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TRANSPORT INTEGRATION ACT 2010 (NO. 6 OF 2010) - SECT 132

Functions of V/Line Corporation

    (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.



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