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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Victorian daily regional train fare cap to slash costs but fears of overcrowding

V/Line train
Victoria is introducing a daily fare cap for regional V/Line train services. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Travelling across Victoria will become considerably cheaper with the introduction of a daily fare cap for regional train and coach travel, but there are concerns cheap tickets could lead to overcrowded services and stranded commuters.

From Friday, travel on all V/Line services will be capped at $9.20 per day for an adult and $4.60 for concession and child fares, as the Victorian government follows through with an election commitment. On weekends and public holidays, fares will be capped at $6.70 for adults and $3.35 for a concession.

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