The federal parliamentarian did not specify how many or when they should operate but suggested a later evening run was needed.

"The last train out of Wodonga is at 5:30pm," Dr Haines said.

"That's not good enough for people who might want to travel to Wangaratta or Melbourne after work."

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Crossing over state and federal responsibilities, Dr Haines also wants more maintenance funding for trains, a platform at Sunshine station to for airport and other transfers, better V/Line punctuality and reliability and high-quality station upgrades as part of Inland Rail.

Dr Haines also said the Commonwealth had delayed business case work for faster rail between Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga.

"On the eve of an election, they've quietly announced it now won't be done until after the next election," she said.

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