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Melbourne’s western suburbs are in a parking and commute crisis, with 86% of Melton residents leaving daily for work—only to face packed train station lots and gridlocked streets. Frustrated commuters are pushing for urgent action, including two new stations in Mt Atkinson and Thornhill Park, plus a third at Calder Park, as local growth outpaces infrastructure. A petition with nearly 5,000 signatures shows overwhelming demand, while the state government points to electrification and the Metro Tunnel as solutions—but opposition accuses them of broken promises. With the election looming, this infrastructure gap is becoming a key voter issue with no easy fix.

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