Australian rail manufacturing and signalling leader Alstom has been announced as the successful bidder for the $1.5 billion contract to maintain Victoria’s regional rolling stock VLocity and Classic fleets for the next decade.
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V/Line service turns 40
V/Line is celebrating 40 years of getting Victorians around their state, marking a major milestone for the regional rail operator.
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South Dynon upgrade boost for VLocity maintenance
Upgrades to the South Dynon Train Maintenance Facility will ensure the reliable operation of Victoria’s VLocity train fleet – increasing maintenance capacity and ensuring as much of the fleet as possible is available to deliver services.
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More VLocity trains in the making
The Victorian Government is building more modern V/Line VLocity trains, keeping passengers moving across the state and allowing more trains to run around regional Victoria, more often.
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Victorians vote with feet over fare cap
Victorian commuters saved millions of dollars on public transport fares last month after the regional fare cap came into effect, transforming the way people travel across the state.
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Fifth weekday return service for Warrnambool
Warrnambool Line passengers have more options for their travel with a fifth weekday return service to Melbourne in operation, thanks to the completion of Stage 1 of the section’s upgrade.
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Sanding system failure cause of Ballarat accident
A VLocity passenger train’s sanding system was ineffective in improving wheel-rail adhesion, causing an accident near Ballarat in May 2020, Victoria’s chief investigator Transport Safety has found.
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VLocity trains to roll on Shepparton Line
From Sunday, October 23, all services on Victoria’s Shepparton Line will consist of modern VLocity trains, an improvement made possible by upgrades made to the tracks.
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More VLocity trains for regional Victoria
The Department of Transport in Victoria has exercised an option under an existing contract to purchase an additional 12 VLocity Diesel Motor Unit (DMU) regional trains (36 cars) for the state’s regional rail network.
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VLocity fleet numbers hit century mark
The 100th locally built high-speed VLocity train has been delivered in regional Victoria, hitting the tracks on the Waurn Ponds to Southern Cross line line.
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