Victorian Government announced the plans for the upgrade of Ballan Station, which will be transformed as part of USD 368 million Stage One Ballarat Line Upgrade. Work on the station upgrade will begin later this year.
The plan includes an additional platform and new pedestrian overpass, an improved bus bay layout and new bicycle storage facilities. The track at Ballan Station will be duplicated as part of the upgrade, with a 4.5-km passing loop being built from west of the Ingliston Road level crossing towards Old Melbourne Road. This will provide more space for trains to pass each other, to allow extra services and boost reliability.
“The upgrade will include a car park with a drop-off zone on the south side of the station, and the existing station car park on Atkinson Street will be modified to integrate with the improved bus bay, making it easier for passengers to park and ride,” Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said.
Improved security, lighting and landscaping will also be included in the upgrade.
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