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- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
- Replies: 2
- Views: 970
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
Diggers Rest - Sunbury Route 475 will commence on 24 March, 2024. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about-ptv/improvements-and-projects/bus-and-coach/new-bus-route-for-sunbury-and-diggers-rest/ The weekday timetable is surprisingly frequent, with a 20 min service all day weekday including interpeak ...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:14 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions
- Replies: 318
- Views: 118361
Re: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions
News on the proposed extension of the Whiteman Park tram to Whiteman Park station https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/whiteman-park-tramway-to-link-up-with-morley-to-ellenbrook-train-line-20240211-p5f406.html https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/H...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:24 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Ventura Group Discussion Thread 2021
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10863
Re: Ventura Group Discussion Thread 2021
News of Ventura's sale to Keppel for $600m. https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/ma/keppel-infrastructure-trust-acquire-majority-stake-australias-ventura-a600-mil Confirmation from Keppel here: https://www.keppel.com/fundmgt/news-item.aspx?sid=64&aid=19021&title=keppel-infrastructure-trust-...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
- Replies: 2
- Views: 970
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
400, 410, 420, 422 bus timetable changes & 1 V/Line shuttle route deleted in Melbourne's west. Starting 29 Jan 2024. The PTV item is vague on what these changes are though the maps have buses running through the new Deer Park station bus interchange. Timetables available. https://www.ptv.vic.gov...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:47 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
- Replies: 2
- Views: 970
Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
Two upgrades in the Craigieburn area starting January 7, 2024. 1. New Route 501 shuttle. Will be a daytime only service running between Craigieburn and Donnybrook. Every 15 min peak, 20 min weekdays and 40 min weekends. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about-ptv/improvements-and-projects/bus-and-co...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:19 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Starting Dec 17 2023 will be a new timetable for the 538. The route will be realigned to run straight down Camp Rd instead of Graham St. The dreaded 1pm Saturday finish will be extended to a finish of approx 5:30pm. Frequency will remain at every 40 min. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about-ptv/i...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:11 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
26 November 2023 will be when the new Yarra Valley bus network will start. Its centrepiece will be a simpler and more frequent 685 bus to Healesville Sanctuary/Badger Creek. With a 40 min Mon-Sat & 60 min Sunday service the big multi-hour gaps and complexities will be gone. More: https://www.pt...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
26 November 2023 will be when the new Yarra Valley bus network will start. Its centrepiece will be a simpler and more frequent 685 bus to Healesville Sanctuary/Badger Creek. With a 40 min Mon-Sat & 60 min Sunday service the big multi-hour gaps and complexities will be gone. More: https://www.ptv...
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
[News] Route 235 will have amongst the most frequent evening service of any train, tram and bus thanks to evening and weekend service boosts starting October 15, 2023. 237 also gaining weeknight service until midnight. Also there will be some boosts to Route 215 including more peak trips. https://ww...
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
[News] Eastern suburbs bus upgrades just announced * 201 Deakin shuttle boosted * 903 routed via Deakin Uni with extra Saturday morning short trips added * 766 rerouted via Union Station * New 7 day service on 271 & 766 * Route 768 deleted * Box Hill - Deakin portion of 281 deleted but remainder...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
- Replies: 196
- Views: 29506
Re: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
It's hard to say really since the plan wasn't published until well into the Court government's second and final term but there was some serious progress in the first few years - aside from those mentioned there was the CircleRoute, Curtin and (new) Kwinana bus stations, and the first stage of upgra...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1828
Re: Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
Seeing as there's not even money for the Commonwealth Games, and their Airport train has been delayed again, is that an optimistic expectation to play on the Government, or is there enough dead wood in the network to get that improvement without huge additional cost? They're being bold but these id...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1828
Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
The influential Committee for Melbourne has added its voice to those advocating major bus network reform across Melbourne. 'Course Correction' proposes simpler and direct bus routes every 10 min in this term of government. Report here: https://melbourne.org.au/news/course-correction-reforming-melbou...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Kinetic Melbourne Discussion Thread 2023
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1634
Kinetic Melbourne Discussion Thread 2023
Today Kinetic advised an agreement with MorelandBus to take over their PTV routes (510 & 512).
https://www.wearekinetic.com/media/kine ... bus-routes
https://www.wearekinetic.com/media/kine ... bus-routes
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Electric Buses for Melbourne
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14025
Re: Electric Buses for Melbourne
[News] Another step towards post 2025 Zero Emissions Bus franchises with organisations invited to pre-qualify. 7 competitively tendered franchises all up. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news/2023/08/10/metropolitan-zero-emission-bus-zeb-franchises-pre-qualification/ Those with Tenders lo...
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Electric Buses for Melbourne
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14025
Re: Electric Buses for Melbourne
CONSULTATION OPEN: Victoria's transition to Zero Emissions Buses.
Feedback sought from bus operators.
Read the paper here. https://engage.vic.gov.au/ZEBtransition
Feedback sought from bus operators.
Read the paper here. https://engage.vic.gov.au/ZEBtransition
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:36 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: HISTORY: 40 YEARS SINCE THE MET (Today)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2389
HISTORY: 40 YEARS SINCE THE MET (Today)
[SPECIAL FEATURE] Today marks 40 years since Melbourne transport was restructured into the Metropolitan Transit Authority (aka The Met). What did it do, was it any good and what are the lessons? Learn more here! https://melbourneontransit.blogspot.com/2023/07/40-years-since-met-was-it-any-good.html
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:47 am
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
- Replies: 196
- Views: 29506
Re: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
On the flip side, doesn't 292 satisfy the rules of a high frequency route? 945 has a nice ring Maybe 292 is a temporary measure until the Qantas airport terminal issues are sorted? In which case they might not want to give it a route number type that should be an enduring high frequency service (li...
- Fri May 26, 2023 7:01 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Casey area bus changes start June 25
* 863 to be extended south to Cranbourne West Shopping Village
* 895 will be simplified with some rerouting
Timetables and maps can be viewed here:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about ... for-casey/
* 863 to be extended south to Cranbourne West Shopping Village
* 895 will be simplified with some rerouting
Timetables and maps can be viewed here:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about ... for-casey/
- Fri May 12, 2023 9:54 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: Today's ATRF trackless tram presentation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1757
Today's ATRF trackless tram presentation
Parts of the presentation including 35:28 has potential routes for Perth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sZ4xpqvIhg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sZ4xpqvIhg
- Wed May 10, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: [News] Melbourne Metropolitan bus contracting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1675
Re: [News] Melbourne Metropolitan bus contracting
Some background from 2018 & 2021 2018 https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-melbourne-bus-contracts-put-passengers-first/ https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1806/bus-contracts-backflip-vic-govt-offers-new-seven-year-option-without-assets-acquisition 2021 (not involved in today's announcement)...
- Wed May 10, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: [News] Melbourne Metropolitan bus contracting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1675
[News] Melbourne Metropolitan bus contracting
10 year contracts starting July 2025. Aims to transition to zero emission vehicles and standardise contract arrangements across industry (incl with metro bus franchise 2022). Recontracting applies to 30% of network. Details: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-melbourne-bus-contracts-benefit-passengers
- Tue May 09, 2023 7:43 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
A look at funded and likely upcoming bus network changes for the remainder of 2023.
https://melbourneontransit.blogspot.com ... rades.html
https://melbourneontransit.blogspot.com ... rades.html
- Tue May 09, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: The Lunch Room
- Topic: Official "Post Your Youtube's Here!" Thread
- Replies: 708
- Views: 275707
Re: Official "Post Your Youtube's Here!" Thread
Not my video. Contains Sydney bus scenes and likenesses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOhUHeeHJeg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOhUHeeHJeg
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6935
Re: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Train and bus timetables for Mernda & Hurstbridge lines. Start 28 May 2023. - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about-ptv/improvements-and-projects/train-and-rail/timetable-changes-on-the-hurstbridge-and-mernda-lines/ - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/footer/about-ptv/improvements-and-projects/bus-an...