120Functions of Victorian Rail Track

120 Functions of Victorian Rail Track (1) The functions of Victorian Rail Track are— S. 120(1)(a) amended by Nos 61/2011 s. 5(4), 49/2019 s. 29(a). (a) to release in a timely and cooperative manner to the Secretary or the Head, Transport for Victoria for nominal consideration any transport-related land, infrastructure and assets required for the transport system and related matters; (b) to act as the custodian and asset manager of the non-operational transport-related land, infrastructure and assets and any other land, infrastructure and assets identified by the Minister; (c) to provide or enable access to the non-operational transport-related land, infrastructure and assets where this supports the transport system, including— (i) for walking and cycling; (ii) for tourist and heritage rail operations; (iii) through the granting of leases for business or community purposes consistent with the object specified in section 119; (d) to manage and support access to transport-related land, infrastructure and assets; (e) without limiting paragraph (b), to ensure that in managing non-operational transport-related land, infrastructure and assets— (i) graffiti, vandalism and litter are managed to reasonably improve public safety and amenity; (ii) fuel build up is managed to reasonably reduce the likelihood of fire; (iii) a program of land remediation is undertaken to improve the condition of land and facilitate its future use; S. 120(1)(f) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 29(b). (f) to ensure, in collaboration with the Secretary, that transport-related land, infrastructure and assets which are registered as heritage infrastructure and assets in the Victorian Heritage Register are protected and maintained whilst ensuring that reasonable access is provided for public enjoyment and historical appreciation; S. 120(1)(fa) inserted by No. 49/2019 s. 29(c). (fa) to provide support to tourist and heritage railway operators within the meaning of the **Tourist and Heritage Railways Act 2010**; (g) if directed to do so by the Minister by Order published in the Government Gazette— (i) operate rolling stock for transport system purposes; (ii) operate services ancillary or incidental to operating rolling stock for transport system purposes; (h) to provide strategic advice and assistance to the Department and other persons in relation to the environmental aspects of sustainable land management and the use of land for specific projects and initiatives related to transport; (i) to develop its telecommunications network and telecommunications services and other information systems and project management services to support the transport system; (j) to maintain accurate and accessible data in respect of transport-related land, infrastructure and assets; (k) subject to section 125, to promote the sustainable development of land vested in Victorian Rail Track which is not required for the future development of the transport system; S. 120(1)(l) amended by Nos 3/2017 s. 31, 49/2019 s. 29(d). (l) any other functions or duties conferred on Victorian Rail Track by or under this Act or any other Act. (2) In performing the functions conferred on Victorian Rail Track, Victorian Rail Track must— S. 120(2)(a) amended by No. 61/2011 s. 13(a). (a) where relevant, engage with stakeholders so as to ensure better outcomes for all Victorians; S. 120(2)(b) amended by No. 61/2011 s. 13(b). (b) conduct research and collect information relating to the performance of those functions and the operation of the transport system so as to enable Victorian Rail Track to meet the object of Victorian Rail Track; (c) efficiently deal with any complaints relating to the performance of its functions. (3) Victorian Rail Track may, with the approval or at the direction of the Minister, cease to perform all or any of its functions.