Month: August 2012
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PT Problem of the Day: Some V/Line train windows so dirty you can barely see out of them
PTUA member Andrew asked V/Line staff why the windows on this Albury train were so dirty, and was told the train could not use the train wash at Southern Cross station. Could it be that V/Line’s train wash can only cope with broad gauge trains, meaning the Albury trains can’t use it? If so, why…
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PT Problem of the Day: Level crossing rules and signage out of sync with reality
As highlighted in The Age on Friday, there is a disconnect between the laws around level crossings and how many of them work. Crossings that allow access to stations with island platforms are required by PTV standards to have gates that operate independently, opening and closing according to which track(s) have approaching trains. But the…
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PT Problem of the Day: Incorrect #Myki signage on some trams says to touch-off (you don’t usually need to)
For the vast majority of tram trips, it’s unnecessary to touch-off — doing so just wastes time, and can cause delays, particularly at busy tram stops. The only circumstance when it is necessary is when you are travelling entirely within the zone 2 sections of routes 75, 86, 109 and specifically want the zone 2-only…
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“Illogical” Myki flaw exposes passenger privacy
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called for urgent changes to the Myki ticketing system to ensure passenger privacy is not compromised by vending machine EFTPOS receipts. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said that the way the vending machines work is flawed, resulting in many users leaving behind top-up receipts that include not just the…
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PT Problem of the Day: Geelong trains to bypass Werribee from 2016
We’re told that some 1500 people travel on the Geelong line to and from Werribee every week. The Regional Rail Link project, expected to open in 2016, will result in a big boost in track capacity, allowing more Metro and V/Line trains to run, but will also see Geelong trains bypass Werribee. It’s not clear…