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- Wed Aug 09, 2017 1:49 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: CDC Victoria News 2017
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17405
Re: CDC Victoria News 2017
The rear of the bus only has the fleet number, because the plate is visible. The sides have both, because the sides don't have plates.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:24 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Sandringham enhanced timetable
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15681
Re: Sandringham enhanced timetable
Nailed it!
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26524
Re: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
The 90km/h restriction was recently lifted in preparation for running on the Werribee line.Alstom 888M wrote:I caught an X'Trapolis on the Werribee line a few days ago and tracked its speed on my phones GPS. Got up to 115km/h with ease. I thought they were restricted to 90km/h or has this been resolved / lifted?
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:25 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26524
Re: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
Xtrapolis trains started regular operation on the Frankston line today, and will commence service on the Williamstown and Werribee lines tomorrow. 3 sets seen in all day service on Tuesday. It would be interesting to know if Metro have enough spare Xtrapolis sets to cover these services or if there...
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:15 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26524
Re: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
Xtrapolis trains started regular operation on the Frankston line today, and will commence service on the Williamstown and Werribee lines tomorrow.
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 5:46 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
I'm referring to the current direct train journeys from the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines to the eastern end of the CBD at Parliament station, which will require a change to a second train or to a tram at Flinders Street once the metro tunnel opens. I would have thought people from Cranbou...
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 1:52 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
Do you mean Jolimont or Parliament? I'm not sure how flinders to parliament is underserved by direct train connection. I'm referring to the current direct train journeys from the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines to the eastern end of the CBD at Parliament station, which will require a change ...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:07 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
It provides extra trams from Flinders Street station to the eastern end of the CBD to go some way towards making up for the loss of a direct train journey to that end of the CBD.
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:28 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
But aren't they excavating the stations out from under the street, from acquired pieces of land beside the street (such as City Square, or the north west corners of Swanston and Flinders, and Swanston and La Trobe), without closing the street?
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
The problem is having no tracks in Swanston St. The useless PTV and useless tunnel people can't build a station without removing them, despite the fact that the tunnel has to be below river level already. Today's engineers simply can't cope, and want to maximise their own convenience. Roderick But ...
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:03 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
In addition to the merger of routes 55 and 8, the following points are included in the tram plan for the Metro Tunnel project: 1. Extension of 19, 57 and 59 trams via Flinders Street to Jolimont and Melbourne Park. 2. Diversion of 5 and 64 trams via Park St, Clarendon St and Spencer St to a new term...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:36 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 20794
Re: Changes down the line for Melbourne's tram routes
With 24 distinct tram routes, why have the numbers spread through 1 to 109? Why go for a new 58 . The use of the suffix a and d has reduced the former multiplicity of numbers. Simplify the numbers. ST KILDA ROAD 1. East Coburg - South Melbourne Beach and Arts Centre via University 2. [ex 67] Carneg...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:58 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: PTV: 2016 Night Network
- Replies: 119
- Views: 53959
Re: PTV: 2016 Night Network
The night coaches are becoming more popular each weekend. Sunday morning is the more popular night of the two with Geelong (North to Waurn Ponds) and Melton/Bacchus Marsh the most used services Sunday morning/Saturday night is also by far the more popular night on Metro services too. Friday nights/...
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:14 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Level Crossing Removals Progress
- Replies: 62
- Views: 30549
Re: Level Crossing Removals Progress
Because Melton Highway doesn't require a major rail shutdown.tranzitjim wrote:In respect to the Sunbury line, why is the Sydenham crossing not done at the same time too?
Do all three of those in one go?
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:32 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26524
Re: Victorian Rail & Tram Observations July - December 2016
I've also noticed a lot of this lately, having seen D2s on the 8 every day for the last 2-3 weeks. B2s are also appearing on the 19, with the odd Z3 also making an appearance.
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:19 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Melbourne Docklands - Wyndham Harbour ferry
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12380
Re: Melbourne Docklands - Wyndham Harbour ferry
I didn't realise Wyndham (not Whyndam) Vale was on the coast, or that it had a ferry.tranzitjim wrote:
The Whyndam vale route needs an increase in frequency.
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:17 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Plenty Valley Bus Network
- Replies: 54
- Views: 22808
Re: New northern bus routes (Melbourne, Vic.)
The online timetables for the 564 & 569 routes also show a date starting from July 24, but something is wrong. Every service is shown twice and there is no difference to the current timetables. The start of the Plenty Valley network would be a perfect time to get rid of the ridiculous 20/40 fre...
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:43 am
- Forum: Photos - Melbourne/Vic
- Topic: Ventura 'smart buses' in 2012 & 13
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6984
Re: Ventura 'smart buses' in 2012 & 13
What about the 703?
- Sun Jun 12, 2016 4:42 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Melbourne Docklands - Wyndham Harbour ferry
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12380
Re: Melbourne Docklands - Wyndham Harbour ferry
August 31 is the end of winter and would be the end of the golf deal. The ferry tickets are just a small bonus and I don't think this suggests anything about the ferry.
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:44 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: State budget 2016/17
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4243
Re: State budget 2016/17
Metropolitan Public Transport 28 more high capacity metro trains The High Capacity Metro Trains project is being procured as an availability-based public private partnership, and is currently in the tender phase. The original scope announced in the 2015-16 Budget included the design, financing, man...
- Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: State budget 2016/17
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4243
Re: State budget 2016/17
Melbourne PT: https://www.budget.vic.gov.au/program_project/melbournes-public-transport-network Investment over $1.9 billion What will the money be used for? This investment includes: High capacity and X'Trapolis trains $875 million to order an extra 28 high capacity trains to prepare for the Metro ...
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Timetable changes for bus routes 541, 567 and 577
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4680
Re: Timetable changes for bus routes 541, 567 and 577
Construction on the station/extension isn't expected to be completed for another 3 years? So you're suggesting leaving the new routes as they are, then changing them again in 3 years time when the extension opens, in preference to just doing it once now? Why potentially inconvenience people for thr...
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:54 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Timetable changes for bus routes 541, 567 and 577
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4680
Re: Timetable changes for bus routes 541, 567 and 577
Construction on the station/extension isn't expected to be completed for another 3 years?krustyklo wrote:Hopefully something was done about most of the routes connecting far away from the new Mernda station... (not holding breath)
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:51 am
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Secret Proposal Leaked To Construct Elevated Rail Line!!!
- Replies: 143
- Views: 77879
Re: Secret Proposal Leaked To Construct Elevated Rail Line!!
Sandown Park is not getting a new station. The new stations will be at Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Clayton and Noble Park. Well, I look forward to the opening day, and seeing how people conquer the gap between the existing platform and the train doors some 9 metres upwards. :roll: Only stati...
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Melbourne / VIC
- Topic: Transdev Melbourne news January - June 2016
- Replies: 164
- Views: 47752
Re: Transdev Melbourne news January - June 2016
You can't leave fleet numbers as they were if these buses didn't previously exist to have numbers in the first placemaxy54 wrote:
Also, Im not a fan of renumbering the fleet 38***, just leave the numbers as they were