Improving transport accessibility for woodend

The Andrews Labor Government is improving accessibility, safety and comfort across the public transport network to ensure every Victorian can get to where they need to go – particularly people with disability.

Train stations, bus stops, and tram stops across Victoria will be upgraded through a $157.8 million package of works included in the Victorian Budget 2022/23, giving Victorians better access to transport.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas was with the Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll MP in Woodend today to announce that the station will receive a share of this funding for upgrades. Comfort and accessibility at Woodend station will be improved through upgraded CCTV, toilets, a PA system and other safety and accessibility improvements.

Other facility upgrades across the state include Glen Waverley and Jacana, these upgrades will improve the comfort and safety of passengers by delivering upgrades including waiting rooms, toilets, and CCTV.

Along the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines, $24.6 million in accessibility upgrades will enable passengers with wheelchairs, prams or other accessibility needs unassisted boarding on the new High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT’s) at 14 stations.

Nineteen modern and accessible HCMTs are already running on the lines, with each train featuring 28 allocated spaces for wheelchairs or mobility devices.

Since 2014, the Labor Government has delivered significant accessibility improvements to Victoria’s public transport network through the construction of 44 new or upgraded train stations, 41 level access tram stops, and hundreds of new and accessible trains, trams and buses.

These improvements will deliver increased economic activity across the state and continue to support local recovery efforts and keep Victoria moving.

Quote attributable to Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas
"We have listened to the community and are thrilled to be delivering a more accessible and comfortable station in Woodend for locals and visitors to enjoy for years to come."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll
"We are improving accessibility across the entire transport network to ensure every Victorian can travel confidently, comfortably and safely."