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TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS 'GETTING AROUND' PROJECT

The Getting Around Transport Connections Project (Phase 3) in the Mount Alexander Shire is a State Government-funded community development program that supports communities to develop innovative responses to the needs of people with limited transport options, and to improve access to services, resources, employment and community participation opportunities.

Key projects include:

• Newstead & District Community Bus Service

The Newstead Rural Transaction Centre runs a community transport service for residents of Newstead, Guildford, Welshman’s Reef, Strangways and Yapeen for transport to Castlemaine and Maryborough. For Bookings and Enquiries phone the Newstead RTC on 5476 2360 or go to http://newstead.vic.au/service/newstead-community-bus. The bus is also available for charter.

• Baringhup & Maldon Community Bus Service

A community transport service in Baringhup and Maldon was established in 2013. The service is similar to the Newstead & District Community Bus model offering transport to Maryborough and for charter. For Bookings and Enquiries phone 0428 329 299 or go to http://baringhupbus.com

• Regional Getting Around Community Transport Web Portal

Council is a partner on the Regional Getting Around Community Transport Web Portal. This portal will provide a comprehensive and interactive resource of community-based transport in the Loddon Mallee region. Regional residents will be able to use the web portal to plan trips using a mixture of community transport and public transport, while service providers will be able to coordinate their resources efficiently. There will also be a range of resources online for starting community-based transport projects within local communities. It is expected that the web portal will be available in 2014.

For any information relating to The Getting Around Transport Connections Project please contact: [email protected].

V/Line trains and coaches

A number of V/Line buses traverse the Shire heading to Maryborough, Bendigo and Ballarat with stops for these services in Guildford, Newstead, Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon and Welshmans Reef.
 For timetable and routes for  VLine trains and coaches click below.
 http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/v-line/
 

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Local Buses

Castlemaine Bus Lines provides week-day services that link Castlemaine to Harcourt, Maldon, Chewton,  Campbells Creek and Taradale. There is also a Castlemaine Township Loop service.
A Saturday service runs between Maldon, Castlemaine and other destinations around each town, such as the Wesley Hill Market and Loddon and Tarrengower Prisons. This Saturday bus service is integrated with V/Line rail, i.e. if you have a valid V/Line rail ticket travel on this service is FREE.
Kyneton Bus Lines also runs return services on school days that pass through the Shire on their way to Bendigo. During school holidays a service is operated by Castlemaine Bus Lines.
For information on all regional and local buses click below.
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/regional-buses/
To contact the local bus lines directly contact Castlemaine Bus Lines on (03) 5472 1455 or visit their web site http://www.castlemainebuslines.com.au/   or Kyneton Bus Lines on (03) 5422 1634 or visit their web site http://www.dysongroup.com.au/
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Taxis

Castlemaine Taxis provide comprehensive taxi services on demand throughout the Shire. Call 131 008 to make a booking.  Castlemaine Taxis also use one of their Maxi Taxis to provide a Sunday Bus service between Maldon and Castlemaine, which is FREE if you have a valid V/Line ticket, or otherwise charged at bus fare prices.

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Historic Rail

The Victorian Goldfield Railway proudly offers a historic tourist train ride experience between Castlemaine, Muckleford and Maldon on Wednesdays and Sundays. Check it out at www.vgr.com.au or call (03) 5470 6658.

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