Victorian and South Australian Government funding has secured the future of the Overland train service, at least for the next four years – an outcome that has been welcomed by Horsham mayor Robyn Gulline.
Cr Gulline said the Overland provides a fundamental public transport link for western Victoria, with twice weekly services each way between Melbourne and Adelaide.
She said the Overland is the only passenger rail service in the Wimmera, and is of high importance to the community.
The council successfully led a fight to retain the service in 2020, with supporters from both sides of the border joining forces to advocate for its retention.