VicTrack worked with the tourist and heritage (T&H) railway sector to develop a strategy, Preserving our rail history – a blueprint for the future.
The blueprint sets out a way forward for the T&H rail sector to flourish into the future while continuing to preserve the state’s railway history.
Victoria has the largest tourist and heritage tram and railway sector in Australia, ranging from small operators who open once a month, to the iconic Puffing Billy Railway.
As well as the 17 operating tourist attractions there are also a number of static tram and train museums who preserve Victoria’s rich rail history.
The Victorian Government, through VicTrack and other agencies, continues to make significant investments to support the sector.
The blueprint responds to the challenges T&H operators face in an increasingly busy rail network, with rapidly evolving technology and modern safety requirements.
It includes actions the government, in partnership with the sector, can take to support organisations with expanding their volunteer bases, increasing visitors, improving coordination between groups, and gaining access to equipment, resources and rolling stock.
Following the development of the blueprint a new independent voice for the sector, Railway and Tramway Heritage Victoria (RTHV), was formed to help organisations share information and support each other.
The blueprint was put together by VicTrack in partnership with transport, tourism and heritage stakeholders.
VicTrack worked with the tourist and heritage (T&H) railway sector to develop a strategy, Preserving our rail history – a blueprint for the future.
The blueprint sets out a way forward for the T&H rail sector to flourish into the future while continuing to preserve the state’s railway history.
Victoria has the largest tourist and heritage tram and railway sector in Australia, ranging from small operators who open once a month, to the iconic Puffing Billy Railway.
As well as the 17 operating tourist attractions there are also a number of static tram and train museums who preserve Victoria’s rich rail history.
The Victorian Government, through VicTrack and other agencies, continues to make significant investments to support the sector.
The blueprint responds to the challenges T&H operators face in an increasingly busy rail network, with rapidly evolving technology and modern safety requirements.
It includes actions the government, in partnership with the sector, can take to support organisations with expanding their volunteer bases, increasing visitors, improving coordination between groups, and gaining access to equipment, resources and rolling stock.
Following the development of the blueprint a new independent voice for the sector, Railway and Tramway Heritage Victoria (RTHV), was formed to help organisations share information and support each other.
The blueprint was put together by VicTrack in partnership with transport, tourism and heritage stakeholders.
