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Government delays Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with duplication promise

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Government delays Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with duplication promise. (2026, September 28). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/victoria-upfield-line-rail-duplication/107203090

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The Carroll government is delaying planned upgrades for the Upfield Line in Melbourne’s northern suburbs until 2033, instead committing to an $80 million study to explore duplicating the rail line. This decision affects areas with single-line track sections that restrict train frequency and capacity.
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Premier Ben Carroll's Labor government pledged $80 million towards a study on duplicating Melbourne’s Upfield rail line if re-elected. The current single-line track section between Gowrie and Upfield stations causes significant delays during peak times, reducing train capacity in northern suburbs like Broadmeadows, Dallas, Campbellfield, and Fawkner. This plan aims to increase service reliability and reduce wait times for commuters but will delay the removal of level crossings already planned by the previous government. The project is expected to cost an additional $600 million beyond the initial study phase if it proceeds as intended.

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Government promises $80m study into duplicating Upfield Line, delaying level crossing removal In short: The Carroll government will delay level crossing removals and begin preliminary work on duplicating the Upfield line if re-elected.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-28
🔮 Government promises $80m study into duplicating Upfield Line, delaying level crossing removal In short: The Carroll government will delay level crossing removals and begin preliminary work on duplicating the Upfield line if re-elected.
2026-09-28 · ABC News (AU)
Government delays Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with duplication promise · assertive framing

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Government promises $80m study into duplicating Upfield Line, delaying level crossing removal In short: The Carroll government will delay level crossing removals and begin preliminary work on duplicating the Upfield line if re-elected. asserted
government → promise → line
The line through Melbourne's northern suburbs still has a section of single-line track, limiting the amount of services. asserted
line → have → services
The government has pledged to spend $80 million on a study into the cost of duplicating the rail line. asserted
government → pledge → line
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