Presented 26th October 2017 by John Hearsch and Peter Tesdorpf of the Rail Futures Institute to Regional Cities Victoria. An update in the Intercities Proposal outlining population and land use needs, the need for investment in faster, more frequent and more reliable rail services, including briefs on positive developments, current and future needs, and main…
Presentation to Mildura Council on Thursday 10th August. Smaller towns depend on effective public transport, with good coach services supporting fast main line trains help small towns to survive, and connect their residents to regional centres. This presentation outlines a path towards restoring Mildura’s passenger train services.
President John Hearsch made this important contribution to the Railway Remedies seminar held in Geelong on 9th August, 2017, by RMIT and Deakin Universities. The presentation contains practical solutions to the peak over crowding issues from a 2,5 and 10-year perspective.
Presentation by Dr Bill Russell to Brimbank Council on Monday, 7th August 2017, explaining the Rail Futures Institute Air Rail proposal and the impact this would have on Sunshine Station as a main inter connecting hub. Also the impact of Ballarat rail corridor proposals.
Within two years of opening, theRegional Rail Link has become a victim of its own success. Geelong trains are ever more crowded! Services tailored for the needs of regional and suburban passengers must be planned for and locked in.
As part of our regional rail advocacy, we are supporting an important seminar to be held by RMIT and Deakin Universities proposing solutions to the key strategic issues facing the Geelong-Melbourne rail corridor. President John will be one of the key speakers. Details of the seminar and registration links are contained in the attached flyer…
