Category: Campaigns

It’s a perennial problem for tram passengers at the southern end of Elizabeth Street: which tram leaves first? At one time there was a sign to answer this question, but these days, unless you’re going far enough that you need a specific route, it’s guess work. Help our campaign for better public transport. Join the…

There are services to Williamstown until around midnight of course (catch a Werribee train and change at Newport), but these screens at Flinders Street seemed to think trains had ceased for the night. Hopefully staff nearby would have known where passengers needed to go, but having accurate, complete information would obviously be a big help.…

It’s no secret that the Sydenham, Ballarat and Bendigo lines will be interrupted for major rail works for two weeks. But the information about it is unclear. This ad from Metro in Thursday’s MX quotes three different dates for the start of the works — Thursday 30 June, Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July.…

Public transport is a vital service to Victoria, and understandably some users want to know what the government is doing to improve it — and whether taxpayer funds are being spent wisely. One PTUA member recently received this reply back from an enquiry as to what the Department of Transport are doing about delays on…

Of all the trains, trams and buses in Melbourne, it does seem that the blue Siemens train seats are consistently the dirtiest. Some have been upgraded to a multi-coloured design that seems cleaner (or at least looks cleaner), but many carriages still have this blue design that so often puts people off. Help our campaign…

We’ve flagged Smartbus overcrowding before, but it’s also happening on other routes. This is route 513 on Bell Street, a section shared with the 903 Smartbus. Obviously more services are needed to keep up with demand, and better coordination to ensure even frequencies. Are you unhappy with public transport? Use our online tool to write…

We’re getting more reports of overcrowding on V/Line services, particularly in peak hour. The Geelong line appears to be worst, but it’s also occurring on the other lines. Some passengers regularly find they have to stand for long periods — or as can be seen here, sit on the floor. While the government is midway…

PTUA members have recently noticed a number of buses without Myki readers aboard. It appears new vehicles are not being fully kitted out with Myki devices before going into service — although they are managing to get all the Metcard equipment installed. On this bus, running on route 626, the driver waved bemused Myki cardholders…

The new Westall station. Plenty of cover from the rain along the platform, but none on the steps. Hopefully they don’t get too slippery. Are you unhappy with public transport? Use our online tool to write to your local MP and demand action. More about PT Problem Of The Day, including how you can contribute…

Flagstaff is the only Melbourne railway station that is closed on weekends. The sign helpfully suggests using the City Circle tram to get to Melbourne Central, but this doesn’t run before 10am, or after 9pm Saturdays or 6pm Sundays. Originally the station was open on Saturdays, but the whole Loop was closed on Sundays. In…

Nunawading station. Help our campaign for better public transport. Join the PTUA now. We rely entirely on member funding and enthusiastic volunteers to operate. More about PT Problem Of The Day, including how you can contribute your photos. Are you unhappy with public transport? Use our online tool to write to your local MP and…

The sign says Moorabbin, but this train has actually just pulled into Melbourne Central, having travelled the 12 stations from Moorabbin. Sadly it’s not uncommon for carriage displays and automated announcements to be confused about where the train is. It must make things very confusing for occasional users. Help our campaign for better public transport.…