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/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/3muzz35h4u42bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3muwcfll2qx2x🚉🚴Cycling and public transport make a great combination. We support the call from Bicycle Network for 5% of state transport infrastructure budget to be used to provide better cycling infrastructure. Read more here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy/strategic-cycling-corridor/07 Sep 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwcfll2qx2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3muslp4nqpb2gThere's heavy traffic and travel demand 7 days a week in Melbourne and our regional cities. It's time public transport services caught up. More frequent services means more people on public transport.05 Sep 2026 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muslp4nqpb2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3muq5ofw7f62aMore public transport systems are adding monthly or weekly fare caps, so regular users can avoid the hassle and upfront expense of preloading a Pass. Victoria should do this too, especially now we've got Tap And Go. https://nowtoronto.com/news/ttc-monthly-fare-cap-47-trips-september-1/04 Sep 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muq5ofw7f62ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mukvms2dyu2nWith so many suburban and regional town buses offering inadequate services on the weekends, we're calling for Sunday timetables to be scrapped, upgraded to Saturday - to ensure more 7 day routes - and for key routes to have improved frequencies. https://www.busnews.com.au/ptua-frequent-bus-services-election-2026/02 Sep 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukvms2dyu2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3muewpvteyr2i⚠️From Tuesday: Watergardens to Sunbury and Dandenong to Cranbourne trains are replaced by buses due to industrial action affecting train maintenance. We hope this is resolved soon and doesn't spread - if you're on these lines, keep a look out for updates from Metro.31 Aug 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3muewpvteyr2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mue53pypcn2gWhether or not SRL proceeds or is paused, it's important that the rest of the public transport network gets more upgrades to make it fast, frequent and reliable. We've outlined initiatives for buses, trams, Metro and V/Line that our politicians should be prioritising. https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/priorities-for-2026-election/31 Aug 2026 05:06 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mue53pypcn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mu6fqbclvz2kUpfield line: every 10 minutes between Coburg and the City? Yes, it is possible! It's happening all this weekend due to Craigieburn/Werribee/Williamstown line works. Great to see... maybe they should try this more often... for instance every peak hour? 🤔28 Aug 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6fqbclvz2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mu4hb42bhi2kWhen it comes to infrastructure, the best outcomes come from well researched independent advice. We're incredibly disappointed that the State Government has taken the short-sighted decision to shut down Infrastructure Victoria, putting an end to their good work. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/government-to-shut-down-infrastructure-victoria/10708898028 Aug 2026 03:47 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4hb42bhi2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ptua.org.au/post/3mturosyui42tMinimising project costs is important, but convenient easy interchanges are not "unnecessary extras" - especially for a project designed primarily to connect existing rail lines. They are key to ensuring the benefits of the investment are maximised. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/suburban-rail-loop-project-ben-carroll-savings-2-billion/10707328025 Aug 2026 02:32 +0000at://did:plc:zhrrsf66ymo7xbob4k3aeztr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mturosyui42thttps://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/3mseinwv3w72t