TRANSPORT INTEGRATION ACT 2010 - SECT 132 Functions of V/Line Corporation
TRANSPORT INTEGRATION ACT 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;
S. 132(1)(e) amended by Nos 61/2011 s. 5(5), 49/2019 s. 86(a).
(e) independently perform a function specified in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d) to meet a requirement as set by the Head, Transport for Victoria in accordance with sections 64C and 64D;
S. 132(1)(f) amended by Nos 3/2017 s. 32(a), 49/2019 s. 86(b).
(f) develop and deliver projects, including by acquiring rolling stock, constructing rail infrastructure, roads or road-related infrastructure, or provide assistance to the Secretary or any other relevant body in making improvements to the transport system;
S. 132(1)(g) amended by Nos 61/2011 s. 5(6), 49/2019 s. 86(c).
(g) provide advice to the Head, Transport for Victoria to assist in operational policy development in relation to public transport system matters as requested by the Head, Transport for Victoria;
S. 132(1)(h) amended by Nos 61/2011 s. 15(1), 3/2017 s. 32(b), 49/2019 s. 86(d).
(h) develop and implement effective environmental policies, strategies and management systems under the Secretary's planning framework 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;
S. 132(1)(k) amended by No. 3/2017 s. 32(c), substituted by No. 49/2019 s. 86(e).
(k) perform any other functions or duties conferred on V/Line Corporation by or under this Act or any other Act.
(2) In performing the functions conferred on V/Line Corporation, V/Line Corporation must—
S. 132(2)(a) amended by No. 61/2011 s. 15(2)(a).
(a) where relevant, engage with stakeholders so as to ensure better outcomes for all Victorians;
S. 132(2)(b) amended by No. 61/2011 s. 15(2)(b).
(b) conduct research and collect information relating to the performance of those 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.