Author: PTUA
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Services packed while seven trains sit idle – where is the new timetable?
With trains sitting idle, and services getting more crowded, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called on the state government to run extra train services on Melbourne’s crowded rail network. “Regional Rail Link opened more than a year ago. This opened up space on the Metro network for dozens of additional peak hour trains…
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How to vote for PT in the Federal Election
Only a few days until the Federal election – with the help of Cardboard Malcolm, we’ve launched our election scorecard! Here’s how the parties compare on transport issues. We will update this page as more pledges are made. Notes: The Greens $1b for Melbourne Airport rail is part of their $10b overall pledge to public…
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PTUA forms Ballarat Branch
For the last 40 years, the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has been fighting for better public transport in Melbourne. The Geelong branch of the PTUA has existed for over a decade, and has campaigned for the whole of regional Victoria. The PTUA is pleased to announce the formation of a Ballarat branch, which will…
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Penalty fares gone and so is the war on Victorian PT users
The Public Transport Users Association has welcomed the “end of the war on passengers” with the scrapping of $75 penalty fares and introduction of a warning system in certain circumstances where people are without a valid Myki card. The PTUA’s recent survey of 500 users showed that many people have been caught up inadvertently in…
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Will Malcolm Turnbull fund Victorian PT and not just snap selfies this election?
The Public Transport Not Traffic campaign and the Public Transport Users Association have created a unique way for public transport users to get a message to Malcolm Turnbull this election. We will be travelling the transport network visiting train stations, tram stops and maybe even some buses to give regular users the chance to snap…
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New thinking still needed, but Infrastructure Victoria options paper welcome, says PTUA
The Public Transport Users Association has welcomed the options paper “All Things Considered” by Infrastructure Victoria, calling it an important opportunity to ‘reset’ the debate over transport infrastructure in Victoria. At the same time, the PTUA has cautioned the new agency not to fall captive to ‘groupthink’ stemming from a half century of encouraging dependence…
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State budget brings good news for train users
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed much needed investment and priority for rail projects for both for Metro and regional passengers. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen said it was pleasing to see public transport investment finally on par with roads. “We welcome the state’s commitment to fully find the Metro Tunnel project, but encourage…
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PTUA calls for better stations with skyrail
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called for all stations rebuilt as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong “skyrail” proposal to be upgraded to Premium status, and for better facilities and more weather protection than proposed by the government. The PTUA’s submission to the Level Crossing Removal Authority called for escalators at all stations…
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Turnbull prolongs Abbott roads-only agenda
PTUA slams neglect of public transport in $1.5 billion funds reallocation The reallocation of $1.5 billion of Federal transport funding to Victorian projects is just a continuation of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s ‘roads only’ agenda, the Public Transport Users Association said today. “Virtually all of this money is going to roads, and the majority…
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Elevated rail – community meeting
Elevated rail can work, provided it’s done well. Community meeting, presentation and Q+A session, Noble Park next Tuesday 5th April Click here for more details, and to RSVP
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Audio: Jacinta Allan PTUA address and Q+A
For those who couldn’t attend, here is audio from our Annual General Meeting in December, of Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan’s address and Q+A session. Want to skip straight to the questions? Jump to 17 minutes 30 seconds in.
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PTUA Calls for Fairer Fines
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has presented the results of a recent passenger survey on public transport fines. The survey results form the basis of the PTUA’s submission to the State Government review in Public Transport Enforcement Fares, which is currently underway. PTUA President Dr Tony Morton said “we were overwhelmed with the response…
