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!https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mz5ccnndhs2bIt's World Cities Day! Cities work best when people can move quickly and efficiently around them. Reliable fast frequent public transport options help make this happen.🏙️🚉 https://www.un.org/en/observances/cities-day31 Oct 2026 02:57 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz5ccnndhs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3myz4umjxbs2kTown Hall station exit: Fed Sq or Collins St or Swanston St? Escalators: walk or stand? Get around: frequent fast reliable PT or are you stuck in the traffic? It's good to have choices29 Oct 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz4umjxbs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mywdhjzdmq2eHousehold budgets are under pressure. Better walking, cycling and public transport options across more of Melbourne and Victoria are key to helping people access education, opportunity, social connections and more. Source: Foodbank https://reports.foodbank.org.au/foodbank-hunger-report-2026/ 28 Oct 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywdhjzdmq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3myu2gzobbo2kThanks to all who attended last week's Volunteers and Members meeting! Great discussion, plenty of ideas. Sign up as a free supporter or a paid member to stay up to date on future events. ptua.org.au/members/27 Oct 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3myu2gzobbo2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mynofeyrai23🌧️It's one of those days when you see the effectiveness of the shelter at your station or stop... and the benefits of a short wait.24 Oct 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynofeyrai23https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3myjvwpc42m2xLow floor trams alone can't make the tram network accessible for everyone.23 Oct 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjvwpc42m2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxbokywivz2dWhat is the future of public transport in Melbourne? Join us for a workshop and roundtable on how we can advocate for better, more frequent public transport - 6pm on 23rd October. For details and to register: https://ptua.wildapricot.org/event-686652407 Oct 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxbokywivz2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3my4ldqdni22bWeekends are the busiest shopping days... so why do most bus routes have fewer services? More buses more often will cut the wait and get more people onto public transport and out of the traffic.🛍️🚌18 Oct 2026 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4ldqdni22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxzjmdinz72jOur campaigns are funded entirely from memberships. Join now to support better public transport. ptua.org.au/members/16 Oct 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzjmdinz72jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxvqhfkupa2nThis Saturday, midday: GetWestMoving. Have your say. Hear from decision-makers. Help get the West moving. Details and registration here: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/getwestmoving15 Oct 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxvqhfkupa2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxruzrpist2d🚉🎂Happy birthday to Paisley station, opened 14 October 1929, closed in 1985. Re-opening this station alongside a shake-up of Werribee line timetables would boost public transport options in this part of Melbourne's west, helping more people avoid congestion. 📷Lachlan Tansey via Wikipedia13 Oct 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxruzrpist2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxpvvlri272lThe plan to move buses out of Moorabool Street in #Geelong will make trips worse for bus passengers, and risks making existing problems worse. Statement from our Geelong branch: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/lib-plan-means-worse-bus-trips-geelong/13 Oct 2026 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxpvvlri272lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxklskcp6c23Extra PT for today's Marathon, including Metro tunnel trains running every 5 mins much of the day. In 2010 organisers said: "public transport is not an option" - back then the first trains didn't reach the city until 8am. In 2026: "We highly suggest that all competitors take public transport"🏃👍10 Oct 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxklskcp6c23https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxffbwugoo2dStation car parks are full early in the morning. Expanding them is incredibly expensive and never meets demand. Vastly improving feeder buses, walking and cycling options is a better, more affordable, more scalable way of getting people to the station. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/new-tarneit-train-station-car-park-overflowing-with-commuters/10723271608 Oct 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxffbwugoo2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxe3u7ojpc27🚉🎂Happy 137th birthday to Upfield station, first opened 8th October 1889. With Melbourne's north growing, the single track section is a big issue, preventing frequent reliable trains from running. It's time for government to duplicate, and move ahead on an extension further north.08 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxe3u7ojpc27https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mxbokywivz2dWhat is the future of public transport in Melbourne? Join us for a workshop and roundtable on how we can advocate for better, more frequent public transport - 6pm on 23rd October. For details and to register: https://ptua.wildapricot.org/event-686652407 Oct 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxbokywivz2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mx7avua4ed27Today's tram incident is shocking, and our best wishes are with the victim for a full and speedy recovery. Unfortunately, hundreds of trams still have no CCTV, and we call on the government to act on this. All passengers have a right to be safe on public transport. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/woman-stabbed-random-melbourne-tram-attack/10723419406 Oct 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx7avua4ed27https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mx3y3chkl22p🎂Happy 45th birthday to V/Line's N class carriages, which first entered service on 5th October 1981. Unlike most of the newer VLocity trains, they have catering, and easy access to all carriages. The VLocity design is 20+ years old; it's time for a new design of regional train for Victoria.05 Oct 2026 03:30 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx3y3chkl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mwwl2clxgp2dGood to see Transport Victoria planning and consulting on bus network changes around City of Casey. Direct routes are simpler to understand and mean faster trips. The key is ensuring good access to local stops, and good bus service frequency to minimise waiting. https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2026-10-01/casey-bus-network-overhaul-proposed/ 02 Oct 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwl2clxgp2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mwtuedabof2gGood to see a Senate Committee recommendation of a text message option to contact Triple Zero. Public transport users have been asking for this, as a way of reaching help without having to make a voice call.📱🚨 https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/TripleZero48P/Report01 Oct 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtuedabof2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mwjrpfw5cx2dLabor pledge to duplicate the Upfield Line and run more train services - will the Coalition match it? Postponing the crossings to align with this project also means an opportunity to provide Sydney Road with platform tram stops before the works close the rail line - essential for access. 📰The Age27 Sep 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjrpfw5cx2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mwc7yq5qtz2fMany cities use colours, names or numbers for their train lines. "Bayside line" would be a lot easier to remember than "Werribee, Laverton, Williamstown and Sandringham line". 🚉🏖️ What do you think? (See baysideline.com)24 Sep 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwc7yq5qtz2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mw7r4q5gw423Our friends at Rail Futures have released their vision for an integrated multi-modal public transport network, with frequent services and seamless connections right across Melbourne, to keep people moving as the city grows. Read about the plan here: www.railfutures.org.au/23 Sep 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7r4q5gw423https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mvwxyrzjth2g🚋🌍🏆Did you catch the Tram Driver Championship? It's great to see Melbourne's tram drivers competing against the world's best, and also a reminder that our trams need better accessibility, on-road priority and service frequency to be truly world class. (Video link below) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/20/the-gunzels-grand-final-melbourne-tramaroos-campaign-derails-at-european-tramdriver-championship20 Sep 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvwxyrzjth2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mvthi264fk2hWhen we compared Sydney vs Melbourne suburban train patronage, some people asked about trams. Good question! So we added trams, and also buses. Sydney still comes out on top. One factor: a bigger network of high frequency services, making public transport easier to use, getting more people on board.19 Sep 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvthi264fk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mvk52nqyap2yIt's that time of year again. Hopefully your wait for a train is a short one, but watch out for swooping birds! 🐦‍⬛15 Sep 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvk52nqyap2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mvegkvvuzc26🚉🎉Happy opening day to West Tarneit station! More upgrades are needed for Melbourne's growing west, but this station will make a big difference to the local community.👍 📷LachlanTansey, via Wikipedia CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2026 01:21 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvegkvvuzc26https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mvbssxgaos2bSydney's population is similar to Melbourne, but their rail patronage is about 50% higher. Why? One factor is Sydney has frequent trains to almost every station all day, every day. It makes public transport much easier to use for more trips, so more people hop on board.👍12 Sep 2026 00:22 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbssxgaos2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mv7bow3gsf2lNFL in #Melbourne: big event, with no MCG public parking. Public transport is showing how good it can be - plenty of services ensuring the crowds get easily and efficiently to the game.👍🚉🏈11 Sep 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7bow3gsf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3muzz35h4u42b📅🚧Everyone's least favourite calendars. But it's worth checking for disruptions when planning a trip. Planned closures for upgrades might be necessary, but authorities need to ensure disruptions are minimised, info is clear and that there are plenty of staff and buses to help keep people moving.08 Sep 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzz35h4u42b