Work has begun on a new railway pedestrian crossing at McGregor Road, Pakenham, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said today.

Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder today announced the completion of restoration works at the heritage listed Maryborough railway station.

Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said today that passenger satisfaction with Melbourne's trains had risen in the September 2011 quarter and was now at its highest in more than five years.

In another step forward for the Regional Rail Link – currently the nation's biggest public transport infrastructure project – three consortiums interested in delivering the West Werribee Junction section have been shortlisted.

Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder today announced that the $6.5 million planning work would start immediately for Doncaster rail.

Melbourne's new Royal Tram will remain in public operation for the next year in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, Premier Ted Baillieu and Transport Minister Terry Mulder said today.

Melbourne's two newest railway stations will start taking passengers on 28 November, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today.

Up to 35 pedestrian crossings across Victoria are planned for upgrades to improve safety and accessibility for people with disabilities, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said today.

The West Gate Punt bicycle and pedestrian ferry under the West Gate Bridge has expanded operations to cater for a major increase in daily bike commuting, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today.

Today's pedestrian fatality at Ginifer is a reminder of the need for pedestrians, motorists and other road users to be constantly vigilant when crossing rail tracks, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said today.

Commuters at Merinda Park railway station can look forward to significantly more free commuter car parking spaces, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Edward O'Donohue said.

Applications are now open for the next round of the $4 million Taxi Rank Safety Program (TRSP), which provides infrastructure grants to councils throughout Victoria to improve local taxi ranks.

In another milestone for Melbourne's increasingly popular multi-modal public transport network, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today the vast majority of Melbourne's weekend and public holiday bus routes would feature low floor, fully accessible buses with step free entry on all trips from Saturday 8 October 2011.

The Coalition Government has delivered on its promise to improve the design for the Ringwood Railway Station upgrade, with plans now ready for community feedback.

Commuters will soon see their vision for Mooroolbark railway station of a civic centrepiece become a reality, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Edward O'Donohue said today.

Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder today congratulated Yarra Trams for exceeding a majority of its independently assessed passenger standards in 2010-11.

Melbourne's road network is set for a planning study later this month that will investigate options to improve linkages to the Melbourne Airport.

Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today that the Coalition Government would shortly reopen the 66 kilometre Dimboola to Rainbow section of the Yaapeet rail line, allowing a further 120,000 tonnes of Victorian grain to be transported by rail from early 2012.

One lucky person could have the opportunity to strike it rich these school holidays, simply by catching V/Line to Ballarat's Sovereign Hill, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced today.

Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder has launched a broadside at cabbie bashers dubbing them "cowards" and calling for greater respect for drivers.