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/3mtp7vmdgqj2oGoodbye to the worst of the worst long waits on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Mernda, Hurstbridge and Sandringham lines starting today! More services on other V/Line and Metro lines too from today - it's great to see. We'll keep pushing for further improvements around the network. Want to help? Join us.22 Aug 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtp7vmdgqj2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mtnownbozg2kPart of the problem: "We have transport projects, but no plan – the Big Build *is* the plan." Read more: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/royal-commission-policy-and-governance-failures/22 Aug 2026 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnownbozg2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mtmsbkr7qv2tGreat to hear V/Line has been testing 6-car trains for the Warrnambool line to help boost capacity. Short trains aren't coping, especially on weekends. Read more: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/bigger-trains-bound-warrnambool21 Aug 2026 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmsbkr7qv2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mtkfmy5kw22sThis Sunday's train boost cuts the wait time for this connection from 32 minutes to 12 minutes. More frequent services make public transport useful for more people. We'll keep pushing for further improvements, but this is progress! 👍20 Aug 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkfmy5kw22shttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mtgg4yfwhk2vFrequent fast connections make public transport a pleasure.19 Aug 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgg4yfwhk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mtdtfwo5sc25We've been campaigning on poor train frequencies for years. Here's our video from 2024. It's great that the State Government has listened! Sunday 40 minute waits will be fixed from this weekend. There's more to do, but this is progress✅ #ItsAboutTime18 Aug 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdtfwo5sc25https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mt5nsgwbsc2jIt's the last Sunday morning of 40 minute gaps on Metro! Cutting waiting times to 20 minutes will encourage more passengers to use trains more often. Further upgrades are needed for public transport services around #Melbourne and Victoria, but this is a great step in the right direction.15 Aug 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5nsgwbsc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mt3bpn4u5i2jThere are fewer railway crossings in Melbourne nowadays, but many remain, including around regional Victoria. Stay safe around trains. #RailSafetyWeek202614 Aug 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3bpn4u5i2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mszlar3i7h2g📢 PTUA's Ballarat Branch meeting, next Tuesday 18th August at 5:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/215049836883967114 Aug 2026 06:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszlar3i7h2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mstkq7l52o2wThe Royal Commission is an opportunity to look into not just the Big Build, but also the policy and governance issues that lead to project planning failures. Read our join open letter here: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/royal-commission-policy-and-governance-failures/11 Aug 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstkq7l52o2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3msr4mcpsgi2z🎂🚉Happy birthday to Beaufort station, opened 11th August 1874. With V/Line patronage growing, problems like yesterday's track fault cause huge disruptions to people. More must be done to improve reliability, capacity and frequency of public transport across regional Victoria. 📷via PROV10 Aug 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr4mcpsgi2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3msmeiihnmj24More services more often makes public transport more useful for more people, especially for journeys with connections. Under the new timetable (starting 23rd August) more frequent trains mean this trip will be 27 minutes faster.👍09 Aug 2026 00:49 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmeiihnmj24https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mshisynxnb2bGood news! More trains running from 23rd August, on Metro and V/Line. Upgrades like this help provide a more usable public transport network that encourages more people on board. Official info here: https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/projects/metro-tunnel/more-ways-to-move07 Aug 2026 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshisynxnb2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mseinwv3w72tBarkly Street, Footscray: a plan for improved walking, safer cycling, better bus stops. Looks good to us. See more details here: https://www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/BarklySt05 Aug 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mseinwv3w72thttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3msd53gs65s2cNot too late to register for what should be a fascinating discussion tomorrow night! [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Aug 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msd53gs65s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3ms7hvyve7j2lArguably it was the $10b North East Link cost blowout that delayed Airport Rail. Better assessment of major projects before they start, including benefits and costs, is vital. Read our letter in The Age today.03 Aug 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7hvyve7j2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3ms2jljhrw22bMore frequent services can't come soon enough01 Aug 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2jljhrw22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrsvxr54es24High capacity high frequency public transport is the best way to move people around big cities.👍29 Jul 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsvxr54es24https://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrmootaelk2eGood to see new low floor trams entering service soon! #Melbourne also needs more platform stops to give us an accessible tram network that everyone can use.🚋👍27 Jul 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmootaelk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrmgcvtplj2bFor the Suburban Rail Loop's benefits to be maximised, interchange between lines needs to be quick and easy, including full weather protection, good signage, and frequent trains ensuring a short wait. Read our comments in The Age yesterday.27 Jul 2026 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmgcvtplj2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrjilhbh7n2yMany public transport timetables are written as though nobody wants to travel on Sundays. Some routes don't even run. In truth, travel demand is similar to Saturdays. More routes running on Sundays, and running more often means more people can use the network seven days-a-week.26 Jul 2026 03:59 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjilhbh7n2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrgfevysiz2aSpotted: toy 1:70 scale tram platform stops for $17. If only that meant that full size tram stops cost just $1190! On the real tram system, more is needed to ensure the whole network is accessible for everyone.24 Jul 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgfevysiz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mrcmadgtlu2dJoin us for our upcoming Volunteer-Member meeting with Peter Parker, the public transport and network planning advocate behind the Melbourne on Transit blog. We look forward to a night of casual discussion on Peter’s work, in person at Ross House. Hope to see you there! RSVP: https://ptua.wildapricot.org/event-677357123 Jul 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcmadgtlu2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mradn7wxgo2oGood to see Toronto is trialling cameras to catch motorists illegally and dangerously passing stopped trams. When can we get this in Melbourne? https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/ttc-launches-streetcar-camera-pilot-monday-to-catch-drivers-illegally-passing-open-doors/article_f2c37bc3-7ad4-4117-bfff-c2e76dc2518e.html22 Jul 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mradn7wxgo2ohttps://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/3mqn5xetrfv27