Modern and reliable transport is key to maintaining our prosperity and world-famous liveability as our population continues to grow rapidly and the economy changes.
What we're doing
Victoria's Big Build
Victoria's Big Build(opens in a new window) - Road and rail projects across the state are transforming the way we travel.
Melbourne Tram Refranchising
In 2024, the Victorian Government will award a new long term service contract – the operations and maintenance contract for Melbourne’s tram franchise.
High Capacity Metro Trains Project
Melbourne’s new bigger, better trains are now taking passengers - the first all-new metro train design in almost 20 years, built right here in Victoria.
Regional Victoria Transport
The population of regional Victoria will double to around two million people over the next 20 years with cities and towns within a two-hour arc of Melbourne growing the strongest.
Priority precincts
The Department of Transport and Planning is leading the whole-of-government delivery and coordination of Priority Precincts and National Employment and Innovation Clusters (NEICs).
About Victoria's local ports
Piers and jetties play a significant role in Victorian communities, supporting commercial fishing, marine businesses, recreation and tourism.
Next Generation Trams
The Victorian Government is investing $1.85 billion in 100 Next Generation Trams and a new tram maintenance and stabling facility in Melbourne’s west.
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