Labor's Euroa candidate opposes doubling of Melbourne-Albury trains
Labor's Euroa candidate Julian Kelly says he does not support additional passenger train services on the Albury line.
Julian Kelly is Labor's candidate for the seat of Euroa in Victoria's November 28 state election. Kelly has rejected plans to increase train services between Melbourne and Albury.
The 64-year-old shearer said there is no room for more trains. The existing XPT service runs twice daily and already serves Albury and Benalla well, he said.
The Coalition promised to double services from six to twelve if elected. Kelly said he does not believe that will happen.
Kelly argued the Nationals will not support it, pointing to their decision to close the line to Mildura. Kelly is a Melbourne native with family roots in the Trawool area and has worked as a shearing contractor for a decade.
- 64 years old
- Candidate age
- November 28
- Election date
- Runs twice daily
- Current XPT service
- Double services from 6 to 12
- Coalition plan
Why it mattersA major Labor candidate's opposition to rail expansion shows disagreement on infrastructure priorities before the election.
AustraliaVictoria's North East voters face conflicting pledges on train services, with Labor's own candidate at odds with expansion plans.
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