Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER August 2017
PP No 257, Session 2014–17
Dear Presiding Officers
Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER August 2017
PP No 259, Session 2014–17
Dear Presiding Officers
To assess the efficiency of V/Line passenger train services, we established a set of agreed measures in consultation with V/Line and PTV. V/Line provided data for each performance measure for the years 2012−13 to 2015−16 and forecasts for 2016−17.
Figures E1 to E14 show V/Line's relative performance on a range of measures using 2012−13 as the baseline year, with dollar figures adjusted for inflation. Figures E15 to E18 show long-term trends where data was available from the 'Should Cost' Bid to Operate V/Line Franchise Agreement report (the 2013 review).
Figure D1 shows the average number of train seats occupied, during March 2017, for morning inbound and evening outbound peak services.
Figure D1
Maximum seat capacity of peak train services, March 2017
V/Line must comply with reporting requirements in the services agreement with PTV and under the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992. Figure C1 sets out the reporting requirements under the services agreement.
Figure C1
V/Line reporting required by services agreement
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Services agreement clause |
Description of reporting |
Frequency and due date |
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Figures B1 to B5 show the TPM results for each corridor for the period July 2013 to March 2017. See Figure 2B for the thresholds for each of these years.
Figure B1
TPM, eastern corridor, July 2013 to March 2017
We have consulted with DEDJTR, DTF, PTV and V/Line, and we considered their views when reaching our audit conclusions. As required by section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, we gave a draft copy of this report, or relevant extracts, to those agencies and asked for their submissions and comments.
Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
Responses were received as follows:
DEDJTR
PTV
V/Line
RESPONSE provided by the Secretary, DEDJTR
An essential element of good public administration is a governance framework that clearly sets out roles and responsibilities, and outlines how these roles will contribute to the overall purpose and function of a service or program.
DEDJTR, PTV, VicTrack and V/Line all share responsibility for the planning and operation of regional passenger services.
This part of the report examines whether the governance arrangements support the effective delivery of V/Line passenger services.
The regional rail network is a significant state asset. To be managed effectively, the network needs a sound asset management framework and strategy, based on a robust understanding of the condition of the existing assets and their capacity, capability and usage. The strategy should take into account available resources, funding constraints and competing service and asset priorities.
Under a services agreement with PTV, V/Line is required to manage and maintain regional rail infrastructure, including the rolling stock used for passenger services.
An efficient railway system maximises revenues and minimises costs, while providing the desired level of service.