Documents regarding Overcrowding on V/Line Services from 2022 to present

Currently waiting for a response from V/Line Corporation, they should respond promptly and normally no later than (details).

Dear V/Line,

Please treat this request administratively if possible.

I am writing to request access to documents and internal communications related to the handling of overcrowding on V/Line services between 2022 and 2024.

The types of documents I am requesting include:

- Any internal communications (emails, memos, reports) between V/Line staff or between V/Line and PTV regarding overcrowding issues on V/Line services.

- Reports, studies, or analyses conducted by or for V/Line addressing the causes, frequency, and impact of overcrowding on passenger services.

- Plans, strategies, or actions taken or proposed to manage or alleviate overcrowding during this period.

- Any communications with government agencies, including briefings or updates, concerning overcrowding on V/Line services.

If you require any clarification or further detail to assist in identifying relevant documents, or if payment is definitely required, please let me know.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Connor Brown

Ashley PeterBudge, V/Line Corporation

2 Attachments

PROTECTED Legal Privilege

Good afternoon Mr Brown,
Thank you for your FOI application.
Please see the attached PDF letter.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at
[VLine request email] 

Kind regards,

 

Ashley Peter-Budge | Lawyer

 

V/Line Corporation

Level 6, 452 Flinders Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

GPO Box 5343 Melbourne VIC 3001

 

E   [1][email address]

W  vline.com.au

 

 

PROTECTED Legal Privilege

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

From: Connor Brown <[FOI #12260 email]>
Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2024 18:43
To: foi <[VLine request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Documents regarding Overcrowding
on V/Line Services from 2022 to present
 
[You don't often get email from
[FOI #12260 email]. Learn why this is important
at [2]https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific...

CAUTION: This email originated outside the organisation. Only click links
& attachments if you can confirm the sender and the content is safe.

Dear V/Line,

Please treat this request administratively if possible.

I am writing to request access to documents and internal communications
related to the handling of overcrowding on V/Line services between 2022
and 2024.

The types of documents I am requesting include:

- Any internal communications (emails, memos, reports) between V/Line
staff or between V/Line and PTV regarding overcrowding issues on V/Line
services.

- Reports, studies, or analyses conducted by or for V/Line addressing the
causes, frequency, and impact of overcrowding on passenger services.

- Plans, strategies, or actions taken or proposed to manage or alleviate
overcrowding during this period.

- Any communications with government agencies, including briefings or
updates, concerning overcrowding on V/Line services.

If you require any clarification or further detail to assist in
identifying relevant documents, or if payment is definitely required,
please let me know.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Connor Brown

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #12260 email]

Is [VLine request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information requests
to V/Line Corporation? If so, please contact us using this form:
[3]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This
message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet.
More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:
[4]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will
be delayed.

If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web
manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

References

Visible links
1. mailto:[email address]
2. https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific...
3. https://www.righttoknow.org.au/change_re...
4. https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offi...

Dear Ashley Peter-Budge,

I have paid the $32.70 application fee via bank transfer as of 08 Nov 2024 16:24.
Receipt #: N310843236168

Thanks,
Connor Brown

Ashley PeterBudge, V/Line Corporation

2 Attachments

PROTECTED Legal Privilege

​Good afternoon Mr Brown,
Please see the attached letter.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by replay email.

Kind regards,

 

Ashley Peter-Budge | Lawyer

 

V/Line Corporation

Level 6, 452 Flinders Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

GPO Box 5343 Melbourne VIC 3001

 

E   [1][email address]

W  vline.com.au

 

 

PROTECTED Legal Privilege

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

From: Connor Brown <[FOI #12260 email]>
Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 16:31
To: Ashley PeterBudge <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Freedom of Information request - Documents regarding
Overcrowding on V/Line Services from 2022 to present
 
CAUTION: This email originated outside the organisation. Only click links
& attachments if you can confirm the sender and the content is safe.

Dear Ashley Peter-Budge,

I have paid the $32.70 application fee via bank transfer as of 08 Nov 2024
16:24.

Receipt #: N310843236168

Thanks,

Connor Brown

show quoted sections