Transport
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Frightening near miss
The Victorian Goldfields Railway Murder on the Orient Express movie train gave passengers more than they bargained for when the train was involved in a near miss last Saturday night. The movie was being screened as the train travelled from Castlemaine and was nearing Maldon at 8.50pm when a car sped through the level crossing…
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TRACK DEATH TRAP
Commuters are risking their lives to catch the train because of a move designed to reduce delays for morning peak services on the Bendigo line. Melbourne-bound V/Line trains previously picked up commuters from Platform 1 at Kyneton station but for the past week have instead arrived at Platform 2, requiring commuters who park in the…
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Trains a disgrace
Is it too much to ask that a traveller on a train is able to see out the window? Kyneton resident Rupert Dalley doesn’t think so, which is why he’s been writing to the Minister for Transport Jacinta Allan, and Public Transport Victoria, to express his disgust with the state of our trains. Mr Dalley,…
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Parking pressures mount
Car parking pressure is mounting in Gisborne’s CBD as the town faces growing pains and Gisborne Roads and Transport Group is demanding action. The group has launched a petition to see the creation of a long-term parking precinct plan “highly prioritised” for the town as well as additional short-term parking using funds available from the…