The Victorian Labor government has followed the Opposition in pledging to cut the costs of V/Line travel.
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Daily ticket fares will now be capped on the regional networks at $9.20 for a full fare or $4.60 for a concession.
In addition, there’ll be an extra weekday service on the Bendigo line between Castlemaine and Bendigo, as well as 200 extra V/Line services starting from 2024.
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Last month, the Liberal/National Coalition pledged to halve V/Lines fares if they win the election.
Minister for public transport Ben Caroll said the $1 billion plan will provide cheaper, better rail services for regional families.
“It’s a massive regional rail package that puts equity and fairness at the heart of everything we do,” he said.
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