Throwback Thursday!
This Nov 1983 Julian Wright pic shows a Tait set running a Port Melbourne-bound service near what is now Port Junction - several years before the grand upgrade to “please enjoy your slow, shitty, overcrowded tram service.”
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Nov 1983 Julian Wright pic shows a Tait set running a Port Melbourne-bound service near what is now Port Junction - several years before the grand upgrade to “please enjoy your slow, shitty, overcrowded tram service.”
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
December 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Throwback Thursday!
This Nov 1983 Julian Wright pic shows a Tait set running a Port Melbourne-bound service near what is now Port Junction - several years before the grand upgrade to “please enjoy your slow, shitty, overcrowded tram service.”
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Nov 1983 Julian Wright pic shows a Tait set running a Port Melbourne-bound service near what is now Port Junction - several years before the grand upgrade to “please enjoy your slow, shitty, overcrowded tram service.”
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Today (4th December) is Gunzel Day - a day to recognise train, tram, bus (and other transport-type) enthusiasts.
You can celebrate today by watching Malcolm on ABC iView (or find it on your favourite torrent site).
#MetroTrains
You can celebrate today by watching Malcolm on ABC iView (or find it on your favourite torrent site).
#MetroTrains
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Today (4th December) is Gunzel Day - a day to recognise train, tram, bus (and other transport-type) enthusiasts.
You can celebrate today by watching Malcolm on ABC iView (or find it on your favourite torrent site).
#MetroTrains
You can celebrate today by watching Malcolm on ABC iView (or find it on your favourite torrent site).
#MetroTrains
A serious, no sarcasm post:
With today’s opening of the #MetroTunnel we’d like to congratulate the Vic Govt, Metro Trains, CYP and all involved on making this massive transport infrastructure project a reality - one that is a major game changer for commuters.
#MetroTrains
With today’s opening of the #MetroTunnel we’d like to congratulate the Vic Govt, Metro Trains, CYP and all involved on making this massive transport infrastructure project a reality - one that is a major game changer for commuters.
#MetroTrains
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A serious, no sarcasm post:
With today’s opening of the #MetroTunnel we’d like to congratulate the Vic Govt, Metro Trains, CYP and all involved on making this massive transport infrastructure project a reality - one that is a major game changer for commuters.
#MetroTrains
With today’s opening of the #MetroTunnel we’d like to congratulate the Vic Govt, Metro Trains, CYP and all involved on making this massive transport infrastructure project a reality - one that is a major game changer for commuters.
#MetroTrains
Metro 11.40am Update:
Services through the Metro Tunnel are currently delayed due to a FSV request near Arden.
Who had “first delay two hours after the Tunnel opened” on their bingo card?
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
Services through the Metro Tunnel are currently delayed due to a FSV request near Arden.
Who had “first delay two hours after the Tunnel opened” on their bingo card?
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
November 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Metro 11.40am Update:
Services through the Metro Tunnel are currently delayed due to a FSV request near Arden.
Who had “first delay two hours after the Tunnel opened” on their bingo card?
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
Services through the Metro Tunnel are currently delayed due to a FSV request near Arden.
Who had “first delay two hours after the Tunnel opened” on their bingo card?
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
Good morning Melbourne!
The Metro Tunnel opens today!
After only… checks notes… ten years, five chief engineer breakdowns, three budget blowouts and more artist impressions than scheduled trains.
Enjoy Melbourne’s newest way to be late in style.
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
The Metro Tunnel opens today!
After only… checks notes… ten years, five chief engineer breakdowns, three budget blowouts and more artist impressions than scheduled trains.
Enjoy Melbourne’s newest way to be late in style.
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Good morning Melbourne!
The Metro Tunnel opens today!
After only… checks notes… ten years, five chief engineer breakdowns, three budget blowouts and more artist impressions than scheduled trains.
Enjoy Melbourne’s newest way to be late in style.
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
The Metro Tunnel opens today!
After only… checks notes… ten years, five chief engineer breakdowns, three budget blowouts and more artist impressions than scheduled trains.
Enjoy Melbourne’s newest way to be late in style.
#MetroTrains #MetroTunnel
Multiple flights across Australia are cancelled or delayed due to a software issue impacting Airbus aircraft.
We don’t want to be left out, so we’re checking if that software is installed on our trains - and, if not, if we can quickly install it across the fleet.
#MetroTrains
We don’t want to be left out, so we’re checking if that software is installed on our trains - and, if not, if we can quickly install it across the fleet.
#MetroTrains
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Multiple flights across Australia are cancelled or delayed due to a software issue impacting Airbus aircraft.
We don’t want to be left out, so we’re checking if that software is installed on our trains - and, if not, if we can quickly install it across the fleet.
#MetroTrains
We don’t want to be left out, so we’re checking if that software is installed on our trains - and, if not, if we can quickly install it across the fleet.
#MetroTrains
Good morning Melbourne!
We're excited to announce our 2025 Black Friday deal: buy or top up a Myki and pay full price for it.
It's our way of saying thank you.
Offer ends 11.59pm Monday 1st December 2025.
#MetroTrains
We're excited to announce our 2025 Black Friday deal: buy or top up a Myki and pay full price for it.
It's our way of saying thank you.
Offer ends 11.59pm Monday 1st December 2025.
#MetroTrains
November 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Good morning Melbourne!
We're excited to announce our 2025 Black Friday deal: buy or top up a Myki and pay full price for it.
It's our way of saying thank you.
Offer ends 11.59pm Monday 1st December 2025.
#MetroTrains
We're excited to announce our 2025 Black Friday deal: buy or top up a Myki and pay full price for it.
It's our way of saying thank you.
Offer ends 11.59pm Monday 1st December 2025.
#MetroTrains
This July 1987 @railmaps.com.au pic shows a “Grey Ghost” near Middle Park on the St Kilda line.
Grey Ghosts - refurbished Harris sets - were widely disliked by all, and considered more unpopular than a train replacement bus turning up 45 minutes late.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Grey Ghosts - refurbished Harris sets - were widely disliked by all, and considered more unpopular than a train replacement bus turning up 45 minutes late.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This July 1987 @railmaps.com.au pic shows a “Grey Ghost” near Middle Park on the St Kilda line.
Grey Ghosts - refurbished Harris sets - were widely disliked by all, and considered more unpopular than a train replacement bus turning up 45 minutes late.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Grey Ghosts - refurbished Harris sets - were widely disliked by all, and considered more unpopular than a train replacement bus turning up 45 minutes late.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Good morning Melbourne!
Today (Nov 26) is World Sustainable Transport Day.
We'd like to acknowledge the Vic Govt for the ongoing subsidies paid to us to ensure this privatised venture continues to remain sustainable for our shareholders.
#MetroTrains #TransportDay
Today (Nov 26) is World Sustainable Transport Day.
We'd like to acknowledge the Vic Govt for the ongoing subsidies paid to us to ensure this privatised venture continues to remain sustainable for our shareholders.
#MetroTrains #TransportDay
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Good morning Melbourne!
Today (Nov 26) is World Sustainable Transport Day.
We'd like to acknowledge the Vic Govt for the ongoing subsidies paid to us to ensure this privatised venture continues to remain sustainable for our shareholders.
#MetroTrains #TransportDay
Today (Nov 26) is World Sustainable Transport Day.
We'd like to acknowledge the Vic Govt for the ongoing subsidies paid to us to ensure this privatised venture continues to remain sustainable for our shareholders.
#MetroTrains #TransportDay
Good morning Melbourne!
PIDs at Flinders St Station are currently inoperative due to a system fault.
We suggest passengers consult their instincts, a local busker or a passing seagull for travel information in the interim.
#MetroTrains
PIDs at Flinders St Station are currently inoperative due to a system fault.
We suggest passengers consult their instincts, a local busker or a passing seagull for travel information in the interim.
#MetroTrains
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Good morning Melbourne!
PIDs at Flinders St Station are currently inoperative due to a system fault.
We suggest passengers consult their instincts, a local busker or a passing seagull for travel information in the interim.
#MetroTrains
PIDs at Flinders St Station are currently inoperative due to a system fault.
We suggest passengers consult their instincts, a local busker or a passing seagull for travel information in the interim.
#MetroTrains
Good morning Melbourne!
All lines are currently running a good service with no delays or disruptions.
Please enjoy this extremely limited-time phenomenon before someone sneezes near a signal box.
#MetroTrains
All lines are currently running a good service with no delays or disruptions.
Please enjoy this extremely limited-time phenomenon before someone sneezes near a signal box.
#MetroTrains
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Good morning Melbourne!
All lines are currently running a good service with no delays or disruptions.
Please enjoy this extremely limited-time phenomenon before someone sneezes near a signal box.
#MetroTrains
All lines are currently running a good service with no delays or disruptions.
Please enjoy this extremely limited-time phenomenon before someone sneezes near a signal box.
#MetroTrains
This Feb 1984 Julian Wright pic shows a 6-car Comeng in orange teacup livery near Burnley.
1984 was a truly golden age for transport operators: no smartphones, apps or alerts meaning passengers had no idea what fresh chaos awaited them.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
1984 was a truly golden age for transport operators: no smartphones, apps or alerts meaning passengers had no idea what fresh chaos awaited them.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This Feb 1984 Julian Wright pic shows a 6-car Comeng in orange teacup livery near Burnley.
1984 was a truly golden age for transport operators: no smartphones, apps or alerts meaning passengers had no idea what fresh chaos awaited them.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
1984 was a truly golden age for transport operators: no smartphones, apps or alerts meaning passengers had no idea what fresh chaos awaited them.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Metro 5.15pm (Perth Time) Update:
Services on the Ellenbrook, Airport and Midland lines are suspended due to a derailment at Bayswater.
Fortunately, this is Bayswater in Perth, so frankly it does not fall within our daily quota of things to pretend to care about.
#MetroTrains
Services on the Ellenbrook, Airport and Midland lines are suspended due to a derailment at Bayswater.
Fortunately, this is Bayswater in Perth, so frankly it does not fall within our daily quota of things to pretend to care about.
#MetroTrains
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Metro 5.15pm (Perth Time) Update:
Services on the Ellenbrook, Airport and Midland lines are suspended due to a derailment at Bayswater.
Fortunately, this is Bayswater in Perth, so frankly it does not fall within our daily quota of things to pretend to care about.
#MetroTrains
Services on the Ellenbrook, Airport and Midland lines are suspended due to a derailment at Bayswater.
Fortunately, this is Bayswater in Perth, so frankly it does not fall within our daily quota of things to pretend to care about.
#MetroTrains
⚠️ METRO TUNNEL OPENING ⚠️
The Metro Tunnel begins operation on Sunday 30 November.
Replacement buses will also begin on Sunday 30 November, because of the inevitable trespasser, disruptive passenger, signal fault, train with “a vibe issue”… take your pick.
#MetroTrains
The Metro Tunnel begins operation on Sunday 30 November.
Replacement buses will also begin on Sunday 30 November, because of the inevitable trespasser, disruptive passenger, signal fault, train with “a vibe issue”… take your pick.
#MetroTrains
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
⚠️ METRO TUNNEL OPENING ⚠️
The Metro Tunnel begins operation on Sunday 30 November.
Replacement buses will also begin on Sunday 30 November, because of the inevitable trespasser, disruptive passenger, signal fault, train with “a vibe issue”… take your pick.
#MetroTrains
The Metro Tunnel begins operation on Sunday 30 November.
Replacement buses will also begin on Sunday 30 November, because of the inevitable trespasser, disruptive passenger, signal fault, train with “a vibe issue”… take your pick.
#MetroTrains
Throwback Thursday!
This Dec 1992 pic (photog unknown) shows the result of a Comeng overrunning the buffers at Ringwood.
For a short period, this train became Australia's least airworthy aircraft.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Dec 1992 pic (photog unknown) shows the result of a Comeng overrunning the buffers at Ringwood.
For a short period, this train became Australia's least airworthy aircraft.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Throwback Thursday!
This Dec 1992 pic (photog unknown) shows the result of a Comeng overrunning the buffers at Ringwood.
For a short period, this train became Australia's least airworthy aircraft.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Dec 1992 pic (photog unknown) shows the result of a Comeng overrunning the buffers at Ringwood.
For a short period, this train became Australia's least airworthy aircraft.
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
We're pleased to hear Jacinta Allen's announcement of tougher punishments for juvenile crime.
We can only hope these laws will include harsh penalties for the most serious crime of all: not tapping on a valid Myki.
#MetroTrains
We can only hope these laws will include harsh penalties for the most serious crime of all: not tapping on a valid Myki.
#MetroTrains
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We're pleased to hear Jacinta Allen's announcement of tougher punishments for juvenile crime.
We can only hope these laws will include harsh penalties for the most serious crime of all: not tapping on a valid Myki.
#MetroTrains
We can only hope these laws will include harsh penalties for the most serious crime of all: not tapping on a valid Myki.
#MetroTrains
Today (Nov 11) is the 50th anniversary of the "Constitutional Crisis" - GG John Kerr dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on this day in 1975.
We’re still searching for the clause that lets the GG sack incompetent tram operators with similar ease.
#MetroTrains #AusPol
We’re still searching for the clause that lets the GG sack incompetent tram operators with similar ease.
#MetroTrains #AusPol
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today (Nov 11) is the 50th anniversary of the "Constitutional Crisis" - GG John Kerr dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on this day in 1975.
We’re still searching for the clause that lets the GG sack incompetent tram operators with similar ease.
#MetroTrains #AusPol
We’re still searching for the clause that lets the GG sack incompetent tram operators with similar ease.
#MetroTrains #AusPol
Throwback Thursday!
This Nov 1974 Weston Langford pic shows Parcels Van 10CM near Darebin.
VR 1974: Parcels moved efficiently across the network same day.
AusPost 2025: "We wanted to deliver, but you were home. Pick it up from the post office".
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Nov 1974 Weston Langford pic shows Parcels Van 10CM near Darebin.
VR 1974: Parcels moved efficiently across the network same day.
AusPost 2025: "We wanted to deliver, but you were home. Pick it up from the post office".
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
November 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Throwback Thursday!
This Nov 1974 Weston Langford pic shows Parcels Van 10CM near Darebin.
VR 1974: Parcels moved efficiently across the network same day.
AusPost 2025: "We wanted to deliver, but you were home. Pick it up from the post office".
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
This Nov 1974 Weston Langford pic shows Parcels Van 10CM near Darebin.
VR 1974: Parcels moved efficiently across the network same day.
AusPost 2025: "We wanted to deliver, but you were home. Pick it up from the post office".
#MetroTrains #ThrowbackThursday
Looks like something has gone wrong with the metro notify data feed this morning (the next service after these would be much sooner) #metrotrains #Melbourne
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Looks like something has gone wrong with the metro notify data feed this morning (the next service after these would be much sooner) #metrotrains #Melbourne
It’s not a PID fault, it’s a new interactive puzzle experience courtesy of V/line.
Come down to Southern Cross and play "Where The Hell Is This Train Going?"
#MetroTrains
Come down to Southern Cross and play "Where The Hell Is This Train Going?"
#MetroTrains
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It’s not a PID fault, it’s a new interactive puzzle experience courtesy of V/line.
Come down to Southern Cross and play "Where The Hell Is This Train Going?"
#MetroTrains
Come down to Southern Cross and play "Where The Hell Is This Train Going?"
#MetroTrains
Good service on the green lines - except Frankston is not running through to Southern Cross and the west, Williamstown is running as Newport shuttles, and the frequency from Newport to the City is halved. And the passenger info is confusing.
So not really good service. #Melbourne #MetroTrains
So not really good service. #Melbourne #MetroTrains
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Good service on the green lines - except Frankston is not running through to Southern Cross and the west, Williamstown is running as Newport shuttles, and the frequency from Newport to the City is halved. And the passenger info is confusing.
So not really good service. #Melbourne #MetroTrains
So not really good service. #Melbourne #MetroTrains
Metro 5.15pm Update:
Reports of a number of people out trick-or-treating in ticket thug costumes.
A very brave choice. Not everyone has the confidence to go outside dressed as Melbourne's most feared cryptid.
#MetroTrains
Reports of a number of people out trick-or-treating in ticket thug costumes.
A very brave choice. Not everyone has the confidence to go outside dressed as Melbourne's most feared cryptid.
#MetroTrains
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Metro 5.15pm Update:
Reports of a number of people out trick-or-treating in ticket thug costumes.
A very brave choice. Not everyone has the confidence to go outside dressed as Melbourne's most feared cryptid.
#MetroTrains
Reports of a number of people out trick-or-treating in ticket thug costumes.
A very brave choice. Not everyone has the confidence to go outside dressed as Melbourne's most feared cryptid.
#MetroTrains
What apps do #Melbourne #Gunzels use to get notifications on #MetroTrains?
I have both Metro Notify and PTV and so I’m getting doubled up notifications at the moment.
(I would also like to be able to mute it except on days I normally travel)
I have both Metro Notify and PTV and so I’m getting doubled up notifications at the moment.
(I would also like to be able to mute it except on days I normally travel)
October 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
What apps do #Melbourne #Gunzels use to get notifications on #MetroTrains?
I have both Metro Notify and PTV and so I’m getting doubled up notifications at the moment.
(I would also like to be able to mute it except on days I normally travel)
I have both Metro Notify and PTV and so I’m getting doubled up notifications at the moment.
(I would also like to be able to mute it except on days I normally travel)