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/3mr5mqih3qb22On this day in 1954, electric trains were extended to Warragul, only to be withdrawn in the 1990s. It's time to re-extend electrification on V/Line's commuter lines to reduce reliance on diesel.21 Jul 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5mqih3qb22https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqzsrzw7qs2zCongratulations Spain! ⚽🏆🇪🇸 In Barcelona, and in many other cities worldwide, they understand that for public transport reach its potential, high frequency services are vital. Cutting wait times is the best way of getting people out of their cars, and out of the traffic.🚇19 Jul 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzsrzw7qs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqxitsqr3k2fInfrequent services make connections difficult. To get people out of cars, a big city like #Melbourne needs better than trains every 20, 30, 40 minutes.19 Jul 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqxitsqr3k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqvsmwgzfi2bGood to see people out today in support of accessible tram platform stops on Sydney Road before the Upfield line closes for level crossing removal works. All of Melbourne's tram network should be accessible to everyone. Check out the local campaign here: https://www.facebook.com/SATScampaign18 Jul 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqvsmwgzfi2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqpnufz55m2tWe support the Monash Graduate Association's call for concession fares for full-time graduate students. Find out more and sign their petition here: https://mga.monash.edu/policy-campaigns/current-campaigns/ptv-campaign/15 Jul 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpnufz55m2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqn5xetrfv27🚌Do you live or travel in Bendigo? Local bus routes are being reviewed. Longer hours, more direct, better connected, more frequent bus services mean a better public transport network that more people can use. Have your say here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/bendigo-bus14 Jul 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn5xetrfv27https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqlxkejkpd2m🚌New bus timetables started in Melbourne's south east last week, including new route 886 from Hastings to Mornington. More buses means more options to get around by public transport. A step in the right direction. Details here: https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/better-bus-travel-for-the-mornington-peninsula14 Jul 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlxkejkpd2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqgc4u364y2dPTUA's Ballarat Branch is back! Advocating for more and better services and amenity for public transport users in and around Ballarat. Get in touch and join to help our campaign. https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/ballarat/news/public-transport-users-group-reconvening-advocating-for-region/12 Jul 2026 04:01 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqgc4u364y2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqd7lb6hds2kV/Line: Passengers don't want a blame game. They want a reliable public transport service they can trust. Read more: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/v-line-owes-passengers-answers-on-its-lack-of-backup-plans/10 Jul 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqd7lb6hds2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mqbosiyhn32cV/Line will have free rides on Monday and Tuesday... What's more important is that V/Line and the government look at what went wrong, why backup systems failed, the response, and what can be done to ensure our rail system is more resilient and reliable. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/why-vline-was-hit-harder-than-other-states-by-telstra-outage/10689572610 Jul 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbosiyhn32chttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mq4wismf7t2h🎂🚉Happy 165th birthday to Woodend station, opened 8 July 1861. (Not a great birthday, with huge train disruptions today☹️) The Bendigo line is often served by overcrowded short 3-car trains. Running longer trains more often would help the service keep up with demand. 📷ca 1910 via State Library08 Jul 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4wismf7t2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mq43cv5t6b2cToday's V/Line problems are hugely disruptive to passengers. Authorities must review what's happened, and look at what can be done to keep trains moving in future. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/vic-vline-train-disruption-radio-network-fault/10689127208 Jul 2026 02:32 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq43cv5t6b2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mpz3asblp22b⚠Reminder! Major train disruptions for the rest of this week on the Sunbury, Werribee, Williamstown, Cranbourne, Pakenham lines. Also impacts elsewhere, including V/Line on Saturday. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jul 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpz3asblp22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mprmqg3lnp2gShepparton is one of many Victorian regional cities in need of a revamp to bus services, to help people get around, including to workplaces and to the railway station to connect with V/Line. Read about how the local council and others are pushing for action. https://www.busnews.com.au/bonanza-or-bust-inside-sheppartons-bus-network-fight/03 Jul 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mprmqg3lnp2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mpmienb5gg2u⚠️😲Major planned train disruptions for most of next week (6-12 July 2026) on the Sunbury, Cranbourne, Pakenham lines, as well as Werribee/Williamstown lines. Also other lines including V/Line services affected evenings and on the weekend.01 Jul 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmienb5gg2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mpk6njfdh222🎂🚉Happy 140th birthday to Laverton station, opened 1st July 1886! With strong growth in the west, the Werribee line would benefit from 7-day express services, better bus connections, and re-opening of Paisley station. 📷Today vs 2009 showing 3rd platform under construction (by Weston Langford)30 Jun 2026 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk6njfdh222https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mpch7d5w622kPOV: Your connection was late and you missed the train to Upfield... on a Sunday morning 😧 State govt says fix coming soon🤞27 Jun 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpch7d5w622khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mp2vgzmezz2m🚉🎂Happy 99th birthday to Huntingdale station, opened 25th June 1927 (originally "East Oakleigh") While it isn't great for amenity, the 601 shuttle bus to Monash Uni makes this a very busy station. Frequent services and quick connections make public transport a better option for more people.👍24 Jun 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2vgzmezz2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3moyhkj4gs42f"At present, most people moving into the area will look at their options and conclude that a car is the only viable way to get around. More and better public transport, along with better walking and cycling options, is key to providing more locals with real options." https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2026-06-23/casey-commuters-miss-out-on-frequent-buses/23 Jun 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyhkj4gs42fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3movrnmru622x#Myki top-up shouldn't be this hard. Metro stations used to have posters with fares displayed. Now you need a smartphone, to scan a QR code and navigate a web site. This is not an improvement.22 Jun 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3movrnmru622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3moqteqbdnn2mTap and Go fare payment is now available for full fare passengers on trams as well as trains.🚋✅ People who prefer Myki cards can keep using them. Tap and Go only has 2 hour and daily fares - State Govt should add automatic weekly fare caps to ensure that people travelling every day don't pay more.20 Jun 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moqteqbdnn2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3moodrqrl6z2iWhat year will we have a fully accessible tram network that everyone can use? 2027? 2032? 2038? 2105?!19 Jun 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moodrqrl6z2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mojcibkmyh2nMost people in Melbourne's middle and outer suburbs have no access to high quality public transport, and as a result, have to drive almost everywhere. It's even worse in regional Victoria. More services = more choices Source: Vic Auditor General "Improving Bus Services" report17 Jun 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojcibkmyh2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3moi3nmcsng2qMelbourne's west needs better public transport! Join the rally tomorrow, midday at State Parliament calling for more action on upgrades for buses. Details here: https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/transport_justice_rally17 Jun 2026 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi3nmcsng2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3moeag6l3pk2nTraffic light priority means your tram trip is much quicker. Other cities get it right - #Melbourne can do better! 🚊🚦15 Jun 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3moeag6l3pk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mo7eg6tg4h2y9️⃣0️⃣3️⃣❤️ On this day: the Warrigal Road Smartbus in Melbourne's east was launched 14th June 2006. Route 903 was extended through to Altona in 2009. Higher frequency and longer operating hours resulted in a 37% patronage jump in the first year.👍 More buses more often = more passengers on board.🚌13 Jun 2026 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7eg6tg4h2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mnwnxyhhnz2zWhen's the last bus on your local route? On many routes the last service is too early to be useful to most people. Those that do run later are often infrequent, meaning a long wait from connecting trains. More services more often makes public transport easier to use, which gets more people on board.10 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwnxyhhnz2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mnsowa6ncc2lTap And Go will be a good option for many, but it only offers adult #Myki Money fares. State Govt should introduce an automatic weekly cap, same price as the 7 day Myki Pass, so everyday users can get the cheaper weekly rate.08 Jun 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsowa6ncc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mnnqwloe642hDon't miss your train on a Sunday morning! On the Sandringham, Craigieburn, Upfield, Mernda and Hurstbridge lines you'll be waiting up to 40 minutes for the next one. This is not good enough for a city of 5 million. We're told many of these will be impoved soon. More services can't come soon enough.06 Jun 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnqwloe642hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mnlaaye3vk2uTap and Go options have taken a looooong time to arrive. This will make a big difference to new and occasional users. Available for V/Line #Myki stations and Melbourne's west/north west, south/south east lines from tomorrow. Other metro lines from next Sunday.05 Jun 2026 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnlaaye3vk2u