@ptv_official pretty silly to say to change trams when the 109 also goes there? Weird.... #PublicTransport #Victoria #ptv

Possibly my most Mastodon and/or aus.social recent possession.

One of my colleagues often says when us fellow techs are getting very specifically detailed nerdy,
"so, what flavour of autism are you?".

This.
It's, this.
#Victoria #MetroTrains #Vline #PTV #Melbourne #Rail

Etsy page of the creator:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4421229071/victorian-train-tracker

Project GitHub:
https://github.com/itsmevjnk/MelbourneTrainTracker

... Anyway several days later I get an email stating that the CCTV has been reviewed. "Based on the footage ... the driver did not meet the required safe passing distance expectations in this instance.
Following this, the driver was interviewed and appropriate action is being taken. These actions may include additional training, an anonymous assessment, and, given the seriousness of the incident, disciplinary measures."
(I generally have good interactions with bus drivers.) #cycling #PublicTransportVictoria #PTV #melbourne
The new, updated #Mordialloc elevated railway station is supposed to be opening on Thursday. Might go down and check it out! #Melbourne #PTV #PublicTransport
i am catching a vline train next week and yes it's free, but i figure only the first train of the day (7.20 from Southern Cross) will have seats available. You can book a seat on a long distance bus (check vline website) so if you need a seat then this may be a better option. #melbourne #ptv
on free vline travel. [update] You can only book seats on long distance buses. So you need to join the service where it starts if you can. Also be prepared for the possibility that your travel cannot proceed because the service is full. Honestly I think this is a really dumb idea - the fares were already quite cheap. . #auspol #ptv [I went to the train station and had to convince them that they actually could do a booking. But eventually I got one on the bus. Not on the train though, that is first come first served.] [further update. You can book all long distance buses so they are a better choice for longer journeys)]

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Latest from STRA: We're running the first-ever **Sustainable Transport Forum**!

This is a monthly 'town hall' style event, where we listen to your thoughts on how to change Melbourne's public transport network for the better. We will be discussing topics regarding sustainable transport - whether it's public or active transport. Plus - snacks will be provided!

This month - we will be hosting at Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton, just a short walk from the Melbourne University tram stop.

Members of STRA enter free, and non-member tickets are $2.

Come on down, get a slice and join STRA today!

https://thq.fyi/se/jZgh9IM

#uptheSTRA #melbourne #publictransport #PTV

📅 STRA Sustainable Transport Forum - 15-04-2026

🗓️ 15-04-2026 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM 📍 Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre

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Leading on from yesterday here is another bad disruption notice on the Transport Victoria website.

Amongst other things, it tells people to catch a Glen Waverley train from Camberwell Station, and a Craigieburn train from Footscray Station. All completely wrong.

#MelbourneTrains #PublicTransport #PTV