Brumby Government Supports Rail Freight in Victoria
Source: Victoria. Office of the Premier. Media Release
"Premier John Brumby announced a $20 million package for Victoria’s rail freight industry to keep container and export grain freight on rail. Mr Brumby said the two-year Rail Freight Support Package would provide a temporary rebate for container freight carried on rail services from Warrnambool, Horsham, Mildura and Shepparton/Tocumwal. The package will also extend a new rail access fee rebate for domestic grain to include export grain to further support the industry. “These measures will provide vital short-term support to ensure rail freight is a viable alternative to road freight as the industry restructures and major government rail projects to improve the network are implemented,” Mr Brumby said. "