Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldReduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding
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Passengers have been forced to stand for hours and many were unable to board services over Easter as Victoria’s regional train system strained under the combined weight of a long weekend, school holidays and fare-free services.
Reports of overcrowding on V/Line services escalated on Friday and Saturday as public holiday timetables reduced services, amid increased demand after the state government introducing free travel during April.
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