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by PaxInfo
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 969

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 ...
by PaxInfo
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
Topic: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions
Replies: 318
Views: 118359

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...
by PaxInfo
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-...
by PaxInfo
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 969

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 969

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...
by PaxInfo
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...
by PaxInfo
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
Topic: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
Replies: 196
Views: 29503

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...
by PaxInfo
Thu Aug 17, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
Replies: 5
Views: 1827

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...
by PaxInfo
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Committee for Melbourne calls for buses every 10 min
Replies: 5
Views: 1827

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...
by PaxInfo
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
by PaxInfo
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...
by PaxInfo
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
by PaxInfo
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
by PaxInfo
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
Topic: PTA / Transperth Service Changes - 2023
Replies: 196
Views: 29503

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...
by PaxInfo
Fri May 26, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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/
by PaxInfo
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
by PaxInfo
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)...
by PaxInfo
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
by PaxInfo
Tue May 09, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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
by PaxInfo
Tue May 09, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: The Lunch Room
Topic: Official "Post Your Youtube's Here!" Thread
Replies: 708
Views: 275702

Re: Official "Post Your Youtube's Here!" Thread

Not my video. Contains Sydney bus scenes and likenesses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOhUHeeHJeg
by PaxInfo
Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
Topic: Victorian Route and Timetable Changes 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 6934

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...

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