(1) The functions of V/Line Corporation are to—
(a) operate rail passenger services;
(b) operate services ancillary or incidental to its rail passenger services, including any other transport services;
(c) operate and maintain rail infrastructure and related infrastructure, including for communications, to support rail passenger and rail freight services;
(d) manage access to the rail network operated by V/Line Corporation;
(e) independently perform a function specified in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) to meet a requirement as set by the Director of Public Transport in accordance with sections 67 and 68;
(f) develop and deliver projects, including by acquiring rolling stock, constructing rail infrastructure, roads or road-related infrastructure, or provide assistance to the Department or any other relevant body in making improvements to the transport system;
(g) provide advice to the Director of Public Transport to assist in operational policy development in relation to public transport system matters as requested by the Director of Public Transport;
(h) develop and implement effective environmental policies, strategies and management systems consistent with the strategic policy of the Department to support a sustainable transport system, including minimising any adverse environmental impacts from rail passenger and rail freight services;
(i) provide, or arrange for the provision and dissemination of, information to Victorians about its rail passenger and rail freight services;
(j) report on the activities of any other person carrying out a function specified in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) on behalf of V/Line Corporation;
(k) perform any other functions or duties conferred on V/Line Corporation by any other Act or any regulations under any other Act.
(2) In performing the functions conferred on V/Line Corporation, V/Line Corporation must—
(a) engage with stakeholders so as to ensure better outcomes for all Victorians;
(b) conduct research and collect information relating to the performance of the functions and the operation of the transport system so as to enable the V/Line Corporation to meet the primary object of V/Line Corporation;
(c) efficiently deal with any complaints relating to the performance of its functions.
(3) V/Line Corporation may, with the approval or at the direction of the Minister, cease to perform all or any of its functions.