Juliana ADDISON (Wendouree) (14:57): My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport and is regarding train services on the Ballarat line. How is the Allan Labor government increasing the frequency of train services to Ballarat?

Access to frequent and affordable train services to and from Ballarat is so important to my community. I know firsthand that more people from across the Wendouree electorate are choosing to take public transport than ever before thanks to our cheaper fares policy – my teenagers caught the train on the weekend.

The introduction of fair regional fares for V/Line has delivered huge savings and cost relief for commuters, students, daytrippers and families. Almost 40 million train and coach trips have been taken on the V/Line network and more than $120 million has been saved by passengers since the fare cap was introduced in March 2023.

I look forward to hearing from the minister and sharing the response with my community in Wendouree.

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