It's been just two weeks since we launched this platform and already, we've seen over 100 people visit to let us know how they feel about a station at Airport West. 98% of you think a station at Airport West is a GREAT idea! This kind of support will really help us lobby political decision-makers, so please - encourage your friends and neighbours to vote in our Quick Poll and join the campaign.

A few of you have asked why we're not advocating for a station at Keilor East rather than, or in addition to Airport West - it's a great question. Earlier this year, Moonee Valley Councillors resolved that whichever route was chosen for the Airport Rail Link, Council would advocate for a complimentary station to form part of the link. The resolution from Councillors read:

That Council:

1. Write to the Federal and State Transport Ministers, with copies to local MPs and
neighbouring councils:
a) Supporting a rail link to Melbourne Airport ;
b) Requesting that, within Moonee Valley, the preparation of the business
case include:
i) Flemington Link – Grade separation at Ascot Vale Road
ii) Flemington link / Direct Tunnel route – Two stations at Milleara Rd
and Airport West
iii) Albion East route – One station at Airport West
c) Not supporting the Craigieburn line route due to capacity constraints.
d) Requesting Moonee Valley City Council be consulted on the proposed
routes and station locations.

2. Incorporate the Melbourne Airport Rail Link project into Council’s Advocacy
Strategy.

3. Receive a further report back following the release of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link business case.

With the State Government having selected the Albion East (Sunshine) route as their preferred option, Council is choosing to focus its advocacy on a station for Airport West. Why? The route that the Albion East route will follow, will take it through Keilor Park and Airport West - but not through Keilor East. There is also existing rail track infrastructure that flows through Airport West which will likely feature in the plans for the Airport Rail Link.

Put simply - if the Airport Rail Link follows the Albion East (Sunshine) route, a station at Airport West is the most practical, and possible solution to the lack of rail access in Moonee Valley's north-west.

Have any more questions about our campaign? We'd love to hear them - please keep posting your comments and questions below!