In this video, we take a look at the Somerton Rail Link (including Wallan Electrification) project. This project includes upgrades to the Upfield Line, extension to Craigieburn and then rail electrification to Wallan.

00:00 Intro
00:27 History / Context
01:36 Initial Plans for Reopening
02:29 Upgrades to the existing Upfield Line
03:36 Upgrades to Upfield Station
04:33 Reopening the Upfield-Somerton Line
05:31 Roxburgh Park - Craigieburn
06:45 Electrification to Wallan
07:40 Justification for the project
08:59 Outro

Sources:
https://vicsig.net/infrastructure/lin...
https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__dat...
https://upfieldtransportalliance.org/...
https://www.infrastructurevictoria.co...
https://vicsig.net/infrastructure/lin...
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV...
And various others

Donnybrook footage is from Rowan Scott:    • Donnybrook Station (Vlog 21) - Victor...  

Photos are mine or from vicsig, state library, prov, various others

Music by Gyvus