Alastair Taylor
@alastairtaylor.bsky.social
One of the founders of Urban.com.au. Transport, sci-fi, cities and general shitposting contained herein. I swear in English and French, a lot.
On my recent trip over to Cuzziebro-land, I couldn't help but think the new CRL is going to be tup top for getting up those f**ken hills/volcanoes from Britomart. Getting to cool places like this is going to be far easier.
February 21, 2025 at 5:38 AM
On my recent trip over to Cuzziebro-land, I couldn't help but think the new CRL is going to be tup top for getting up those f**ken hills/volcanoes from Britomart. Getting to cool places like this is going to be far easier.
Best way to change platforms at Flinders is back!
Only became obvious when seeing it for my own eyes every platform group has a PID in the underpass, but they are alternate which direction they’re facing.
They show next train grouped by line info/not individual service deets.
Only became obvious when seeing it for my own eyes every platform group has a PID in the underpass, but they are alternate which direction they’re facing.
They show next train grouped by line info/not individual service deets.
January 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Best way to change platforms at Flinders is back!
Only became obvious when seeing it for my own eyes every platform group has a PID in the underpass, but they are alternate which direction they’re facing.
They show next train grouped by line info/not individual service deets.
Only became obvious when seeing it for my own eyes every platform group has a PID in the underpass, but they are alternate which direction they’re facing.
They show next train grouped by line info/not individual service deets.
Did you know that Vic effectively nailed a housing completion target recently, according to 'the voice of the property industry'?
All the states that didn't hit a target got their own press release.
All the states that didn't hit a target got their own press release.
January 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Did you know that Vic effectively nailed a housing completion target recently, according to 'the voice of the property industry'?
All the states that didn't hit a target got their own press release.
All the states that didn't hit a target got their own press release.
👍 great use of all that screen space re: disruptions
December 9, 2024 at 4:33 AM
👍 great use of all that screen space re: disruptions
Just make MM2 Newport-Clifton Hill one of these and be done with it. youtu.be/60fvZuXW_Ew
Thessaloniki Metro, Greece - From Antiquity to Modernity [4K]. #metro
YouTube video by Simon Kranz
youtu.be
December 3, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Just make MM2 Newport-Clifton Hill one of these and be done with it. youtu.be/60fvZuXW_Ew
Just SRL precinct visions. That's the bskeet.
December 2, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Just SRL precinct visions. That's the bskeet.
Rooftop cinema at Palace MP being set up!!
December 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Rooftop cinema at Palace MP being set up!!
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Sydney may have frequency and it may finally have the Mariyung trains but Sydney will never have the HCMT.
December 1, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Sydney may have frequency and it may finally have the Mariyung trains but Sydney will never have the HCMT.
I struggle with the ‘why should the federal government have a cities strategy when the states have the planning power’ before anything else really.
The new National Urban Policy has finally been released after a year of drafting, consultations and workshops run by KPMG, the result is a completely anodyne, feel-good waste of paper.
minister.infrastructure.gov.au/mcallister/m...
minister.infrastructure.gov.au/mcallister/m...
November 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM
I struggle with the ‘why should the federal government have a cities strategy when the states have the planning power’ before anything else really.
Annual summertime / disruptions notice. www.premier.vic.gov.au/getting-read...
Getting Ready For Two New Tunnels To Open Next Year
The Allan Labor Government is ramping up work to prepare for the West Gate Tunnel and Metro Tunnel to open next year – two projects that will slash travel times for Victorians. The Metro Tunnel has en...
www.premier.vic.gov.au
November 28, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Annual summertime / disruptions notice. www.premier.vic.gov.au/getting-read...
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i went to wangaratta to ride the first tap-and-go bus in victoria! read here for my thoughts alisonrambles.substack.com/p/the-first-...
November 28, 2024 at 1:26 AM
i went to wangaratta to ride the first tap-and-go bus in victoria! read here for my thoughts alisonrambles.substack.com/p/the-first-...
Aus Parliament House putting their streams on YouTube = 👌
November 28, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Aus Parliament House putting their streams on YouTube = 👌
Canadian media perhaps understandably off their choppers re: possible 25% tariffs youtu.be/4SVgMixtSYI
How would U.S. impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods?
YouTube video by CTV News
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Canadian media perhaps understandably off their choppers re: possible 25% tariffs youtu.be/4SVgMixtSYI
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Bourke St Melbourne 1969.
Pic credit Stephen Fleay personal collection
Pic credit Stephen Fleay personal collection
November 23, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Bourke St Melbourne 1969.
Pic credit Stephen Fleay personal collection
Pic credit Stephen Fleay personal collection
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Today I found out that #Finland runs 'Jail Coaches' on their regular Intercity trains. I've never seen this before! Does any other country do this? 🤔🇫🇮 #NonstopEurotrip
📸 Photo courtesy of ValeriyTravel 📸
📸 Photo courtesy of ValeriyTravel 📸
November 21, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Today I found out that #Finland runs 'Jail Coaches' on their regular Intercity trains. I've never seen this before! Does any other country do this? 🤔🇫🇮 #NonstopEurotrip
📸 Photo courtesy of ValeriyTravel 📸
📸 Photo courtesy of ValeriyTravel 📸
Geelong Victoria Australia one of the fastest growing cities
YouTube video by Big JayDog Adventures
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Thanks to inevitable stuck-behind-metro train, the slow speed affords you the opportunity to have a good look at Carnegie in this vid. The south (left) is dominated by 3, 4 and 5 level resi buildings with larger to the north. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0H8...
November 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Thanks to inevitable stuck-behind-metro train, the slow speed affords you the opportunity to have a good look at Carnegie in this vid. The south (left) is dominated by 3, 4 and 5 level resi buildings with larger to the north. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0H8...
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thinking of this today
November 19, 2024 at 6:39 AM
thinking of this today
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Say a little prayer to the social media advisors waiting to get approval 🙏
November 19, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Say a little prayer to the social media advisors waiting to get approval 🙏
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The Expanse (2015-2022): Rocinante/Tachi, art by Ryan Dening
November 16, 2024 at 12:02 AM
The Expanse (2015-2022): Rocinante/Tachi, art by Ryan Dening
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V/line is in a tough spot when it comes to scheduling. By all accounts the fare cap is an insane success, but there aren't the resources to provide the needed capacity
Passengers should really expect to stand on suburban services, but when your country trains are serving urban areas, it's an issue
Passengers should really expect to stand on suburban services, but when your country trains are serving urban areas, it's an issue
There was more to this tale - the train got far more crowded along the way. Expanded into a blog post: danielbowen.com/2024/11/18/v...
November 18, 2024 at 3:32 AM
V/line is in a tough spot when it comes to scheduling. By all accounts the fare cap is an insane success, but there aren't the resources to provide the needed capacity
Passengers should really expect to stand on suburban services, but when your country trains are serving urban areas, it's an issue
Passengers should really expect to stand on suburban services, but when your country trains are serving urban areas, it's an issue
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landing 10 minutes early is a treat but nothing compares to getting to do real life testing of my ability to recognise places solely from aerial views. Maidstone tram depot construction is coming along well!
November 17, 2024 at 7:16 AM
landing 10 minutes early is a treat but nothing compares to getting to do real life testing of my ability to recognise places solely from aerial views. Maidstone tram depot construction is coming along well!
Caulfield-Dandenong 9 stations rebuilt as part of Level Crossing Removals, gotta love them.
November 17, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Caulfield-Dandenong 9 stations rebuilt as part of Level Crossing Removals, gotta love them.