VECCI: Regional jobs and skills to benefit from State Government rail investment

VECCI Chief Executive Mark Stone said it was a big positive that the State Government’s announced $257 million investment in new regional rail carriages and infrastructure will create nearly 200 Victorian jobs and boost skills in the Geelong region.

"VECCI welcomes the fact that the new carriages will be built by Bombardier in Victoria, securing 64 jobs," Mr Stone said.

"In addition, the new maintenance and stabling yard in Geelong will create 100 jobs during construction, 30 ongoing jobs and include apprenticeship and education opportunities.

"The 21 new VLocity carriages adding an additional 1,500 passengers to the daily capacity of the V/Line system will be welcomed by commuters and leisure travellers.

"We welcome the State Government’s announced budgetary commitments to Victoria’s transport network and look forward to further job creating infrastructure commitments in Tuesday’s budget."

The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.

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