The claim that trains to Geelong were faster last century came up again. It’s still wrong.
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The train speed myth (again)
Category: transport
All forms of transport, including gunzelly
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Grattan Street gets a road diet
The new improved layout has wider footpaths, protected bike lanes, fewer traffic lanes and less parking.
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Which train on which line?
Recent changes mean that most Metro lines now run only one type of train.
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Metro 2 Fishbend preferred route
You might have spotted this in The Age or on the government’s web site: the preferred route and station locations for Metro 2 through Fishermans Bend have been announced. Rewind a moment: What is Metro 2? I’ve got an explainer I wrote a few years ago, but to summarise: just as Metro 1 is a ... [More]
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Free fares: two charts
Free PT continues to distract from the actual reasons people don’t use the system
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Mud, glorious mud
Despite years of regular shut downs on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line, for removal of level crossings, signalling upgrades, power upgrades, Metro tunnel… yet there are still mud holes like this on the line. This can’t be good – not for ride quality, and not for the trains using this track. It’s been an issue for years ... [More]
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Misinformation x 4
Incorrect and misleading information is rife
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State Budget 2024
Some people assume it’s PTV or the transport operators who determine how often your bus, tram or train runs. It’s not – it’s the State Government, and the State Budget is a good chance to see where their priorities lie. Here’s a quick video summary of the Budget: As has been widely reported, some infrastructure ... [More]
Almost a decade has passed since structural issues were found, but not as lot has happened
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Bus ride detour
What happens when your driver misses a turn?
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Stopping patterns
The Belgrave/Lilydale line timetable is way more complex than it needs to be
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Walking in Moorabbin
The tragic news of a pedestrian death in Moorabbin should spark action – but will it?