Watergardens station and the Sunbury line are set for big upgrades as part of the state budget announced last week.
As part of a cash splash on outer suburban stations and train lines, Watergardens station will share in $16.3 million in accessibility upgrades, while the Sunbury line will be upgraded to allow more high capacity trains.
The government will invest $103.5 million to purchase another five high capacity trains to fill increasing demand on the metropolitan network.
Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan said it was an important budget for public transport users, with major projects such as the metro tunnel preparing to transform the train network.
“This budget continues our overhaul of Victoria’s public transport system, to run more services, more often and get people home safer and sooner,” Ms Allen said.
“We’re delivering the services passengers need now and building for the future – removing level crossings, ordering new trains and delivering the Metro Tunnel.
“We’re not wasting a minute to deliver better public transport for every Victorian, wherever you live.”
The budget also paves the way for future projects such as the long-awaited airport rail link, with the newly established Rail Projects Victoria to complete detailed planning.
