Passengers in Melbourne’s west will benefit from longer trains and improved journeys with 9-car VLocity trains running on the Melton Line in 2027, one year ahead of schedule.
Running longer trains will boost passenger capacity by 50% during peak services.
As well as providing more space, the 9-car trains also provide more doors for boarding.
To allow the longer trains to stop at some of the busiest stations on the line, platforms are being extended at Cobblebank, Rockbank, Caroline Springs and Deer Park stations.