Millions will be spent upgrading the Upfield train line, but Melbourne's most sluggish peak-hour service may not improve for another seven years, when the Metro Tunnel is built.
Transport reporter Timna Jacks says major upgrades promised for the line will not boost the frequency of peak-hour services.
Upfield line commuters want to know why Labor won't duplicate a single section of the rail track that is causing bottlenecks on the line, as it removes the level crossings. Fair question.
On the roads:
On the trains, there are delays now for Cranbourne commuters, due to a sick passenger:
The Australian share market is set to edge lower at the open despite Wall Street, holding on to small overnight gains, with investors cautious ahead of US mid-term election results.
AAP reports: The SPI200 futures contract was down 7 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 5,843.0 at 0700 AEDT, pointing to a subdued open for the ASX after banking, energy and resources stocks lifted the market yesterday.
The Australian dollar is steady, buying 72.15 US cents, just a smidgen down from 72.16 yesterday.
The most fascinating read so far today: A platypus living in a stream on Melbourne’s fringe could receive more than half a human dose of antidepressants every day, a study reveals.
Science reporter Liam Mannix says the study raises questions about whether those contaminants could be reaching Melbourne’s drinking supply. Two of the contaminated streams form part of the Sugarloaf Reservoir catchment, a major drinking water source for Melbourne.
Thieves have stolen seven bikes from stores during a two-week crime spree across Melbourne and Geelong.
On each occasion, a man took a bike from the store and fled in a waiting white Mazda ute driven by an accomplice.
The thefts occurred between October 27 and November 6. Police have released CCTV footage of the thefts, identifying two men they believe can assist with inquiries.
Here's the footage:
Remember the Boulie Tacker? It's been two years since someone was targeting cyclists with tiny tacks on Yarra Boulevard. Now, there are reports they might have returned. If you've had a run-in with nails on the popular cycling route, get in touch below.
Circus Oz has co-created an rock opera with Otto and Astrid from Berlin band Die Roten Punkte.
Part rock concert, part comedy and part acrobatic punk anarchy, Rock Bang is a sensory feast of heart-stopping stunts, physical ridiculousness, soaring guitars, thumping drums and contagious tunes. The world premiere season runs at the Malthouse Theatre from November 15 to 25.
A harder question this morning to score our final double pass to opening night: Where is the Circus Oz headquarters? Send your answers via email or Twitter. We'll announce the winner just before 9am.
It sounds crackers but Swiss cheesemaker Beat Wampfler has put speakers under his maturing wheels of Emmenthal and is serenading them in the hope of making them tastier. "Humidity, temperature or nutrients are not the only things that influence taste," said Mr Wampfler. "Music can also have physical effects."
The first polling stations opened in the US midterm elections about 11pm our time. To recap: Republicans control both the House and the Senate, giving them total control of law-making in the US Congress.
It's widely predicted that Democrats will win back enough seats to take control of the House. They need a net gain of 23 seats. Most experts say the Republicans will retain control of the Senate.
We can expect some concrete results to roll in from about 11am. Follow our live blog here.