Wyndham is currently served by regional V/Line trains rather than electrified metropolitan services.
Geelong-bound trains on the Regional Rail Link (RRL) stop at suburban stations such as Tarneit and Wyndham Vale, both which are consistently among the busiest stations on the V/Line network. Commuters from Melbourne’s western suburbs now account for approximately 40% of all V/Line boardings outside Southern Cross Station.
But V/Line trains are not designed for high-volume suburban commuting. Wyndham’s rapidly expanding communities require integration into the metropolitan rail network.
This electrification of the Regional Rail Link must also be accompanied by a direct rail connection between the RRL and the Werribee Line.
The Victorian Government’s Western Rail Plan proposes a ‘spur’ from Wyndham Vale to Werribee as part of its western section. This will ensure the entire benefits of electrification are realised for all West residents.
At this election, our community needs a commitment on the electrification of our rail line.
REQUEST: FUNDING TOWARDS THE ELECTRIFICATION OF THE REGIONAL RAIL LINK AND CONNECTION TO THE WERRIBEE LINE