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transport

X’Trapolis 2.0 mock-up

Previewing the next model of metro train

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transport

Myki: the next generation

Challenges ahead for Conduent

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transport

Safety and access lagging on the trams

When we will have a safer, modern, fully accessible tram network?

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transport

PT access to Centrelink

How easy is it to access Centrelink offices by public transport?

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transport

The importance of bank card fare payments

Bank-issued cards for fare payment would largely resolve a multitude of problems

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transport

Spaced out

A small win for spelling and consistency in Glen Huntly

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transport

Airport rail myths

Airport rail myths and infrastructure priorities

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transport

Bus PID improvements

A small but useful upgrade

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transport

Something went wrong

If you try and browse the PTV web site over the long weekend for a timetable, you might see this: “Something went wrong, please try refreshing the page”. There are two problems here. Firstly, the error is wildly misleading. You can try to keep refreshing the page right through the long weekend. It won’t work  ... [More]

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transport

When is an accessible bus stop not accessible?

I was exploring when I found this very fine accessible bus stop near Yarraman station, in Railway Parade. Two routes serve it, but it’s in a residential area, and is not a major stop. Phillip Mallis’s bus stop patronage map showed it got 8 boardings a day in 2017-19. Looking at the site on Google  ... [More]

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transport TV

Now arriving at Footscray

This new TV series portrays issues (including transport) from a teenager’s perspective

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transport

V/Line’s permanent doorbuster sale

A big V/Line fare cut is coming up next week, and it may see a rapid surge in passengers. Labor promised the change during the 2022 election, and it starts on 31st of March. The cap will be: This is slightly different from metropolitan Myki fares in that it’s a daily cap, not a $4.60  ... [More]