Public Transport Users Association
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Volunteer run not-for-profit advocating for better public transport in Victoria, Australia. We are NOT PTV. Visit ptua.org.au to join for as little as $50 a year and help us help you!
We agree with Albo - public transport is the best way to move people around big cities. We hope to see more State and Federal investment to make public transport faster, more frequent, more accessible, and easier to use. #auspol
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
We agree with Albo - public transport is the best way to move people around big cities. We hope to see more State and Federal investment to make public transport faster, more frequent, more accessible, and easier to use. #auspol
Great to hear the Metro tunnel will open on 30th November!
We'll keep pushing for more train services to make the most of the investment in this infrastructure, and give #Melbourne the metro service it needs. Want to help? Join us as a free supporter or a paid member.
We'll keep pushing for more train services to make the most of the investment in this infrastructure, and give #Melbourne the metro service it needs. Want to help? Join us as a free supporter or a paid member.
November 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Great to hear the Metro tunnel will open on 30th November!
We'll keep pushing for more train services to make the most of the investment in this infrastructure, and give #Melbourne the metro service it needs. Want to help? Join us as a free supporter or a paid member.
We'll keep pushing for more train services to make the most of the investment in this infrastructure, and give #Melbourne the metro service it needs. Want to help? Join us as a free supporter or a paid member.
A long wait, then a train so packed you can't get a seat? This is a regular occurrence on Melbourne's rail network every weekend (V/Line too!), despite plenty of spare track capacity and many trains sitting idle.
More services needed.
More services needed.
November 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A long wait, then a train so packed you can't get a seat? This is a regular occurrence on Melbourne's rail network every weekend (V/Line too!), despite plenty of spare track capacity and many trains sitting idle.
More services needed.
More services needed.
With more people using V/Line, extending short platforms is a no-brainer. In most locations it would be a cheap easy fix to help ensure more 6 carriage trains can run safely.
What do you do when your train is too long for the platform?
There is a problem with regional Victoria's top-of-the-line, six-carriage trains — they do not fit at more than a third of the state's train stations.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
With more people using V/Line, extending short platforms is a no-brainer. In most locations it would be a cheap easy fix to help ensure more 6 carriage trains can run safely.
Thanks to all those members who attended our Annual General Meeting last night, and congratulations to the Mt Atkinson Advocacy Forum, winner of this year's Paul Mees Award!
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thanks to all those members who attended our Annual General Meeting last night, and congratulations to the Mt Atkinson Advocacy Forum, winner of this year's Paul Mees Award!
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Coming to the @ptua.org.au Annual General Meeting? We had a great guest lined up who unfortunately couldn't make it - so it's me instead, talking about good and bad PT from my trip, and what we can learn from it. Slides including this from Lyon!
See you Wednesday night!
ptua.wildapricot.org...
See you Wednesday night!
ptua.wildapricot.org...
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Coming to the @ptua.org.au Annual General Meeting? We had a great guest lined up who unfortunately couldn't make it - so it's me instead, talking about good and bad PT from my trip, and what we can learn from it. Slides including this from Lyon!
See you Wednesday night!
ptua.wildapricot.org...
See you Wednesday night!
ptua.wildapricot.org...
🎂🚉 Happy 140th birthday to Pascoe Vale station, opened 10th Nov 1885
A birthday present is coming soon - State Government has funded more trains on weekends and evenings, cutting waiting times from 30-40 minutes to 20 and reducing crowding. A welcome upgrade! More please!👍
A birthday present is coming soon - State Government has funded more trains on weekends and evenings, cutting waiting times from 30-40 minutes to 20 and reducing crowding. A welcome upgrade! More please!👍
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎂🚉 Happy 140th birthday to Pascoe Vale station, opened 10th Nov 1885
A birthday present is coming soon - State Government has funded more trains on weekends and evenings, cutting waiting times from 30-40 minutes to 20 and reducing crowding. A welcome upgrade! More please!👍
A birthday present is coming soon - State Government has funded more trains on weekends and evenings, cutting waiting times from 30-40 minutes to 20 and reducing crowding. A welcome upgrade! More please!👍
When connecting between infrequent services, it’s sheer luck whether it’s a short wait or a long one. That’s one reason better service frequency is so important to cut waiting times and make public transport more competitive with driving.
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
When connecting between infrequent services, it’s sheer luck whether it’s a short wait or a long one. That’s one reason better service frequency is so important to cut waiting times and make public transport more competitive with driving.
#Melbourne trams spend a huge amount of their time just waiting for traffic lights.
Traffic light priority would mean faster trips, more competitive travel times, and even enable more frequent tram services with the current fleet.
Traffic light priority would mean faster trips, more competitive travel times, and even enable more frequent tram services with the current fleet.
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#Melbourne trams spend a huge amount of their time just waiting for traffic lights.
Traffic light priority would mean faster trips, more competitive travel times, and even enable more frequent tram services with the current fleet.
Traffic light priority would mean faster trips, more competitive travel times, and even enable more frequent tram services with the current fleet.
Heyington is the only railway station in Victoria with no step-free access, making the station difficult or impossible to use for people with mobility issues, prams, and even luggage. Click through and sign the petition here to get it upgraded: www.parliament.vic.g...
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Heyington is the only railway station in Victoria with no step-free access, making the station difficult or impossible to use for people with mobility issues, prams, and even luggage. Click through and sign the petition here to get it upgraded: www.parliament.vic.g...
Better buses make it easier to get around. Good to see a bus network review for Ballarat pushing ahead.
Have your say here: engage.vic.gov.au/ba...
Have your say here: engage.vic.gov.au/ba...
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Better buses make it easier to get around. Good to see a bus network review for Ballarat pushing ahead.
Have your say here: engage.vic.gov.au/ba...
Have your say here: engage.vic.gov.au/ba...
Sorry, it's 8:15pm, and you're too late to catch the last bus home from the station.😬
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sorry, it's 8:15pm, and you're too late to catch the last bus home from the station.😬
Good interchanges help make getting around by public transport easier for more people. Having the buses and trams stop right outside the station is the first step. Frequent services to minimise waiting also make a big difference.
October 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Good interchanges help make getting around by public transport easier for more people. Having the buses and trams stop right outside the station is the first step. Frequent services to minimise waiting also make a big difference.
Tram route 1. Every 10-12 minutes daytime, every day. At least every 20 minutes evenings. Runs until midnight. No wonder it's popular.👍
Whether it's train, tram or bus, every suburb and town should have public transport like this.. (but accessible!)
Whether it's train, tram or bus, every suburb and town should have public transport like this.. (but accessible!)
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Tram route 1. Every 10-12 minutes daytime, every day. At least every 20 minutes evenings. Runs until midnight. No wonder it's popular.👍
Whether it's train, tram or bus, every suburb and town should have public transport like this.. (but accessible!)
Whether it's train, tram or bus, every suburb and town should have public transport like this.. (but accessible!)
50 years ago, #Melbourne trains mostly ran every 20 minutes in the evening.
Our population has almost doubled since then... but in 2025 they run FEWER evening services, mostly every 30 minutes.
Time for State Government to fund #MoreServicesNow
Our population has almost doubled since then... but in 2025 they run FEWER evening services, mostly every 30 minutes.
Time for State Government to fund #MoreServicesNow
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
50 years ago, #Melbourne trains mostly ran every 20 minutes in the evening.
Our population has almost doubled since then... but in 2025 they run FEWER evening services, mostly every 30 minutes.
Time for State Government to fund #MoreServicesNow
Our population has almost doubled since then... but in 2025 they run FEWER evening services, mostly every 30 minutes.
Time for State Government to fund #MoreServicesNow
Good to see more services on tram routes 86 & 96, including more Saturday evening services to cut waiting times and crowding.
We hope to see Sunday night 30 min waits also fixed, and on-road priority to speed up trams, but this is a good start.
More info: transport.vic.gov.au...
We hope to see Sunday night 30 min waits also fixed, and on-road priority to speed up trams, but this is a good start.
More info: transport.vic.gov.au...
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Good to see more services on tram routes 86 & 96, including more Saturday evening services to cut waiting times and crowding.
We hope to see Sunday night 30 min waits also fixed, and on-road priority to speed up trams, but this is a good start.
More info: transport.vic.gov.au...
We hope to see Sunday night 30 min waits also fixed, and on-road priority to speed up trams, but this is a good start.
More info: transport.vic.gov.au...
Good, clear, accurate signage, wayfinding and real-time information around the public transport system is vital to help people get to the right place!
October 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Good, clear, accurate signage, wayfinding and real-time information around the public transport system is vital to help people get to the right place!
Works in Elizabeth Street, shutting down trams, would have been a good opportunity to upgrade the terminus. It's in desperate need of a wider, accessible stop. Surely its turn must come soon?
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Works in Elizabeth Street, shutting down trams, would have been a good opportunity to upgrade the terminus. It's in desperate need of a wider, accessible stop. Surely its turn must come soon?
On 12th October 1995, 30 years ago today, tram route 86 was extended to Bundoora RMIT.
Extending further to connect with trains at South Morang station would improve connections to RMIT and La Trobe Uni, and make it easier to get around the northern suburbs.
Extending further to connect with trains at South Morang station would improve connections to RMIT and La Trobe Uni, and make it easier to get around the northern suburbs.
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On 12th October 1995, 30 years ago today, tram route 86 was extended to Bundoora RMIT.
Extending further to connect with trains at South Morang station would improve connections to RMIT and La Trobe Uni, and make it easier to get around the northern suburbs.
Extending further to connect with trains at South Morang station would improve connections to RMIT and La Trobe Uni, and make it easier to get around the northern suburbs.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Finally announced! The Metro tunnel will open in early December, initially with a part-time 20 minute service. This won't really show off the benefits, but a phased opening does make sense to avoid major issues if there are hiccups with the new line. www.thesenior.com.au... #Melbourne
'Lessons learned': rubbery open date for $15b rail line
A $15 billion underground rail line has been given an opening date, but full turn-up-and-go services for passengers...
www.thesenior.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Finally announced! The Metro tunnel will open in early December, initially with a part-time 20 minute service. This won't really show off the benefits, but a phased opening does make sense to avoid major issues if there are hiccups with the new line. www.thesenior.com.au... #Melbourne
On a nice day, Point Ormond (Elwood) is a great place to watch the sunset🌇😎
But the local buses aren't coping. They're packed after dusk, just as the frequency and capacity drops - more services needed! #Melbourne #Route246
But the local buses aren't coping. They're packed after dusk, just as the frequency and capacity drops - more services needed! #Melbourne #Route246
October 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
On a nice day, Point Ormond (Elwood) is a great place to watch the sunset🌇😎
But the local buses aren't coping. They're packed after dusk, just as the frequency and capacity drops - more services needed! #Melbourne #Route246
But the local buses aren't coping. They're packed after dusk, just as the frequency and capacity drops - more services needed! #Melbourne #Route246
Tomorrow! Bus fest!
Stop by from 10am-1pm in Werribee to enjoy some live music and activities for the kids.
Share your story of using public transport in Melbourne's West. Show your support for a system of fast, frequent, and connected buses!
More details www.melbournefoe.org...
Stop by from 10am-1pm in Werribee to enjoy some live music and activities for the kids.
Share your story of using public transport in Melbourne's West. Show your support for a system of fast, frequent, and connected buses!
More details www.melbournefoe.org...
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Tomorrow! Bus fest!
Stop by from 10am-1pm in Werribee to enjoy some live music and activities for the kids.
Share your story of using public transport in Melbourne's West. Show your support for a system of fast, frequent, and connected buses!
More details www.melbournefoe.org...
Stop by from 10am-1pm in Werribee to enjoy some live music and activities for the kids.
Share your story of using public transport in Melbourne's West. Show your support for a system of fast, frequent, and connected buses!
More details www.melbournefoe.org...
🚧🚋Major works starting next week will disrupt Elizabeth Street trams. It's all in the name of progress - new and expanded tram platform stops and additional track.
See the Yarra Trams web site for more details: yarratrams.com.au/pr...
See the Yarra Trams web site for more details: yarratrams.com.au/pr...
October 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🚧🚋Major works starting next week will disrupt Elizabeth Street trams. It's all in the name of progress - new and expanded tram platform stops and additional track.
See the Yarra Trams web site for more details: yarratrams.com.au/pr...
See the Yarra Trams web site for more details: yarratrams.com.au/pr...
For some, tram is the quickest way to the #Melbourne Royal Show - but the service is in dire need of improvement. #YarraTrams #accessibility
September 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For some, tram is the quickest way to the #Melbourne Royal Show - but the service is in dire need of improvement. #YarraTrams #accessibility