the early works in the Epping rail corridor.
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BERWICK STATION CAR PARK OPEN FOR BUSINESS
A major expansion of the Berwick Station carpark is complete providing commuters in Melbourne’s growing south east with easier access to train services and a total of almost 800 car spaces.
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FREE TRAVEL ON THE NEW GREEN ORBITAL SMARTBUS
A major element of the Brumby Labor Government’s $38 billion Victorian Transport Plan has been delivered with the Green Orbital SmartBus service between Chelsea and Airport West taking passengers from April 5.
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POPULAR SHUTTLE BUS BACK FOR THE START OF SEMESTER
Getting to class will be easy for students returning to university this week, thanks to the Route 401 shuttle bus from North Melbourne Station.
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WEST’S NEW AND IMPROVED BUS SERVICES TO START IN APRIL
Residents of Melbourne’s outer west will be able to jump on board their new and improved bus services from Monday 19 April, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula announced today.
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SMART WORKS FOR BUS USERS ON WELLINGTON ROAD
Bus travellers taking the SmartBus Route 900 service along Wellington Road will soon enjoy even faster travel times due to recently awarded bus priority road works, Minister for Public Transport Martin Pakula announced today.
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MELBOURNE TAKES NEXT STEP TO SECURING NEW TRAM FLEET
Melbourne has moved a major step closer to securing its fleet of 50 new low-floor trams with the two companies which are short-listed for the manufacture and maintenance of the trams invited to tender.
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BRUMBY BUS IMPORVEMENTS BOOST PATRONAGE GROWTH
Patronage across five upgraded bus routes in Melbourne’s western suburbs and one new service between Yarraville and Kingsville has grown by more than 30 per cent on weekdays.
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TRANSPORT COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS ANNOUNCED
Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula today announced details of five community consultation sessions on public transport options in North West Victoria.
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SEND BAILLIEU A MESSAGE – HANDS OFF OUR TRANSPORT PLAN
Ted Baillieu has already flogged off a primary school in Altona, the Liberals closed Altona Hospital – now he wants to stop in its tracks billions of dollars worth of transport investments for the west, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said today.
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NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR TRANSPORT TICKETING AUTHORITY
The Victorian Government today announced the appointment of a new chief executive for the Transport Ticketing Authority to complete the roll out of myki across all modes.
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NEW FOOTBRIDGE UNVEILED AT LAVERTON STATION
Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula today officially opened the new footbridge at Laverton station which will improve access for passengers and the local community.
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GREEN ORBITAL SMART BUS ROUTE CREATES 100 NEW JOBS
More than 100 new bus driver jobs have been created through the expansion of the Green Orbital SmartBus route from Nunawading to Airport West as a record 12 million trips were made last year on Melbourne’s growing SmartBus network.
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CREDIT CARD FRAUD BLITZ PUTS TAXI INDUSTRY ON NOTICE
Taxi drivers who rip off passengers will be targeted as part of a two week crackdown by the industry watchdog, Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula announced today.
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FIRST SOD TURNED ON $153 MILLION WESTALL RAIL UPGRADE
Major works started today on the $153 million Westall Rail Upgrade with Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula turning the first sod of the project that includes a major upgrade of Westall station and extra tracks to pave the way for more peak hour services.
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FREE MYKI OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY
Victorians have an extra two weeks to get a free myki with the online offer extended to 31 January.
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MYKI VALID FOR TRAVEL ON MELBOURNE TRAINS FROM TODAY
Victoria’s new public transport ticketing system, myki, is now valid for travel on the metropolitan Melbourne train network, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky announced today.
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