Greens commit to Melbourne Metro 2

As part of their 2018 election platform, The Greens have pledged $100 million to start planning for Melbourne Metro 2 which includes:

·A rail tunnel from Clifton Hill to Newport

·New stations in Fitzroy and Fisherman’s Bend

·Rail Extensions to Wollert and Wyndham Vale

·More services with high capacity signalling on the Werribee and Mernda lines

Melbourne Metro 2 is part of The Greens' long term plan to transform Melbourne's outdated train lines into a world class metro system, and planning must begin now to ensure the city's public transport keeps pace with population growth.

Quotes from Sam Hibbins MP, Victorian Greens Transport spokesperson.

“Melbourne Metro 2 is The Greens alternative to the old parties’ obsession with toll roads, and is essential to reduce congestion and protect Melbourne’s liveability with a growing population.

“No party can have any credibility on public transport unless they commit to planning for Melbourne Metro 2 now.

"The Greens will start planning for Melbourne Metro 2 now, so the benefits for commuters can be realised as soon as possible.

"Melbourne Metro 2 will increase services, cut overcrowding and deliver a reliable, high capacity metro system for commuters from the outer suburbs to the inner city."

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