Accessibility has been improved at Kyneton station.
A new switchback ramp has been installed, and will deliver better passing space for passengers and make it easier for passengers using mobility aids to access the station.
New lights have been installed to improve visibility at night when accessing the ramp and for passengers entering the station, while the bus shelter has been relocated to allow for the new ramp and a widened footpath.
Kyneton Station opened in 1862 and is one of the key stops for trains on the Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill train lines and on average, more than 2500 passengers pass through the station each week.
This new accessibility ramp is part of a more than $10 million program delivered by V/Line to upgrade and improve accessibility at 16 V/Line stations across the network.
Also on the Bendigo line, a new ramp and accessible ticket counter have been delivered at Clarkefield Station.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to make improvements and these important upgrades at Kyneton station will support passengers with accessibility needs,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said.
The state government said it is also delivering additional weekend capacity for Bendigo line passengers with more trains to run with six carriages.
Fourteen weekend services that ran as three carriage VLocity trains now run with six carriages, helping support passenger demand increases on the Bendigo line.
Public and Active Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams said the state government is continuing to invest in the public transport network to create a more accessible, safe and reliable experience for passengers across regional Victoria.
“We’re continually working to deliver a more accessible transport network, and these improvements will make a difference to passengers’ experience at Kyneton station,” she said.
