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Encyclopedia > Regional Fast Rail project
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The Regional Fast Rail project is a government initiative in Victoria, Australia, which aims to decrease travel times on parts of the Victorian regional railway network. Launched on September 5, 2000, the project involves the upgrading of tracks linking Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, and the Latrobe Valley to Melbourne, the state capital, as well as introducing 38 high-speed V/Locity diesel multiple-unit trains built by Bombardier. Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Peace and Prosperity Nickname: Garden State Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Jump to: navigation, search September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... track Railroad or railway tracks are used on railways, which, together with railroad switches (points), guide trains without the need for steering. ... Coat of arms of Ballarat Ballarat is a city in regional Victoria, Australia, approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, with a population of 84,000 people. ... Central Bendigo from the Botanic Gardens Bendigo is a regional city in central Victoria (Australia), located in the City of Greater Bendigo. ... Jump to: navigation, search - - Nickname: City by the Bay Geography Area: 1,240 km² Coordinates: Time Zone UTC +10:00 Population (2003) 200,067 Among Australian cities: Density: persons/km² Political Mayor: Shane Dowling Governing body: City of Greater Geelong Geelong is a port city of 200,067 people (2003... The Latrobe Valley of Australia is nestled geographically between the Strezlecki and Great Dividing Ranges. ... Jump to: navigation, search City of Melbourne State Victoria Lord Mayor John So (since 2001) Area 36 km² Population (2001 estimate) 46, 000 Density 24,448/km² (1999) Greater Melbourne Subdivisions Local Government Areas Area 7,693. ... Jump to: navigation, search In politics a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has an alternative meaning based on an alternative meaning of capital) is the principal city or town associated with its government. ... Jump to: navigation, search Diesel fuel is a specific fractional distillate of fuel oil (mostly petroleum) that is used in a diesel engine invented by German engineer Rudolf Diesel, and perfected by Charles F. Kettering. ... A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ... There are various types of trains designed for particular purposes, see rail transport operations. ... Bombardier Inc. ...


Bendigo line Controversy

Controversially, the Bendigo line is having its second track inbetween Kyneton and Bendigo stations removed, and replaced with a single track instead. Local residents have complained that it would create more delays than on the current double track. Many believe that the reason for eliminating the double track is to save costs, rather than for a technical reason.


External links

  • Regional Fast Rail project on the Department of Infrastructure website

See also


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