http://www.ptua.org.au The public transport advocacy group for Victoria, Australia Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:15:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has extended a marvellous Melbourne greeting to new train operator Metro Trains and new tram operator Keolis / Downer, but reminded the government that it still needs to do more to coordinate services and fix infrastructure problems on trams and trains. "We hope both the ... http://www.ptua.org.au/2009/06/25/new-operators/ The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has criticised the inadequate weekend timetable for the 903 bus, stating that its lopsided frequency is resulting in overcrowding and confusion. To rectify the problem it has called for buses every 15 minutes between Mordialloc and Heidelberg. "Here we have this bizarre arrangement where ... http://www.ptua.org.au/2009/06/10/hole-in-the-903-timetable/ The PTUA submission to the Victorian upper house Select Committee on Train Services has been released. PTUA submission (PDF, 449Kb) Summary: The present inquiry has been prompted by an ongoing and widespread pattern of failure in Victoria's train services, culminating in the near-total shutdown of the metropolitan system in extreme heat ... http://www.ptua.org.au/2009/06/09/rail-inq-submission/ The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has welcomed the announcement of a new train timetable to begin in July. PTUA President Daniel Bowen said that the introduction of trains every ten minutes on the Werribee line was a significant step forward. "This is the first step towards a 'metro'-style rail service in ... http://www.ptua.org.au/2009/05/29/trains-10mins-welcomed/ This Tuesday 26th of May between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will participate in an online forum organised by Leader Newspapers. Go to www.leadernews.com.au and follow the link to the Lynne Kosky Live Blog. More sustainable transport events http://www.ptua.org.au/2009/05/25/quiz-kosky-online/