Service and network reforms

Maximise and reform how transport policy, plans, infrastructure and services deliver social outcomes and drive economic recovery.

Strategic priorities

Deliver integrated activities and reforms that maximise efficiencies of the transport network, complement the Big Build and assist Victoria’s recovery from COVID-19.
Invest in new and upgraded trains, trams, buses and infrastructure across metropolitan and regional Victoria in ways that drive efficiencies, sustainability, innovation, social outcomes and economic recovery.
Ensure balanced and responsible financial management to maximise efficiency and value for money within the budget.
Demonstrate whole-of-government leadership to help shape Victoria’s recovery and connect people to jobs, schools, freight, services and each other.

Big Build projects including Level Crossing Removal Projects, Metro Tunnel, High Capacity Metro Trains, M80 Upgrade, Western Rail Plan including Geelong Fast Rail, West Gate Tunnel, North East Link, Melbourne Airport Rail Link, Regional Rail Revival, Cranbourne Line Upgrade, Hurstbridge Line Upgrade, Rural and Regional Roads Package, Monash Freeway Upgrade, Mickleham Road Update (Stage 1). See bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects
Building Works stimulus package
Legislative and regulatory reforms
Murray Basin Rail Project
Design and manufacture of 100 Next Generation trams
Replacement of regional trains with Vlocity carriages
Tram improvements
Better bus services including Victoria’s Bus Plan, zero emission bus trial and Better Bus Fund
Metropolitan Network Modernisation Program
Intersections upgrades across Victoria, including Keeping Ballarat Moving
Better train services for Bendigo and central Victoria
Car parks and station upgrades
Victorian Ports Strategy and Ports Victoria start-up
Fishing regulation and quota management
Network pipeline management
Western Interstate Freight Terminal
Northern Corridor Transport and Land Use Plan
Commercial negotiations for metropolitan train, tram, and ticketing services