dingee superhub
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my special interests are unbecoming and passé • 🚇 transport 🏙️ cities ⏳ history 🗺️ maps • he/him
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Shadow Roads Minister on a proposal for 30kmh limits on local residential streets: "I think it's somewhat of a nanny state solution".
My dude, the number of lives lost on the roads is up 18% on last year. If you've got better ideas, let's hear them.
www.abc.net.au/news/... #Victoria #SpringSt
My dude, the number of lives lost on the roads is up 18% on last year. If you've got better ideas, let's hear them.
www.abc.net.au/news/... #Victoria #SpringSt
30kph speed limits, eight extended tram routes in new Victorian vision
Infrastructure Victoria wants reduced speed limits in local areas, extensions to tram, train and bus routes and a big investment in social housing over the next 30 years.
www.abc.net.au
March 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Shadow Roads Minister on a proposal for 30kmh limits on local residential streets: "I think it's somewhat of a nanny state solution".
My dude, the number of lives lost on the roads is up 18% on last year. If you've got better ideas, let's hear them.
www.abc.net.au/news/... #Victoria #SpringSt
My dude, the number of lives lost on the roads is up 18% on last year. If you've got better ideas, let's hear them.
www.abc.net.au/news/... #Victoria #SpringSt
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Today’s historic pic: Near-new diesel loco N463 and VLine Melbourne to Bendigo train no 8025 approach Woodend, Vic, February 21 1987. Woodend is 78km north of Melbourne on the main broad gauge line to Bendigo. Note the semaphore signals with co-acting arms; these were replaced 20 years ago or so.
February 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Today’s historic pic: Near-new diesel loco N463 and VLine Melbourne to Bendigo train no 8025 approach Woodend, Vic, February 21 1987. Woodend is 78km north of Melbourne on the main broad gauge line to Bendigo. Note the semaphore signals with co-acting arms; these were replaced 20 years ago or so.
yeah look not sure what to say about this one
February 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
yeah look not sure what to say about this one
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Im a real Yeazel
February 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Im a real Yeazel
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Time for a new map! This one is my concept of a light rail network for Melbourne's east. Centred on converting and extending the Alamein line to Chadstone, Monash, and Rowville, it would complement gaps in the rail network and deliver fast, reliable public transport to much of the eastern suburbs.
February 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Time for a new map! This one is my concept of a light rail network for Melbourne's east. Centred on converting and extending the Alamein line to Chadstone, Monash, and Rowville, it would complement gaps in the rail network and deliver fast, reliable public transport to much of the eastern suburbs.
Time for a new map! This one is my concept of a light rail network for Melbourne's east. Centred on converting and extending the Alamein line to Chadstone, Monash, and Rowville, it would complement gaps in the rail network and deliver fast, reliable public transport to much of the eastern suburbs.
February 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Time for a new map! This one is my concept of a light rail network for Melbourne's east. Centred on converting and extending the Alamein line to Chadstone, Monash, and Rowville, it would complement gaps in the rail network and deliver fast, reliable public transport to much of the eastern suburbs.
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An hour or two ago, electric trains began regular services between Papakura and Pukekohe, so I think it is a good opportunity to make a thread on the expansion—and, sadly, at times the contraction—of railway electrification in New Zealand. It's a 102-year history beginning in the South Island
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February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
An hour or two ago, electric trains began regular services between Papakura and Pukekohe, so I think it is a good opportunity to make a thread on the expansion—and, sadly, at times the contraction—of railway electrification in New Zealand. It's a 102-year history beginning in the South Island
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There are zero modern maps of the South Australian regional bus network, that is, until now
SA has an incredibly complex set of country bus services, so I have poured far too many hours into this map
Please enjoy my magnum opus, here is every single regional route in 2025
SA has an incredibly complex set of country bus services, so I have poured far too many hours into this map
Please enjoy my magnum opus, here is every single regional route in 2025
February 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
There are zero modern maps of the South Australian regional bus network, that is, until now
SA has an incredibly complex set of country bus services, so I have poured far too many hours into this map
Please enjoy my magnum opus, here is every single regional route in 2025
SA has an incredibly complex set of country bus services, so I have poured far too many hours into this map
Please enjoy my magnum opus, here is every single regional route in 2025
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There was no catching S313 until Kangaroo Flat where the train had to wait for a down Bendigo to fly pass. Knowing the departure shot would be blocked, we didn't hang around to see her get out
Time: 4:51
Time: 4:51
January 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
There was no catching S313 until Kangaroo Flat where the train had to wait for a down Bendigo to fly pass. Knowing the departure shot would be blocked, we didn't hang around to see her get out
Time: 4:51
Time: 4:51
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Now down at the LX from McCormicks Rd, S313 once again rockets by
The train was good for about 80-85km/h for this section of track. Given the highway speed limit is 100km/h, keeping up after every crossing became a challenge
The train was good for about 80-85km/h for this section of track. Given the highway speed limit is 100km/h, keeping up after every crossing became a challenge
January 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Now down at the LX from McCormicks Rd, S313 once again rockets by
The train was good for about 80-85km/h for this section of track. Given the highway speed limit is 100km/h, keeping up after every crossing became a challenge
The train was good for about 80-85km/h for this section of track. Given the highway speed limit is 100km/h, keeping up after every crossing became a challenge
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Make transit agencies property developers. People and businesses pay to access transit not just through fares but through the higher cost of property near good transit. If transit agencies could capture that value, we'll have a virtuous cycle.
January 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Make transit agencies property developers. People and businesses pay to access transit not just through fares but through the higher cost of property near good transit. If transit agencies could capture that value, we'll have a virtuous cycle.
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Good life advice, especially for town planners
January 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Good life advice, especially for town planners
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cannot put into words just how much I missed the ubiquitous PB5 pedestrian crossing button at home. without a doubt it's the world's best. full audio, tactile and visual feedback for complete accessibility. everyone needs these around the world
January 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
cannot put into words just how much I missed the ubiquitous PB5 pedestrian crossing button at home. without a doubt it's the world's best. full audio, tactile and visual feedback for complete accessibility. everyone needs these around the world
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Back in the plains
January 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Back in the plains
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We don’t need to reinvent the wheel to make housing more affordable. The template already exists in Canberra.
Deregulate planning, regulate tenancies and build build build.
Deregulate planning, regulate tenancies and build build build.
January 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel to make housing more affordable. The template already exists in Canberra.
Deregulate planning, regulate tenancies and build build build.
Deregulate planning, regulate tenancies and build build build.
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One of the best things Australia could do for rail revitalisation and transport choice is stop the unending high-speed rail consultant reports and invest in getting right the basics of a conventional railway. The current offering is outdated, slow, infrequent—we could shave *hours* off travel time
"Seats on Sydney-Melbourne train service regularly sell out over holiday period, as one-way flights to Tullamarine average almost $500"
Huge demand, but no capacity to absorb it, and no firm plans from any level of government to fix this.
theguardian.com/australia-ne…
Huge demand, but no capacity to absorb it, and no firm plans from any level of government to fix this.
theguardian.com/australia-ne…
Soaring air fares between Melbourne and Sydney see travellers take 11-hour train
Exclusive: Seats on Sydney-Melbourne train service regularly sell out over holiday period, as one-way flights to Tullamarine average almost $500
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
One of the best things Australia could do for rail revitalisation and transport choice is stop the unending high-speed rail consultant reports and invest in getting right the basics of a conventional railway. The current offering is outdated, slow, infrequent—we could shave *hours* off travel time
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Today’s historic pic: P20 heads VLine train no 8054 before starting its run to Melbourne from Kyneton, Vic, July 22 1989. Kyneton is 92km north of Melbourne on the broad gauge main line to Bendigo. P20 entered service in 1956 as ‘Flat top’ T337 and was rebuilt as P20 in 1985.
January 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Today’s historic pic: P20 heads VLine train no 8054 before starting its run to Melbourne from Kyneton, Vic, July 22 1989. Kyneton is 92km north of Melbourne on the broad gauge main line to Bendigo. P20 entered service in 1956 as ‘Flat top’ T337 and was rebuilt as P20 in 1985.
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I love railcars bro look how cute he is
January 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I love railcars bro look how cute he is
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After the Harvest
Dooen S Road
Horsham, Victoria
#photography
#fujifilm
#snapseed
#landscape
#artphotography
Dooen S Road
Horsham, Victoria
#photography
#fujifilm
#snapseed
#landscape
#artphotography
January 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
After the Harvest
Dooen S Road
Horsham, Victoria
#photography
#fujifilm
#snapseed
#landscape
#artphotography
Dooen S Road
Horsham, Victoria
#photography
#fujifilm
#snapseed
#landscape
#artphotography
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We'd get way more bang-for-buck from a Federal "make regional rail not terrible" Authority. If Sydney-Canberra was 2 hours it'd be a winner. That's speeds our existing trains could do if the tracks allowed it.
January 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We'd get way more bang-for-buck from a Federal "make regional rail not terrible" Authority. If Sydney-Canberra was 2 hours it'd be a winner. That's speeds our existing trains could do if the tracks allowed it.
This is perhaps the opposite of a fantasy map. It imagines a world where Melbourne lost its tram network postwar like so many other cities and only rebuilt a small light rail system in recent decades. An interesting map to make, but one I'm very very glad isn't reality.
December 31, 2024 at 12:41 AM
This is perhaps the opposite of a fantasy map. It imagines a world where Melbourne lost its tram network postwar like so many other cities and only rebuilt a small light rail system in recent decades. An interesting map to make, but one I'm very very glad isn't reality.
Today's map:
December 24, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Today's map:
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GUNZEL CHRISTMAS
Yesterday Aurizon very kindly rostered two classic "streamliner" locomotives on the Adelaide - Port Pirie freight train. These classic engines, built between 1970-1972, are the last of there kind ever made
Oh how jealous the US foamers would be 😆
Yesterday Aurizon very kindly rostered two classic "streamliner" locomotives on the Adelaide - Port Pirie freight train. These classic engines, built between 1970-1972, are the last of there kind ever made
Oh how jealous the US foamers would be 😆
December 21, 2024 at 10:29 PM
GUNZEL CHRISTMAS
Yesterday Aurizon very kindly rostered two classic "streamliner" locomotives on the Adelaide - Port Pirie freight train. These classic engines, built between 1970-1972, are the last of there kind ever made
Oh how jealous the US foamers would be 😆
Yesterday Aurizon very kindly rostered two classic "streamliner" locomotives on the Adelaide - Port Pirie freight train. These classic engines, built between 1970-1972, are the last of there kind ever made
Oh how jealous the US foamers would be 😆
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An assortment of trams in SEC livery out today on a jaunt at Ballarat. They are having a little thing today to mark 50 years of preservation.
December 21, 2024 at 1:55 AM
An assortment of trams in SEC livery out today on a jaunt at Ballarat. They are having a little thing today to mark 50 years of preservation.