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Shadow Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder will accompany Member for Gippsland Province, Philip Davis on a visit to the Latrobe Valley and Baw Baw regions today.

By Philip Davis - 5th April 2005 - Back to News

Mr Mulder and Mr Davis will meet with community and traders groups to discuss the Bracks Government’s bungled fast-train project. They will also discuss these issues with regular commuters who rely on the train service for their employment.

Meetings will also be held with local bus companies to discuss public transport issues throughout the region.

Key meetings

9.30am: Moe

2.00pm: Warragul

5.00pm: Drouin

Specific details of meetings available on request.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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