Warrnambool gets six-car trains but takes cheapskate approach to fix

Six-car trains will start on Warrnambool's busiest services later this year. But platforms are too short, so train carriages will hang over the platforms instead of being extended.

Why it mattersWarrnambool commuters finally get less crowded trains. But the fix sidesteps proper infrastructure investment and relies on conductors to manage gaps between train and platform.

AustraliaWarrnambool passengers will have more capacity on Friday and weekend services from later this year, though safety and operational questions remain unresolved.

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