Brimbank council is calling for extended metropolitan train services and more frequent services in Melbourne’s west as part of Victoria’s draft 30-year infrastructure strategy.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang welcomed the 2025- 2055 Infrastructure Victoria draft as it outlines significant improvements to the public transport network in Melbourne’s west, particularly in Brimbank.
The 30-year plan includes recommendations for future infrastructure to help Victorians gain better access to housing, jobs, services, and opportunities.
The draft calls on the state government to extend the metropolitan train network to Melton, Mount Atkinson, and Deer Park.
It also prioritises five bus rapid transit routes to be developed by the early 2030s, including the Melton to Broadmeadows route.
The proposed extension of metropolitan trains and the increase in services in Melbourne’s west are a response to the rapid population growth, which is expected to reach 860,000 people by 2041—an increase of 450,000 since 2018.
Cr Dang said council is preparing a submission to the draft strategy, outlining the improved transportation infrastructure needed to serve the region’s rapidly growing population.
“We are recommending the extension of metropolitan trains and an increase in services in Melbourne’s west by electrifying the Melton line and reallocating those trains to the Wyndham Vale line. This is consistent with our ongoing advocacy,” she said.
“Brimbank council would also welcome faster bus services that run more often and for longer hours in general, and is open to exploring opportunities for the Victorian Government to deliver a new bus rapid transit network, improved bus services and potentially extend Melbourne’s trams into our municipality.”
The estimated cost for upgrades to the Melton line is between $3.9 billion and $5 billion.
Gladys Barreta
