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Seven injured as car smashes through fence onto train track in three-vehicle crash

gobstopper
February 14, 2025
0

Traffic is being directed as emergency services attend the scene.

Universities could be hit up for cash to fund costly rail loop

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 13, 2025
1

Universities could be asked to chip in to pay for a contentious $34.5 billion rail line as a state government attempts a project rebrand.

Car driven into crowd of people in Munich, injuring at least 20 people

Helen Carrie
February 13, 2025
0

Firefighters said at least 20 people were injured, while police said they were able to detain the driver of the car and did not consider him to pose any further threat.

Jeff Kennett on Melbourne underground rail: 2012 vs 2025

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 13, 2025
1

He privatised the state of Victoria that now we all regret.

NSW Health workers talk about killing Israeli patients

Helen Carrie
February 12, 2025
7

Terminating the Jews? Not a good look from NSW Health.

Warrnambool Line 2025 progress of the new working timetable

Snuffle Nose
February 12, 2025
2

I was riding the 19:15 Warrnambool on the 6th Feb 2025 on the newer timetable as VLocitys now are now operating on the daytime service time slots.

V/Line train and truck collide at Kilmany in Gippsland

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 11, 2025
4

Police say the truck was towing an excavator when it and the train collided at 10:10am on Tuesday.

Why the European Union is failing

Helen Carrie
February 11, 2025
0

EU regulators think it is too dangerous to simply break a bottle across the bow of a new ship.

Federal MPs furious over Allan’s Suburban Rail Loop ‘blackmail’

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 11, 2025
1

Four sources briefed on tense negotiations between the prime minister, Infrastructure Minister Catherine King and Allan said the Victorians were refusing to sign on to a broader package of projects

VLine shunting loco Y174 runs a Ballarat-bound Redan pilot in 1989

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 10, 2025
1

Today’s historic photo of the day: VLine shunting loco Y174 runs a Ballarat-bound Redan pilot near the Cuthberts Road level crossing between Redan and Linton […]

Shelbourne Bushfire 1969 – First Hand Account of the death of the branch line

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 10, 2025
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Most of us know little or nothing of the massive fires that reigned down on the Walmer area in 1969, the fire taking with it large portions of the Maldon – Shelbourne Line.

Queensland’s 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20pc

Helen Carrie
February 10, 2025
0

It’s proven very popular with public transport users, to the surprise of absolutely no-one.

The oligarchs are making off like bandits under Trump says Nick McKim

Helen Carrie
February 7, 2025
0

Climate will pay the price.

The X-Files Season 12 (2025) MULDER AND SCULLY ARE BACK!!!

Helen Carrie
February 7, 2025
0

A global internet viral phenomenon and a dangerous conspiracy threaten humanity’s future, forcing them to confront their darkest fears.

The world’s longest train journey

Helen Carrie
February 7, 2025
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This epic adventure allows travellers to witness breathtaking landscapes, experience diverse cultures, and enjoy comfortable accommodations along the way.

Victoria clocks deadliest January road toll in more than 15 years

Helen Carrie
February 2, 2025
1

More than 34 lives were lost on Victorian roads in January, sparking fears of the deadly trend continuing farther into 2025.

The Legacy of Ben Carroll’s time at Vicroads massive trucks on our streets

Bardy Bigglesworth
February 1, 2025
8

The roads are a lawless place under the Jacinta Allan and Ben Carroll.

American Airlines Crash: Audio Captures ATC Conversation With Black Hawk Pilot

Helen Carrie
January 31, 2025
2

Audio reveals the conversation between the control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Melbourne’s west shows folly of Suburban Rail Loop

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 30, 2025
2

Infrastructure-starved residents in Melbourne’s rapidly growing west will be the biggest casualties of Labor’s folly.

Horror as helicopter crashes into plane at Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia

Helen Carrie
January 30, 2025
5

Reports are stating bodies have been recovered following a crash involving a helicopter and a passenger plane at an airport in the US near Washington DC.

Image released after alleged sex act in front of girls on train

Helen Carrie
January 30, 2025
1

Police are appealing for help after a man approached two girls on a Sydney train and allegedly performed a sex act.

First tap-and-go public transport trials in Victoria labelled ‘gimmick’ by critics

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 28, 2025
4

As part of the deal, it must introduce tap-and-go payments — but already it has fallen behind schedule, with one of the key members of the consortium, Convergint, pulling out due to problems.

Australia Day – A few facts for the uneducated disruptors

Brian Evans
January 28, 2025
9

The 26th was chosen as Australia Day for a very different and important reason.

Exchange telephonist reminisces two decades of connecting calls

Helen Carrie
January 26, 2025
1

Helen Hastwell fondly remembers the days she worked as a “Statue? Girl” connecting calls in regional South Australia to bring people closer together. “We’d put […]

Largest Australian flag to be flown at Sydney mosque for Australia Day

Helen Carrie
January 26, 2025
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A Sydney mosque is celebrating the national holiday with an impressive feat – surpassing even that of Parliament House.

New Lease On Life For Tassie Rail Fleet

gobstopper
January 26, 2025
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Treasurer, Guy Barnett, said this project is a win-win.

WA government flags plans to reverse privatisation of freight rail network

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 26, 2025
4

The freight rail network was sold off by the Richard Court government in 2000 under a 49-year lease, and is currently being operated by Arc Infrastructure.

Victorian premier affirms commitment to Suburban Rail Loop

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 26, 2025
1

Questioned about the status of funding decisions for the two Victorian mega-projects, federal treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government considered them as separate.

Jacqui Felgate reacts to new bombshell report on the Airport Rail Link and SRL

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 24, 2025
0

“This is the conversation that we have been having, and that everyone else has been having for the last 12 months,” she said.

New data has proven that Melburnians want the Airport Rail Link way more than the Metro Tunnel

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 24, 2025
1

There’s plenty of new train lines and stations coming to Melbourne – but they’re not the one we want the most

Feds offer more cash for Melb Airport Rail to take flight

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 24, 2025
3

The bombshell move will put pressure on the Allan government’s signature $34.5bn SRL.

Popular Victorian tourism site confirms plans not to celebrate Australia Day

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 24, 2025
3

3AW Mornings was sent communication from the popular tourism site, which asks people to instead “reflect on the values of inclusivity” rather than mark the national holiday on January 26.

Sydney Train derails causing delays

gobstopper
January 17, 2025
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A Sydney passenger train has derailed in the city’s outer west near the Richmond RAAF base.

Melbourne named one of the world’s best cities

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 17, 2025
2

Melbourne has been named by Time Out magazine as the fourth-best city on earth this year.

Why it’s time to make public transport FREE for major Melbourne events

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 16, 2025
2

Shane McInnes says it’s time for a complete re-think on public transport costs at major Melbourne events.

Grain season on track

Guest authors
January 16, 2025
1

Group executive coal and bulk Patrick O’Donnell said Pacific National has a track record of delivering what matters for its customers, with rail providing the most efficient mode of transport to move grain.

A decade into Melbourne’s free trams experiment, has it been worth it?

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 15, 2025
0

Bowen predicted the Coalition’s plan, which was adopted by the incoming Labor government and rolled out on 1 January 2015, would fall short of its intended benefits for commuters.

Sampling the Warrnambool 3×1 Vlocity after Swan Hill train service reduced Vlocity train and bus

Snuffle Nose
January 14, 2025
0

The vending machines at Warrnambool were nearly empty and cold drink machine next station office was out of order.

High Commissioner to the UK’s Australia Day decision sparks major question

Helen Carrie
January 14, 2025
2

A high-ranking Australian’s decision to skip a gala dinner commemorating the national day has highlighted increased debate over its relevance.

Nearly half of public wants new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 13, 2025
0

Horizon Research has found 48 percent of people preferred the new ferries to be ‘rail enabled’ – capable of taking roll on, roll off rail carriages.

Interstate travellers take to the train as air fares between Melbourne and Sydney soar

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 11, 2025
6

Seats on 11-hour Sydney-Melbourne service regularly sold out over holiday period, as one-way flights to Tullamarine average almost $500

Track point failure at Sunshine and riding on the 19:12 Warrnambool down

Snuffle Nose
January 9, 2025
2

It was very crowded people coming from work and from Australian Open etc. All train movement were halted Wendouree ,Wyndham Vale etc was impacted and coach transfers and Ararat Service was delayed.

Warrnambool train service is ‘a shambles’ so what’s the solution?

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 7, 2025
18

The Local State Member for Warrnambool defended what has been a disastrous change to the rolling stock on the line stating their would not be a loss of seats, that turned out to be a blatant fib.

‘Unreliable’ Melbourne public transport in need of changes

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 6, 2025
4

Melbourne is significantly trailing Sydney, whose metropolitan population it has just surpassed; the question is why?

China unveils 450 km/h high-speed train prototype

Brian Evans
December 31, 2024
2

China unveils the CR450 high-speed train prototype in Beijing on Sunday.

Recent happenings on the V/Line system Vlocity and N sets why is this happening?

Snuffle Nose
December 31, 2024
8

As result in time the Vlocity will be no more reliable then a badly maintained older train known as the classic fleet the management of v/line.

Prediction: Albanese to fund Suburban Rail Loop

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 27, 2024
8

With voter collapse for the Federal ALP now happening in Victoria I would expect there to be a major funding push by Chalmers and Albanese to fund the Suburban Rail Loop.

Horrific video shows suspect watching woman burn to death on train after he allegedly set her on fire

Helen Carrie
December 24, 2024
1

Police are hunting for a man who allegedly lit a sleeping train passenger on fire then sat and watched her burn to death in horrifying video.

2 killed, 3 injured when freight train derails in small West Texas city after collision

Brian Evans
December 22, 2024
2

Two Union Pacific employees were killed and three people were injured when a freight train collided with a tractor-trailer and derailed.

Hastings Railway Station burns down

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 21, 2024
8

What replaces it will remain to be seen

Sampling the 19:12 Warrnambool Train

Snuffle Nose
December 20, 2024
0

I can’t imagine the hassle and stress endured of the people all lining up wanting buy food and drinks from those vending machines and juggling their luggages.

In fight against trucks, there’s a battle to control trains

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 20, 2024
5

Only about 6 per cent of containers move in and out of the Port of Melbourne by rail, a figure which has fallen by half since 2011.

Christmas warning looms for Sydney commuters after rail union’s ‘history-making’ vote for industrial action

gobstopper
December 19, 2024
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Aussies in one state are being warned to brace for a “catastrophe” this Christmas after hundreds of rail workers voted to strike.

Melbourne Storm scraps regular Welcome to Country ceremonies

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 15, 2024
2

This is really good news and a much needed step in the right direction for removal of divisive and harmful rhetoric undertaken for profit and political purposes.

Regional towns set to boom with Victoria’s rail revival

Brian Evans
December 14, 2024
2

Under the $4 billion boost, every regional passenger train line has been upgraded to make services more frequent and reliable.

Sampling the Warrnambool Vlocity ex 13:10 up to Melbourne on Wed 11 Dec 2024

Snuffle Nose
December 13, 2024
0

I was sampling the new working time table and after nice comfortable ride on 17:06 which was tabled as loco haul on VN19 I hoped off and met up with the 3 car Velocity.

Trial Operations begin on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 12, 2024
0

Trial Operations are a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the project that involves station staff, operators, maintenance staff and drivers rehearsing the operation of the Metro Tunnel and its stations.

Tests commence for Cherbourg-Bayonne rolling highway

Marco Raimondi
December 12, 2024
0

The launch of a rolling highway service in France between the port of Cherbourg, in the north, and Bayonne-Moguerre in the southwest, is one step…

707 Operations Inc Weekend tour 6-8 December 2024

Snuffle Nose
December 12, 2024
0

visiting and riding the Vintage Railmotors of Daylsford Tourist Railway.

How To Return Trains To Horsham

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 9, 2024
2

Momentum is really starting to build on this again, and I suspect we’ll see some of service returned within the next 5-10 years.

V/Line upgrading Warrnambool line, I think not!

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 9, 2024
5

V/Line are short on substance and large in window dressing.

Lidia Thorpe continues to divide this great nation

Helen Carrie
December 9, 2024
2

They are not her family and they don’t care about her one bit.

Experts break down the benefits and costs of Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop project

Bardy Bigglesworth
December 9, 2024
0

The government is not backing down, and contracts are signed.

Train overcrowding shows infrastructure shortfalls, V/Line commuters say

Brian Evans
December 5, 2024
8

On the Warrnambool line, these trains have been only three-carriages long due to the station platforms not being long enough for six-carriage services.

Heavy haulage roads in regional WA labelled ‘atrocious’ amid calls for better maintenance

Brian Evans
December 5, 2024
1

All across Australia we are seeing the outcome of poor transport policy with road being the preferred mode of transport and the pollution and the major on-costs associated with it.

Carnarvon’s NASA satellite dish receives first signal in almost 40 years

Brian Evans
December 5, 2024
2

This week, the 29-metre-wide parabolic antenna received its first radar signal since 1987.

A Warrnambool 13:10 Service was impacted by yet another train fault on 2-12-2024

Snuffle Nose
December 3, 2024
0

Shouldn’t they keep those older train for substitutes set to cover these newer trains to cover the newer train in a event they fail?

First passenger trips onboard new intercity trains locked in as $4b fleet green-lit

gobstopper
November 30, 2024
2

The first passengers will depart Newcastle for Sydney onboard one of the state’s new $4-billion intercity train fleet.

707 Operations Inc. Member’s special to Ballarat a Day Tour

Snuffle Nose
November 28, 2024
0

On Saturday I was riding the 707 Operations Members train, this historical Volunteer non profit organisation.

Maybe a MSM Journalist should investigate why V/line management failed to manage these events

Snuffle Nose
November 28, 2024
1

I am was riding around the system recently and note a few sets were reduced from 5 cars to 4 cars for the older N sets.

Labor has ignored Melbourne’s fastest growing communities for a decade

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 26, 2024
6

The North East Link will cost more than the SRL East project.

Interesting scenes on Warrnambool run 13:08 on 20th November 2024

Snuffle Nose
November 25, 2024
15

Was roused from a deep sleep by a phone conversation next from one the two guys that the one seat next to his work mate closer to aisle of the carriage.

Bendigo Rail Line a shambles under V/Line Management

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 23, 2024
5

Where is the Minister for Public Transport when you need her?

Minns Govt Tightens Penalties for Rail Obstructions

gobstopper
November 22, 2024
1

Strengthening the penalty aims to deter extremely dangerous conduct that puts train driver, rail worker and passenger safety at risk.

US government pushes to break up Google to fix search monopoly

Brian Evans
November 22, 2024
0

Being forced to sell Chrome and Android would be among the worst possible outcomes for Google.

Sydneysiders to avoid huge transport disruptions over weekend

gobstopper
November 21, 2024
0

Major industrial action which threatened to shut down Sydney’s rail network over the weekend has been called off after the state government and rail union successfully negotiated an impasse.

Metro Tunnel fires back at ‘bad planning’ accusations from opposition

gobstopper
November 21, 2024
1

Metro Tunnel Project Director Ben Ryan said the $13.4 billion project was built in line with other underground train tunnels globally.

Trains unable to use Metro Tunnel in labor’s latest stuff up

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 21, 2024
7

The Department also confirmed that Melbourne’s newest suburban rolling stock, the Xtrapolis 2.0 – which are currently under construction – will also be unable to use the new tunnel.

Swan Hill line and more information on Sunday 17/11/24

Snuffle Nose
November 21, 2024
9

All I can say is what a dog’s breakfast for all those involved.

10:13 Warrnambool Velocity N sets and events on the rail system

Snuffle Nose
November 15, 2024
9

I am curious to know if this is so called seemly deliberate act cutting of maintenance funds for older rolling stock maintenance is a stealth tactic.

Teen Social Media Ban is a Trojan Horse for id checks for all Social Media use

Helen Carrie
November 13, 2024
2

t’s a Trojan horse. Not about the kids at all. It’s about tracking and controlling the narrative. You will need approval to use social media.

Rail spur required for major grain facility in Western Victoria

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 11, 2024
2

This 8 km spur directly to the interstate network would be very useful introducing truck movements from the surrounding roads which have already fallen into disrepair.

Petition to prevent the introduction of substandard Vlocity trains on the Warrnambool Line

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 9, 2024
22

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly.

Observations on the Warrnambool Line on 13:08 service on 7th November 2024

Snuffle Nose
November 9, 2024
4

One thing some can’t grasp is the reasoning why the management is so hasty getting rid of N set in middle of rolling stock shortage.

Intermodal terminal owner teams up with interstate and regional rail freight operator

Guest authors
November 8, 2024
3

TC is delighted to have entered into an agreement with highly respected and experienced rail freight operator SSR for the provision of interstate, regional and port shuttle haulage services

Cost of no 3G now clear with airports and transport systems affected

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 8, 2024
1

The shutting down of 3G services across Australia will leave many without viable cellular coverage and carriers are aware. Gone are signal connections on long […]

Riding the Loco haul 10:13 Warrnambool before the change of the type train in use on 31 Nov 2024

Snuffle Nose
November 2, 2024
2

Suck and See happens in most situations I understand but when things doesn’t go to plan it can be rather expensive to rectify!

Potholes continue to cause problems in regional Victoria

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 1, 2024
2

Roma Britnell joined 3AW Drive to talk about the skyrocketing pothole problem in Regional Victoria.

The union buster and the unionist – an unlikely friendship

Helen Carrie
October 30, 2024
4

Albanese puts over that he is some kind of working-class hero.

A busy Sunday Morning and 07:40 Swan Hill was reduced from a 5 car loco haul to a 3 x1 car Velocities DMU!

Snuffle Nose
October 30, 2024
15

I will say it was terribly cramped on board and passengers who are taller and broader in stature may have problems with tightly spaced seating areas.

Metro Trains lunacy continues with lack of services on game day

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 28, 2024
0

As a result there were crush scenes at Jolimont Railway Station.

Australia’s fibre backbone race picks up speed

Brian Evans
October 28, 2024
0

Digital data is created every time someone takes a photo on their mobile phone, sends an email or saves a document to the cloud.

The Management of V/line

Snuffle Nose
October 24, 2024
17

Let’s take a closer look at who these people are and their level of experience in relation to their very important role.

Speeding trucks imperil safety around Footscray

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 24, 2024
0

Yarraville residents are demanding speed and red light cameras be installed at a pedestrian crossing where they claim speeding truck drivers are putting lives at risk.

What the British really think of Lidia Thorpe and her antics

Helen Carrie
October 23, 2024
1

I think this is the truth telling Australian’s are really looking for.

Warrnambool – V/Line to trash your long distance rail service

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 22, 2024
16

From Friday 1 November, communities in the south-west will have access to more modern, reliable and accessible VLocity trains running on the Warrnambool Line for […]

The stench of corruption in the Victorian Labor Govt has reached a new level

Helen Carrie
October 20, 2024
4

This is such a miscarriage of morals and poor judgement.

Barnaby Joyce is right about Anthony Albanese

Helen Carrie
October 20, 2024
1

We have created a nation where the state can order you to be locked up in your flat and we accept it.

Housing plan profoundly supports Suburban Rail Loop development

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 20, 2024
5

Changing the demographic landscape of Melbourne.

Victorian Opposition considers reviving East West Link project

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 18, 2024
0

They never learn and will not get back into government again.

Julie Inman Grant should resign immediately over failed X litigation

Helen Carrie
October 18, 2024
1

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has admitted she got it wrong.

Dan Andrews appointed chair of youth mental health service

Helen Carrie
October 18, 2024
2

This man has no shame to even accept this job he is an unmitigated disaster for this state both for mental health and fiscally.

Heatherton resident beats up SRL works engages in misinformation

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 15, 2024
6

Residents of a southeast Melbourne suburb are up in arms after being told of significant disruption for a major government project just days before works begin.

ARTC ignores community and despite protests destroys historic Euroa Goods Shed

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 15, 2024
8

Thanks to everybody who got behind this #campaign to save our 1873 shed.

Vlocity trains are not the answer for Regional Victoria

Snuffle Nose
October 14, 2024
12

Seems some Victorian’s are waking up to V/Lines poor management of rolling stock across the network.

Meta’s $2 Billion Mother Of All Submarine Cables For AI Will Forever Change India

Brian Evans
October 7, 2024
0

With a billion users on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, India is already Meta’s largest market in terms of users surpassing the US.

Opposition leader to try cancel Suburban Rail Loop if elected

Bardy Bigglesworth
October 2, 2024
1

Opposition leader John Pesutto has pledged to try cancel the Suburban Rail Loop project if his government is elected in 2026.

Level Crossing Removal Programme misses the point of why we are doing this

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 30, 2024
2

Why has the Victorian ALP sold this multi-billion dollar programme of work as a must do for rail services when it primary outcome is the better flowing traffic after the level crossing has been removed?

Regional trains in NSW are old, slow and half-empty – but I still enjoy the ride

gobstopper
September 30, 2024
0

The ageing fleet of Xplorer trains are running late half the time and can’t get up to speed on single tracks, but the 10-hour journey still has much to recommend it.

Discussions underway to build SA’s next generation rail fleet with battery electric trains

gobstopper
September 30, 2024
1

The future of South Australia’s rail network has been the topic of discussions between some of the world’s biggest rail companies at InnoTrans 2024.

Preserving cane train history before Australian rail buffs run out of puff

gobstopper
September 27, 2024
0

Railway enthusiast Brad Peadon is convinced time is running out to preserve remnants from the glory years of Australia’s cane trains.

Metro Tunnel faces ANOTHER massive cost blowout

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 27, 2024
5

Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson, announced a cost blowout of $837 million today, with the project now expected to cost $15 billion, $4 billion more than the original cost.

MP says capacity won’t be reduced on trains with 50 per cent less seats

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 20, 2024
10

A roll-out of more weekend services will mean overall capacity won’t be reduced when the region’s VLocity trains operate with half as many seats, Warrnambool-based […]

Onboard the R707 day tour to Maldon on 14th September 2024

Snuffle Nose
September 17, 2024
7

A rare occasion behind R 707 and T413 and using the same train to ride on the Maldon Branch Line toward Maldon from Castlemaine and pulled by J Class Oil Burning Locomotive to Maldon

Melbourne has been named the most congested city in Australia

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 13, 2024
6

Melbourne has been named Australia’s most congested city with Victorians spending an estimated 92 hours a year stuck in traffic according to data released by Novated Lease.

V/Line reduces seating capacity on Warrnambool line with Vlocity services

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 13, 2024
32

V/Line just cannot run a rail service that is fit for longer distance passengers and routes.

Full steam ahead for rail trail with no business case

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 9, 2024
7

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards seems hell bent on pushing through a rail trail removing a key rail line between two large regional cities in Victoria.

Second western freight hub shelved in six months

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 6, 2024
4

The Victorian government has defended the state’s logistics capacity after a freight giant scrapped plans for a new rail terminal.

The cost of the SRL will be huge, not building it will cost us more

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 5, 2024
2

The argument that we are saddling future generations with debt doesn’t wash.

Workers evacuated after fire in Metro Tunnel near Town Hall

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 5, 2024
0

The fire believed to have been small in size created a substantial amount of smoke and has been extingushed.

The changing face of the former Spencer St Railway Station

Snuffle Nose
September 2, 2024
5

Spencer St Station was renamed Southern Cross Station after it was redesigned.

Resumption of passenger rail services between Ballarat and Geelong long overdue

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 1, 2024
7

For reasons unknown the government and V/Line have refused to return services for the travelling public despite requests from the Ballarat and Geelong regional councils.

Introduce a Trial Shuttle Passenger Train Service between Maryborough and Mildura

gobstopper
September 1, 2024
2

More than 75000 residents live in the Sunraysia and in communities along the Mildura rail line and they have not had a passenger train service since it was axed under the Kennett government

Bairnsdale line train services just became a whole lot worse

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 31, 2024
17

In continuing to take the network back to the 1950’s a new time for the Bairnsdale Line starting September 15th 2024 will remove the final locomotive hauled services from the line.

Katie Hall MP does not like to be questioned on her press releases and performance

Brian Evans
August 30, 2024
8

Katie Hall MP the ALP Member for Footscray recently placed a press release on her page but also shared it on social media namely Facebook and Instagram.

Poor and outdated transport policy is adding to air quality issues at Southern Cross

Brian Evans
August 30, 2024
8

We need urgent electrification of Geelong, Ballarat and a plan for Bendigo. Don’t be fooled the government is well aware of this.

Riding the upgraded Warrnambool Line on 29th August 2024

Snuffle Nose
August 29, 2024
5

Line closed at 14th June for upgrades to 25th of August on the Warrnambool line and I decided to ride it to observe for myself the riding quality of the train.

A trip to Waurn Ponds with new rail works at South Geelong

Brian Evans
August 28, 2024
8

Resumption of trains on the new line upgrades, a trip from Melbourne to Waurn Ponds was in order.

Does Eureka Stadium in Ballarat need a railway station?

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 26, 2024
5

Ballarat’s Eureka Stadium is in desperate need of a railway station and underpass connecting the ground to the rail network.

The significantly flawed Westgate Tunnel Project a blight on Melbourne

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 25, 2024
7

Billions of dollars and millions of hours of labour to make the city worse.

Is a political U-turn on the cards for the Suburban Rail Loop?

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 21, 2024
3

Concerns have reached political fever pitch over the $34.5bn political albatross strangling the Allan government.

Passengers review Cranbourne Railway Station and Cranbourne Line (warning)

gobstopper
August 14, 2024
4

Then you get on the train 7.40am and there is vomit all through a carriage.

Reopening of the Warrnambool Line with DMU testing to commence

Snuffle Nose
August 13, 2024
11

Understand testing will commence this week for the newer Velocities DMU rail cars 3×2 layout.

Victoria’s freight task to reach 900 million tonnes per annum in 2051

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 8, 2024
6

Over the next 20 years, the freight task in the state of Victoria is expected to experience significant growth.

Why does Vicroads permit road trains to use suburban streets in Melbourne?

Brian Evans
July 31, 2024
22

How could any government be so poor at rail freight that almost every rail freight project is over budget or not delivered at all.

Time to reduce Australia’s reliance on Road Freight and reduce emissions

Brian Evans
July 22, 2024
4

A properly run series of national passenger trains is exactly what Australia has been seeking and will do a lot for the tourism industry

Continuously welded rail on the Victorian Railway System

Snuffle Nose
July 13, 2024
2

Trying understand the pros and cons of Continuous Weld Track Joins Technology use in the Vic Regional Railway System

A walk around Princes Park the home of the Carlton Football Club

Brian Evans
July 11, 2024
5

Princess Park even hosted the 1945 Grand Final to a packed crowd. Sadly the last AFL game to be played this ground was against Melbourne in I think 2005.

The Darebin Council deception continues in Northcote

Guest authors
June 12, 2024
3

Now under scrutiny over decisions to remove many 50+ year old trees from Clarke Street a further review over the past few days reveals they […]

How Darebin Council failed the environment and Northcote

Guest authors
June 3, 2024
3

Tree canopies keep neighbourhoods cool in summer, provide shade, create habitat for wildlife, and help support cleaner air and waterways.

Darebin Council removes 600 years of trees from Clarke Street Northcote

Guest authors
May 23, 2024
3

This inner city area needs more canopy trees not less and no consultation with residents has been undertaken. Simply a disgrace.

Exploring the rail freight opportunity in Australia

gobstopper
April 28, 2024
2

Prological’s Peter Jones explains in this MHD op-ed the benefits of rail freight and how adopting aspects of the European model can help us decrease our reliance […]

Only 2% of freight between Melbourne and Sydney goes by rail

gobstopper
February 16, 2024
5

Exclusive: rail use dwindles to minuscule levels amid over-reliance on heavy and polluting trucks, industry warns

United Airlines Launches YOLO, Fly SOLO As Singles Travel Soars To New High

Guest authors
February 14, 2025
0

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, United Airlines pitched a new mantra to the world’s solo travelers

Optical & Fixed Networks

Super Sistem engages APTelecom for Indonesian subsea cable presales

Guest authors
February 14, 2025
0

Indonesian operator Super Sistem, which is developing the Indonesian Barat Timur Indonesia (BTI) submarine cable system, has engaged consulting firm APTelecom to engage prospective customers on its behalf to undertake presales for the system.

cyber security

Philippines debuts Mastercard’s AI-based financial crime prevention system

Guest authors
February 14, 2025
0

Payment giant Mastercard has officially announced the launch of TRACE (Trace Financial Crime) in the Asia Pacific region. Described as a sophisticated network-level solution that harnesses artificial intelligence to identify and prevent money launderin…