VLocity trains to roll on Victoria’s Shepparton Line
Victoria, Australia: 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.
A new timetable taking effect the same day will include changes to arrival and departure times and additional stops at Heathcote Junction, Tallarook and Donnybrook.
A celebration will be held at Shepparton Station on the date to mark the start of VLocity services, with a host of local suppliers getting involved to deliver a memorable day for the Shepparton community.
Platform extensions to accommodate longer VLocity trains have been completed at Nagambie, Murchison East and Mooroopna stations, as well as safety, accessibility and amenity upgrades for station users.
Another 14 level crossing upgrades on the line were completed while coaches replaced trains last month, while works progressed on the new stabling facility north of Shepparton to house VLocity trains.
The VLocity is the newest and fastest train in the V/Line fleet and has improved features including mobile signal boosters for better phone coverage and better accessibility for people with prams or mobility aids.
The Shepparton Line Upgrade, with Stage 1 already complete, is delivering 10 extra weekly services along the line.
Work is progressing on Stage 3, which will enable nine weekday return services and trains to travel faster on the line.
