#wallan wallan comes from #firstnations #Woiwurrung word meaning ‘circular place of water,’ referring to the extensive network of swamps and #wetlands in the area.
https://wallanwallanrp.org.au/wallan-wallan-values/

#MerriCreek

Forward 30 years to 2023 and #Upfield railway workers & commuters are still waiting.
Still seeking upgrade in frequency from 20 minutes in peak hour, duplication of track from #Gowrie to #Upfield & electric train service onto #Craigieburn & #Wallan for all the residents out there.

Attended community rally this am called by https://upfieldtransportalliance.org/

30+ years ago Upfield train only ran until 7pm and not on Sundays until community organised.

RALLY TO IMPROVE SERVICES ON THE #UPFIELDRAILLINE .

Monday Sept 25 at 9:30am at #Gowrie railway station.

The Upfield Transport Alliance
https://upfieldtransportalliance.org/ wants:

· Duplication of track from Gowrie to Upfield

· Extension of the Upfield line to #Craigieburn and #Wallan

· Rebuilding of #Campbellfield station at #CampRoad

· All buses to run from the first train to the last train

· Extension of the Upfield bike path to Upfield

Report on previous
https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/protesters-use-equity-week-demand-upfield-line-duplication