The Victorian Government is offering further financial support for Victoria’s tourist and heritage rail sector. Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll said a total of $400,000 in funding is being made available for eligible groups within the sector to continue carrying out projects to preserve or improve state owned assets.

The Bendigo Tramways expansion is another step closer, with the project now out to tender. The $10.7 million project is being delivered by the Victorian Government in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Heritage Attractions, to create additional storage space and deliver upgraded workshop equipment to restore heritage rolling stock.

Ace Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to design and build 440 new and upgraded spaces across Kyneton, Gisborne, Riddells Creek, North Shore and Beaufort stations. 

A historic W-Class tram held in storage away from public view for nearly 30 years has been lovingly transformed into a boutique B&B on the edge of the Yarra Valley. 

Melburnians and visitors have rare access to parts of the historic Flinders Street that are usually off limits, including its famous ballroom.

The community is being given the chance to vote for their favourite name for two bridges in Wyndham, so they can be located more easily in an emergency.

The Bendigo community is being given another opportunity to provide feedback on the final concept design for the Bendigo Tramways expansion.

A new 745 space car park has opened at Craigieburn Station, boosting the total number of parking spaces at the station to more than 1,200 and making it easier for commuters to find a car park and catch the train.

The Victorian Government is supporting tourist and heritage rail operators bounce back from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic with $1 million in funding.  

The Victorian Government is delivering much needed new and upgraded car parking at three stations on the Bendigo line to make it easier for more people to catch the train.

The Gisborne Station car parking area will be upgraded and new car parking will be built at Kyneton and Riddells Creek stations.

A new package of support measures will help Victoria’s tourist and heritage railways continue to operate and expand into the future. The practical and financial support measures will help these tourist and heritage railway organisations continue to do their important work of preserving Victoria’s railway history while providing a unique tourist offering.

The works will lead to more than 1,000 parking spaces for commuters using the station – with 745 new spaces to be delivered once these works are complete.