Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowdingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPassengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services.Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on Friday and Saturday as public holiday timetables reduced services, amid increased demand after the state government introducing free travel during April. Continue reading...
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Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
The Guardian World
April 06, 2026
04:44 GMT
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Passengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services. Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on Friday and Saturday as public holiday timetables reduced services, amid increased demand after the state government introducing free travel during April. Continue reading...
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Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
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Passengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services.
Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on Friday and Saturday as public holiday timetables reduced services, amid increased demand after the state government introducing free travel during April.
Continue reading...
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