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V/Line overwhelmed by Easter travellers, free public transport push

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V/Line trains in Victoria faced severe overcrowding during Easter, with passenger numbers surging 72 percent on Good Friday compared to 2025. Minister Gabrielle Williams defended the free transport initiative despite calls for reinstating reservations, citing concerns of 'ghost bookings'. The eastern rail corridor experienced a 177 percent increase in travelers, highlighting the ongoing demand for public transport services.

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