Regional train boost in key battleground electorates

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A state Labor government is announcing a funding boost for regional transport as fresh polling adds to the pressure on the embattled party.

Train travellers could see regional services increase by a quarter under a re-elected Labor government, with investment likely to feature in areas emerging as key battlegrounds in the state election.

The Melton Line, which goes to Melbourne's outer northwest, will get 162 additional services from 2027 under the $420 million investment.

More than 550 V/Line services will be added across every train line, including Geelong, Seymour and Bendigo.

"Now we can realise the benefits of Labor's upgrades: delivering more train services and giving you a more reliable way to get around," Victorian Premier Ben Carroll said.

Increased investment in regional services comes as Labor faces worries in several regional seats ahead of the November 28 election.

Bendigo East, held by former premier Jacinta Allan, is among the seats attracting attention, with the Nationals and One Nation challenging Labor's decades-long hold on the electorate.

Labor is set to announce 101 additional services every week on the Bendigo Line from 2028.

These will include 21 extra services to Bendigo and 80 new services to Kyneton.

Trains will run from Kyneton to Melbourne every 30 minutes between peak times.

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