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Mooroopna Station upgrade celebrated

Onboard snacks: James Macallister and Rachel Fox. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The completion of the Mooroopna Station upgrade was celebrated on Saturday, September 3 with a free community event.

The station platform was extended to accommodate modern VLocity trains, and the car park was improved with lighting and CCTV.

VLocity trains are set to begin travelling to and from Shepparton later this year.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit went along.

Bounce: SEDA representatives Jocelyn Gawne, Mia Zerbato and Kye Arnot. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Hammer and tongs: Mooroopna Lions Club running the barbecue — vice-president Rob McDougall, general member Ian Vick and president Gary Thomas. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Strong platform: Alliance general manager Chris Harper, Regional Rail Revival director Mark Havryluk, Victorian Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed and project director David Gee. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Ready to help: St John’s Ambulance Service’s Ben Longden, Lorraine Stein and Trish Breaks. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
It’s in the bag: Danial Mallik, Teena Caiafa, Graham Ferguson, Linda Wood, Carol Evans, Fay Ritter and Will Scott with hessian bags painted at Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
In tune: Tom Harrington provides live entertainment. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Big day: The community gathers to celebrate the Mooroopna Station upgrade. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Best seats in the house: Tracey and Bill Miller. Photo by Rechelle Zammit