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Commuters owed explanation for third network shutdown from Andrews Labor government and V/Line

Regional train passengers are owed a full explanation after another "communications fault" shutdown the entire V/Line network, cancelling dozens of services during the morning peak.

By news@gippsland - 22nd June 2022 - Back to News

The disruption left thousands of people travelling from Shepparton, Albury, Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Swan Hill stranded at the platform from 5am today. It's the third time in five weeks that the entire network has come to a standstill, but the Andrews Labor government and V/Line are silent on the true cause of the constant disruptions.

The Public Transport Minister needs to step up - today - to tell regional commuters what's driving these serious disruptions to our trains and when it will be fixed

Accountable for full explanation

Shadow Minister for Public Transport Steph Ryan said commuters were owed a full explanation. "Anybody travelling from Victoria's key regional centres couldn't get to work today, to critical medical appointments, to business meetings, but all the government offers is a lame excuse that this is a "communications fault". The only thing regional Victorians want is to know that a train is going to turn up and get us where we need to go." Ms Ryan said.

The morning's cancellations will see some services disrupted until 6pm tonight. Ms Ryan said regional passengers deserve to know exactly what's wrong with our trains. "Commuters are realistic, we know there might be delays or cancellations every now and then, but there's something seriously wrong when the entire network is shut down three times in just five weeks," Ms Ryan said.

"We deserve a full explanation on what this 'communications fault' is, the risk to commuter safety and why it's throwing an entire regional train system into shutdown in the 21st Century. A change in government in November will deliver a 25 per cent Regional Infrastructure Guarantee for new investment in the regions, including in our rail services, but we're owed answers long before then." Ms Ryan said.

Pictures from V/Line Facebook page.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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  Workshop that will give local business opportunity on how to win work on major government infrastructure and construction projects.
• Latrobe Regional Hospital expands Mobile Targeted Assertive Outreach mental health team
  Government investment for services and support for young Victorians.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery gets LED lighting upgrade of $71,724 investment through Victoria's Regional Collections Access Program
  Latrobe City Council welcomes the Victorian government's $71,724 investment in LED lighting upgrades at Latrobe Regional Gallery.
• More ambulances and paramedics for Latrobe Valley from Andrews Labor government
  More ambulances and paramedics for the Latrobe Valley to ensure locals get the best care.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery to hold exhibition for eight-metre wide painting reflecting iconic Hazelwood Power Station from 2 April to 10 July 2022
  A new exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) reflects on the role the iconic Hazelwood Power Station had in the lives of Latrobe City locals over several generations.
• Landmark $30M multi-use community precinct state government funding for the heart of Warragul being pursued by Baw Baw Shire Council
  Council to pursue support from the state and federal government for the multi-use community precinct that will help in the economic development and will also benefit the region.
• No more excuses for bushfire recovery delays in East Gippsland from Andrews Labor government
  All levels of government have been challenged to stop making excuses and get on with the job of delivering bushfire recovery projects in East Gippsland.
• Latrobe Regional Hospital gets $217M funding for its expansion through the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA)
  Latrobe Regional Hospital expansion means additional facilities that will give support to the region's increasing and complex health demands.
• Over $4.77M invested by Liberal and Nationals Government for priority Gippsland projects to met local communities needs
  Liberal and Nationals Government investing over $4.77 million in South Gippsland to help communities recover from the pandemic.
• Victorian regional infrastructure 2022 election guarantee of 25 percent increase to projects from Liberals and National parties
  Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh have announced today that a Liberals and Nationals government elected in November will implement the nation's first Regional Infrastructure Guarantee.
• Coal mine rehabilitation made a priority for Latrobe Valley from Victorian government amendment to Mineral Resources Act
  The Andrews Labor government is improving the management of coal mine land in the Latrobe Valley once production ceases.
• Health Advocate Jane Anderson re-appointed by state government to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Latrobe Valley
  The Victorian Government is ensuring the right leadership is in place to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Latrobe Valley.
• Baw Baw Shire Council secures $824,000 state government funding for road upgrades to Jacksons Track near Labertouche
  Baw Baw Shire Council has secured $824,000 in State Government funding to carry out major road upgrades to Jacksons Track near Labertouche.
• Social housing investment in Warragul of $6.85M means more Victorians to a home through Andrews Labor government
  More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Andrews Labor government's social housing investment in Warragul.
• Federal program of regional grants like Building Better Regions Fund need overhaul
  The Federal Government should overhaul its regional grants funding programs which are failing to deliver fair outcomes for communities like Gippsland, according to local MP Darren Chester.
• Students in regional Victoria such as Gippsland should not have to endure more weeks locked out of the classroom
  Students in regional Victoria should not have to endure more weeks locked out of the classroom.
• Latrobe Regional Airport looking to take-off under plan that sets out a long-term framework for development
  Council seeking expansion development opportunities for Latrobe Regional Airport that will help them support and grow the aviation operations.
• Baw Baw Council welcomes Victorian government funding to support flood and storm recovery
  Baw Baw Shire Council welcomes the announcement of financial support from the Victorian Government to assist with our recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating storms that have recently struck our region.
• Latrobe Regional Hospital to host Mind Australia pop-up community mental health service and cater to Gippsland
  Additional funding to support the mental health workforce for better and more accessible services as the Latrobe Regional Hospital to host one of the pop-up community mental health services.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell plans large exhibition to celebrate 50th birthday
  Exhibition to be held in celebrating Latrobe Regional Gallery's 50th birthday.
• West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation becomes not-for-profit organisation in Bass Coast Shire
  Council working with West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation on the proposed transition to ensure the required governance changes do not affect the important service and to meet the needs and expectations of the growing community.
• Baw Baw Shire gets nearly $3.6M from federal government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
  Baw Baw Shire Council has welcomed $3.5 million in Australian government funding that will see the completion of three significant community infrastructure projects across the Shire.
• Students from regional Victoria that started university in 2021 can apply for scholarship up to $18,000
  Federal Member for Monash Russell Broadbent said students from regional areas who started university this year could still apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000.
• Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium starts 2022 with over twelve major events to boost tourism for Latrobe City
  Latrobe City started the year in style with a baker's dozen of big events bringing in significant visitation and tourism dollars throughout the municipality.
• Desperate Triple-Zero calls unanswered and long ambulance waits from result from Andrews Labor government
  Crisis in Victoria's health system that's being ignored by the Andrews Labor government.
• Cowes to Rhyll boardwalk gets $416,000 for upgrade from Victorian government regional funding
  Bass Coast Shire Council has welcomed new State Government funding towards its tracks and trails network, bringing benefits to the Bass Coast community.
• Bass Coast Shire Council to push new federal government to boost funding on priority projects
  Council has announced it will be heading to Canberra next month to lobby the new Federal Government on behalf of our community for fairer funding for priority projects in climate change, infrastructure, education, aged care and tourism.
• Liveability and growth reduced in regional Victoria from highly under-serviced by public transport
  Extreme gaps on regional Victoria's public transportation shows that the government fails to provide a plan for the recovery of the region, making it hard for the region's industry and producers to even lesser productivity and profit.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery July 2021
  Update on the Latrobe Regional Performing Arts series or activities.
• Childcare should be first stage of education but government policy is making it unaffordable to most families
  Making childcare as the first stage of education, stimulating the educational environment and the educational providers.
• West and central Gippsland gets $480M for 4G and 5G wireless upgrade from Morrison government in 2022-23 federal budget
  Electorate of Monash will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Morrison Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
• Latrobe Regional Gallery August 2021
  50 Years: 50 Artists is a major exhibition to commemorate 50 years of Latrobe Regional Gallery from 4 September to 7 November
• Latrobe Regional Performing Arts July 2021
  Series of new events and performance at Latrobe Performing Arts Centre for the month of July.
• Mallacoota-Genoa road gets $10M in federal government funding to improve safety and resilience
  Work to improve the resilience and safety of the Mallacoota-Genoa Road.
• Refusal to support immediate reforms on mental health and wellbeing boost for young Victorians by Andrews Labor government
  A plan to boost youth mental health services by 2026 is years too late for children who are suffering right now and could benefit from other immediate reforms that the Andrews Labor government has refused to support.
• Importance of regional not-for-profit aged care facilities in Gippsland
  Victoria needs more residential aged care facilities and support to meet existing and future demand from an ageing population.
• Everyone to enjoy Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre in Traralgon regardless of ability or language with introduction of Access Key
  Latrobe City Council delivers Access Key to customise accessibility to Gippsland Aquatic Centre (GRAC) in Traralgon
• Part of Gippsland Performing Arts Centre $42M redevelopment opens up opportunities for regional creative community workers
  The Andrews Labor government is supporting local creative workers and community activities in Traralgon, with the unveiling of new spaces, facilities, and training programs at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.
• Important Gippsland projects funded by 2022/23 Victorian government budget announced by One Gippsland
  With a new federal government in play and a state election at the end of the year, the One Gippsland team has been working hard to ensure that our beautiful region is top of mind for politicians and policy makers.
• Chronic shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for coronavirus in Victoria responsibility of Andrews Labor government
  Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are having a shortage while the government is trying to play the blame game.
• Latrobe City Council calls for Victorian government to support for timber industry
  Release of code of practice for timber industry that has been on a long delayed by the state government.
• Funding $2.69 million goes to four major Gippsland businesses and Latrobe City Council via Regional Recovery Fund
  The Andrews Labor Government is accelerating regional Victoria's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by investing in Eastern Victoria to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
• Victorian kids suffering from lack of mental health support from the government leaving them struggling to catch up after lockdowns
  Under-resourcing of the mental health workforce has emerged as the number one issue facing the sector.
• Local emergency services for regional Victoria should feature in 2022-23 Victorian budget
  Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull is hoping to see some key projects ticked off in next week's State Budget.
• Applications open for Gippsland Recycling centres grants up to $500,000 from Victorian government $40.9M Regional Recycling Fund
  Recycling centres across regional Victoria including in Gippsland can apply for grants of up to $500,000 for infrastructure upgrades as part of Round One of the $40.9 million Regional Recycling Fund.
• Sale RSL receives $120,000 improvement grant from federal government under Veteran and Community Grants program
  The home of Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Sale is about to receive a new roof thanks to a $120,000 Federal Government grant.
• Victorian National party is committed to spending more in the country as part of coalition government says Tim Bull, East Gippsland MP
  Victorians have been denied a fair share of state government funding under Daniel Andrews, on the weekend the Nationals committed to rectifying this, with a commitment to spend 25 percent of all state capital investment in regional areas.
• Gippsland hospitality businesses will stay shut on Friday from unworkable rules imposed by Andrews Labor government
  Ease of restriction given to Victoria is not enough to keep businesses to stay open and recover.
• More than a hundred jobs to be cut from Agriculture Victoria reducing services to food and fibre industry by Andrews Labor government
  As all Victorians continue to be impacted by food shortages and major disruptions to the food supply chain, Labor will axe 109 jobs from Agriculture Victoria this year.
• Sale Oval precinct opens after $1.6M redevelopment funded by Wellington Shire Council, Coalition government and John Leslie Foundation
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester officially opened the Sale Oval redevelopment today alongside Wellington Shire Councillor John Tatterson and community members.
• Bass Coast looks forward to working with the Victorian government to help with 2026 Commonwealth Games
  Bass Coast Shire Council welcomed today's 2026 Commonwealth Games hosting announcement and looks forward to working with the State Government on securing popular sports.
• Victorian host bid 2026 Commonwealth Games in needs investment to fix country roads and rail after Labor government neglect
  Any bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria must be backed up by investment to fix country roads, rail and transport infrastructure after decades of Victorian Labor's neglect.
• Fair share needed for regional Victoria in 2022-23 Budget
  Regional Victorians are demanding a fair share of the state's spend on hospitals, schools, infrastructure and mental health in the lead up to the State Budget on May 3.
• East Gippsland gets $2M through Regional Connectivity Program to improve mobile voice and data connectivity
  The Federal Member for Gippsland has welcomed over $2 million of funding in this year's budget to improve connectivity in East Gippsland, in partnership with Telstra.
• Bellbird Park soccer pitch gets $800,000 funding from Victorian government through Local Sports Infrastructure fund
  Bellbird Park's main soccer pitch is set for redevelopment thanks to a $800,000 funding boost from the Victorian government's Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
• Shooting clubs across Gippsland to benefit from Victorian government's 'Shooting Sports Facilities Program'
  Shooting clubs across Eastern Victoria are celebrating after securing funding to upgrade their facilities.
• Damning picture of illegal drug use across Melbourne and regional Victoria Data painted by Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
  Injecting room in the wrong location as the government's response on their neglect on the triple zero emergency service and failure to plan on Victoria's health workforce.
• Baw Baw Shire and Latrobe City Council get extra $13,200 from state government 'Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program'
  Eastern Victorian Councils will receive more funding to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.
• Victorian Nationals plan to boost regional housing by releasing 50,000 new residential land lots
  The Nationals opposing the new tax, to help see the rural and regional towns grow and thrive.
• TAFE Gippsland Warragul campus upgrade complete and now world-class training facility
  The Andrews Labor government has completed its multimillion-dollar upgrade of TAFE Gippsland's Warragul campus, giving local jobseekers the chance to train in world-class facilities before entering a rewarding career.
• Urgent need to invest into neglected and crumbling Victorian regional roads stated in key report from Infrastructure Australia
  A new report, released today, makes a mockery of the Victorian Roads Minister's claim that our state's road network is now 'safer and smoother'.
• Victorian Nationals continue to stand with regional Victorians who are committed to action on climate change
  The Victorian Nationals continue to stand with regional Victorians who are committed to action on climate change.
• Omeo Mountain Bike Trail gets $3.2M additional funding from federal government to deliver stage two of the project
  Mayor Cr Mark Reeves applauded the announcement and noted the great cooperation between shire, state and federal governments in funding the project. He also announced an additional $1.06m from council.
• Victorians will have no confidence for disability sector as confused minister offers no clarity on incorrect budget allocation
  Victorians with a disability got little explanation today for a $15 million "error" in the state budget papers that saw funding "incorrectly allocated" to the wrong portfolio area.
• Treasurer Tim Pallas finally apologises for disgraceful slur directed at a female Labor colleague - Premier must now do the same
  Treasurer Tim Pallas has finally apologised today for his disgraceful slur directed at a female Labor colleague and the Premier must now do the same.
• Concern over delays to rollout of Murray Basin Rail Project East expresses by Gippsland Shire Council to Andrews Labor government
  Council backed a request from the Rail Freight Alliance (RFA), of which Council is a member, to join a statewide call to get the project back on track ahead of the Victorian State Election.
• Morwell Parklands Preschool gets $500,000 grant from Victorian state government 'Building Blocks' program
  The Victorian Government is making sure young children have access to the best kinder facilities with hundreds of projects to upgrade and improve learning environments while supporting local jobs across Victoria.
• Chelle Destefano of Wonthaggi gets Federal Regional Arts Fund Project grant strengthen artistic and creative practice
  Funding that will provide opportunities for artists and arts workers to cultivate creative community.
• Come meet AFL legend Eddie Betts at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium Catterick Crescent in Traralgon on 28 June 2022
  Latrobe City Libraries are excited to announce that AFL legend and anti-racism campaigner, Eddie Betts, is coming to Latrobe City to read from his children's books, sign autographs, answer questions and kick a footy around.
• Morwell food manufacturing precinct receives $10M funding from Victorian government that will give boost for Gippsland
  Ahead of this week's State Budget the Committee for Gippsland (C4G) has welcomed the state government's $10 million investment into the Morwell Manufacturing Precinct.
• Great Alpine Road State upgrades needs to fast tracked by federal government to ensure road users safety
  Gippsland MP Darren Chester has written to the state and federal governments about the urgent need for upgrades along the Great Alpine Road.
• Gippsland not-for-profit kindergardens can apply for grants from $7.5M from state government fund to improve ventilation
  Victorian Government is helping kindergarten services across Eastern Victoria reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission, with support for better ventilation measures to help keep children and staff COVIDSafe.
• Michael Whelan from Bass Coast Shire council joins Victorian government 2022 Mayoral Advisory Panel
  Bass Coast Shire Council has again been selected to represent other Victorian Councils on the state government's 2022 Mayoral Advisory Panel.
• Berrys Beach Road renewal in Ventnor gets $400,000 from Victorian government and $25,000 from Bass Coast Council
  A section of Berrys Beach Road in Ventnor will be renewed by Bass Coast Shire Council in coming weeks.
• New mothers and families missing out on crucial support stem from failure to act on health workforce shortages by Andrews Labor government
  New mothers risk missing crucial milestones to detect developmental delays in babies and post-natal depression with the shortage of maternal and child health (MCH) nurses that's facing Victoria's health system.
• Giant Gippsland Earthworms and Hooded Plovers get $500,000 from Morrison government Threatened Species Strategy Action Plan
  Community-led program that aims to conserve, restore and protect native wildlife that share the same habitat.
• West Gippsland gets more than 300 new three-and four-year-old extra kindergarten places from Victorian government
  The Andrews Labor government is helping families in West Gippsland get their kids into early childhood learning by creating more than 300 new three-and four-year-old kindergarten places.
• Mental health cut $60M from Beyond Blue, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia, Lifeline and Kids Helpline by Andrews Labor government
  Mental Health Minister James Merlino has confirmed almost $60 million of cruel cuts to mental health programs that were designed to help struggling Victorians recover from the pandemic.
• Latrobe Valley Blue Hydrogen project gets $2.98M support from federal government and Latrobe City Council
  Latrobe City Council welcomes the federal government's $2.98 million commitment to the Latrobe Valley Blue Hydrogen project by Zero Degrees Rosella.
• Public notices to stay public in a win for country newspapers and regional communities
  The state Labor government's attempt to hide government changes from regional communities and axe an important source of revenue for local newspapers has been stopped by The Nationals in Victorian Parliament.
• Limited lockdowns a win for regional communities like Gippsland
  A move to use limited lockdowns, by LGA, gives some long overdue relief and certainty to regional Victorian families, businesses and communities.
• Victorian system in crisis: More mental health workers needed to meet regional and metro demand
  Today's mental health announcement from the Andrews Labor Government doesn't go anywhere near far enough to address Victoria's shadow pandemic.
• Calling for applications to chair Regional Development Gippsland committee
  Positions are now open to lead the regional development committees.
• Gippsland Performing Arts Centre officially opened by Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas as centerpiece of the $42M Latrobe Creative Precinct
  The much-anticipated Gippsland Performing Arts Centre has opened its doors to the public, with the state-of-the-art space to become a drawcard for locals and visitors bringing top acts to the region.
• South East Melbourne Phoenix migrates to Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium in Traralgon for 2022 NBL season
  South East Melbourne Phoenix takes a match against the Adelaide 36ers at the new-look stadium, million dollar upgraded Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS).
• Comprehensive biosecurity checks of airport travellers arriving from Indonesia by federal government called for by Victorian Liberals and Nationals
  Australian biosecurity efforts must be strengthened following confirmation this week that foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been detected in cows in Indonesia.
• Cunninghame Arm community-driven project in Lakes Entrance boardwalk gets $5.8M federal government funding to make it work for all-abilities
  Work to construct an all-abilities boardwalk and shared pathway around the shores of Cunninghame Arm in Lakes Entrance will start this year thanks to $5.8 million in federal government funding.
• Local community sporting events can now apply for support through the Regional Sports Events Fund of the federal government
  Funding to support local community sporting events is now available through the Federal Government.