Money for a new Grovedale Train station's expected to be included today's state budget.

Our newsroom also understands there'll be millions of dollars for V/Line carriage upgrades.

Member for South Barwon ANDREW KATOS says the treasurer's keeping things close to his chest:

The state's much-criticised child protection system will get some badly needed funds in the BAILLIEU government’s second budget, with an extra $336-million going towards fixing the system over the next four years.