V/Line's decision to slash driver training by 23 weeks has sparked safety fears, with an industry insider claiming trainees are being "pushed out" without adequate experience. Previously, drivers were ...

Coaches replace trains on the V/Line services for a fortnight in April, affecting thousands of passengers travelling through the region. Services between Wyndham Vale and Waurn Ponds/Warrnambool will ...

Victoria’s regional train network has been labelled “archaic” following a recent crowd crush. A track fault at Southern Cross sent parts of the network into meltdown late on Thursday, resulting in ...

THE state government has begun installing Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) on V/Line trains to provide vital assistance to passengers in case of an emergency. Acting Minister for Public and ...

Previously, drivers were given 78 weeks training, but in July 2024 a new enterprise agreement was signed, which reduced the course to 55 weeks. The deal was approved by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union ...