Geelong Metro Analysis
In this state election, big transport spending has been a key part of Mathew Guy and the Victorian Liberal's plan to win come November 26. The $2 Zone 1 & 2 fares have certainly got people talking despite the fact it would drain significant funds from the system leaving it without capital for improvements. Despite their plan to limit fare box revenue 27 days out from the polls, the Geelong Advertiser revealed the Lib's bold plan to create a Geelong metro-style train service. If you have a subscription you can read the full article here but for now, let's take a look at the proposals considering the benefits and noting some things the Liberals might not have considered when drafting this policy. The key proposals are 30-minute Geelong to Werribee train services. 20-minute Geelong to Bannockburn train services with a new station at Bell Post Hill 50-minute Geelong to Colac train services with a new station at Moriac Relocating the Moorabool Street bus interchange. R