Reliability on the Ballarat train line continues to improve.
According to V/Line’s latest figures, reliability increased by 1.5 per cent to 98 per cent in November.
V/Line chief executive James Pinder said: “Ballarat commuters demand a reliable train service and I’m pleased that the results continue to show an improvement.”
While reliability increased, punctuality dropped slightly in November with 86.3 per cent of Ballarat line trains arriving on time.
“We had a higher-than-normal number of train faults delaying Ballarat line services in November,” Mr Pinder said. “We saw punctuality reach its highest level in 10 months in October and we’ll be working to see this improvement continue for Ballarat line passengers.”
The transformation of the Ballarat Station Precinct also began in November.
The upgrade will include a 405 space commuter carpark and is designed to deliver more frequent and reliable services for passengers.
“This project will allow us to run extra services during the peak, and a train every 40 minutes in the off-peak,” Mr Pinder said.
Statewide, V/Line delivered one of its highest on-time performances in the past 12 months with overall punctuality at 85.8 per cent.
Dewi Sherry
