September 16th, 2026Keeping Rail Freight On Track

The Victorian Government is planning for Victoria’s growing freight network to help drive investment, support new freight facilities and encourage more business to move their goods on a fast and safe rail freight network.

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today launched Freight on Track: The Victorian Rail Freight Plan 2026-2036, providing long term planning and support for this critical industry.

The Victorian Rail Freight Plan has been developed in partnership with industry, recognising the collaborative efforts between industry and our government when it comes to creating an integrated transport network.

The need for a Victorian Rail Freight Plan was identified in the Victorian Freight Plan, released in August 2025, reflecting the importance of rail freight to Victoria’s competitiveness and liveability.

It outlines measures to improve the capacity, resilience and efficiency of the rail freight network, while helping cut emissions.

The Government has invested almost $600 million in Victoria’s regional rail freight network, supporting heavier axle loads, increased speeds, improved reliability, new and extended passing loops and increased capacity on key rail freight routes.

Victoria’s freight network is expanding at Dandenong South, where Salta Properties will start construction of its Inland Freight Terminal in 2027.

To view the Rail Freight Plan, visit vic.gov.au/freight-victoria.