New V/Line next train displays displaying non-stations like Parwan Loop, as well as superfluous express running
It appears that the system is being driven by the WTT (working timetable) - with a cross at Parwan Loop, and no stops at Deer Park West Junction, Bank Box Loop, Bungaree Loop East, Bungaree Loop West, Ballarat East or North Ballarat Junction
Wednesday 16 July 2014 08:18 AMViewed 1470 times
(5 times this month, 29 times this year)
New LCD next train display for V/Line services at Footscray platform 4
Wednesday 16 July 2014 08:18 AMViewed 1692 times
(8 times this month, 38 times this year)
Six platforms at Footscray station, yet passengers are only told the next four trains!
Wednesday 16 July 2014 08:00 AMViewed 1120 times
(2 times this month, 18 times this year)
Metro using the PIDS at Richmond station to promote Channel 7 TV show 'House Rules'
One of the contestants on the show - 'Lisa' - is an employee at Metro Trains Melbourne head office
Friday 4 July 2014 18:07 PMViewed 1411 times
(8 times this month, 27 times this year)
PIDS at Richmond station displaying the stopping pattern portion of their message
Friday 4 July 2014 18:07 PMViewed 820 times
(2 times this month, 19 times this year)
Useless PIDS at Footscray - six platforms, and it only tells you the next four trains
Wednesday 7 May 2014 08:29 AMViewed 760 times
(4 times this month, 13 times this year)
Flipdot LED next train displays at Craigieburn platform 2
Saturday 12 April 2014 16:42 PMViewed 1174 times
(1 time this week, 14 times this month, 42 times this year)
Flipdot LED next train display on the main concourse at Craigieburn
Saturday 12 April 2014 16:41 PMViewed 1001 times, 15 times this year)
Footscray has trains to almost a dozen different termini, but only the next two down trains can be displayed at one time
Williamstown, Laverton, Werribee, Sunbury, Geelong, Warrnambool, Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Ararat, Maryborough, Kyneton, Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca...
Friday 7 February 2014 18:02 PMViewed 881 times
(2 times this month, 15 times this year)
Three sets of PIDS per suburban platform appears to be the new standard at Melbourne stations
Now to roll out at least one PIDS unit to every other platform on the network!
Saturday 25 January 2014 13:13 PMViewed 1235 times
(6 times this month, 19 times this year)
New LCD screen PIDS installed at the west end of platform 12 and 13
Wednesday 18 December 2013 13:43 PMViewed 1079 times
(6 times this month, 19 times this year)
'Metro Wishes You a Happy Diwali' message on the PIDS at Flinders Street Station
Saturday 2 November 2013 17:38 PMViewed 989 times
(1 time this month, 25 times this year)
It's good to know PTV has bothered to rebrand this temporary sign at Footscray station
Wednesday 2 October 2013 15:33 PMViewed 904 times
(1 time this week, 5 times this month, 24 times this year)
The next two trains on platform 3 are both in six minutes - that isn't going to work...
Wednesday 3 July 2013 18:05 PMViewed 910 times
(1 time this month, 15 times this year)
Why is the train in 8 minutes time displayed before the train that is 3 minutes away?
Friday 7 June 2013 18:00 PMViewed 1115 times
(5 times this month, 20 times this year)
No trains through the Burnley Loop this morning!
Monday 3 June 2013 08:49 AMViewed 1159 times, 17 times this year)
Showgrounds train displayed on the suburban PIDS at Southern Cross Station
Saturday 25 May 2013 09:04 AMViewed 1542 times
(1 time this week, 3 times this month, 29 times this year)
It's 0850 in the morning: why is the 0807 train just arriving now, and the 0836 and 0848 trains still to come?
Thursday 23 May 2013 08:50 AMViewed 971 times
(1 time this month, 17 times this year)
'No trains depart from this platform' message at Southern Cross due to weekend trackwork
Saturday 9 March 2013 07:46 AMViewed 843 times
(2 times this month, 24 times this year)
Recently added 'stand clear / train departing' message on the screens at Flinders Street Station
Friday 22 February 2013 17:51 PMViewed 911 times
(1 time this month, 19 times this year)
7 minute gap between City Loop trains in the middle of peak hour
Monday 4 February 2013 08:49 AMViewed 898 times
(1 time this month, 20 times this year)
All aboard the Sydenham train that terminates at Watergardens station
Thursday 22 November 2012 17:40 PMViewed 4036 times
(1 time this week, 9 times this month, 41 times this year)
Disused Bathgate indicator at Essendon station
Thursday 11 October 2012 08:18 AMViewed 1619 times
(1 time this week, 3 times this month, 19 times this year)
Sticker indicating the red button on the PRIDE box can be used for customer assistance, not just emergencies
Part of a six month long trial along the Craigieburn and Upfield lines, host station staff withdrawn and replaced by full time CCTV monitoring
Tuesday 9 October 2012 18:04 PMViewed 1597 times
(6 times this month, 31 times this year)
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