Melbourne rail replacement buses
August 22, 2019
When the *%@! hits the fan on Melbourne's rail network, buses have to be called in to operate a replacement service for passengers.
Melbourne railway traction substations
August 12, 2019
Scattered around Melbourne's suburban railway network, 68 traction substations convert 22,000V AC power supplied by electricity companies to the 1500V DC used by trains. The extension of suburban trains to South Morang and Sunbury will add four more. (a different source put the number in 2008 at 67 substations and 23 tie stations)
Melbourne Royal Tram 2018
On 18 October 2018 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed to South Melbourne to ride a Melbourne tram as part of their Australian tour.
Melbourne stations and infrastructure
August 09, 2019
Photos of railway infrastructure in suburban Melbourne - stations, signals, and such
Melbourne suburban bits and pieces
Photos of bits and pieces on and around Melbourne's suburban trains
Melbourne suburban Digital Train Radio System
January 20, 2019
The GSM-R based Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) replaced the analogue Urban Train Radio System (UTRS) used for communication on the Melbourne suburban rail network. Approximately 100 base stations make up the system with more than 70 new towered added to cover the network. Work stated in September 2009 and was completed in 2011, with trials of the on train equipment starting in 2012.
Melbourne suburban passenger information displays
August 22, 2019
Next train displays at Melbourne suburban railway stations.
Melbourne tram bits and pieces
August 12, 2019
Photos of bits and pieces on and around Melbourne's trams
Melbourne tram depots
July 27, 2019
Trams on the Melbourne network are based out of eight depots: Brunswick, Camberwell, Essendon, Glenhuntly, Kew, Malvern, Preston and Southbank. Additional storage is available at the former North Fitzroy and Hawthorn depots, as well as the Preston Workshops.
Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Depot
January 30, 2016
Housed in the former Hawthorn Tram Depot, the Melbourne Tram Museum features a collection of 20 heritage tramcars and related tramway memorabilia
Melbourne tram sidings
November 14, 2015
Around the Melbourne tram network are a small number of sidings that lie off the main running lines, usually used to store trams before and after special events.
Melbourne tram stops
August 01, 2019
Tram stops around Melbourne fall into three groups: platform stops, safety zones, and signs beside the road.
Melbourne tram termini
Melbourne's tram network consists of 29 regular routes, and quite a number of regular termini!
Melbourne tram tracks
August 01, 2019
Tram tracks, pointwork, junctions, signals and so on from around the Melbourne tram network.
Melbourne tramway squares
Melbourne has four 'tramway squares' where 1500 V DC powered trains cross the tracks of 600 V DC powered trams on the level. They are located at Glenhuntly, Riversdale, Kooyong and Gardiner stations
Melbourne tramway traction substations
August 22, 2019
As of 2009 there were 41 traction substations scattered around Melbourne, converting the AC mains power to the 600 V DC required by trams. (a different source in 2008 put it as 46)
Melbourne tram works
July 26, 2019
Trackwork and maintenance work from around the Yarra Trams network in Melbourne
Melbourne transport murals
July 28, 2019
Murals featuring public transport, found at at Melbourne railway stations and tram stops
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Upgrade Project
August 02, 2019
The Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Upgrade Project includes the installation of new platform smoke extraction systems, upgraded station sprinklers and alarm system at Parliament, Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations.
Melbourne Visitor Shuttle
May 03, 2017
The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle was a tourist-oriented bus service operated by Driver Bus Lines on behalf of the City of Melbourne from March 2006 until August 2017. Originally free and known as the 'Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle', it was renamed 'Melbourne Visitor Shuttle' in 2013, with fares introduced in October 2013
Melton Highway level crossing removal project
A road over rail bridge is building built in two stages over the Sunbury line at Sydenham
Mernda Rail
January 20, 2019
In August 2018 the 8 km long railway extension from South Morang to Mernda was opened to passengers, with new stations at Mernda, Hawkstowe and Middle Gorge.
Metcard
Equipment and infrastructure for the Metcard automated ticketing system used throughout Melbourne
Metrol
August 14, 2013
Metrol is the main train control centre for the Melbourne suburban rail network
Metro Trains Melbourne - Burnley group
July 15, 2019
Metro Trains Melbourne services on the Belgrave, Lilydale, Alamein and Glen Waverley lines that make up the Burnley group.
Metro Trains Melbourne - Caulfield group
August 11, 2019
Metro Trains Melbourne services on the Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston and Sandringham lines that make up the Caulfield group.
Metro Trains Melbourne - Clifton Hill group
Metro Trains Melbourne services on the South Morang and Hurstbridge lines that make up the Clifton Hill group.
Metro Trains Melbourne - Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102
Converted from carriage MTH102 by SSR Bendigo in 2010, as of March 2011 this inspection carriage has been used to check up of the status of the overhead wiring along Melbourne's suburban railway network.
Metro Trains Melbourne - inner suburban
August 19, 2019
Metro Trains Melbourne services in the inner suburban area, covering Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station, the City Loop, North Melbourne and Richmond.
Metro Trains Melbourne - Northern group
August 20, 2019
Metro Trains Melbourne services on the Werribee, Altona, Williamstown, Sunbury, Craigieburn and Upfield lines that make up the Northern group.
Metro Trains Melbourne despatch paddles
In 2010 Metro Trains Melbourne introduced 'despatch paddles' - an illuminated beacon for station staff to use to indicate to drivers that the platform was clear for departure. The idea was abandoned by 2012 or so, following the removal of platform staff from many locations
Metro Trains Melbourne driver training, February 2011
February 03, 2011
T376 and T369 ran around the network late at night in order to train El Zorro diesel crews on the Flemington Racecourse, Craigieburn and Williamstown lines.
Metro Trains Melbourne first aiders
In June 2010 Metro Trains Melbourne commenced placing 3rd party first aid staff at major stations during morning peak, to assist ill passengers while keeping trains moving.
Metro Trains Melbourne launch
November 30, 2009
X'Trapolis 863M-1632T-864M-897M-1649T-898M was stickered into the new 'Metro' livery for the first day. Held on platform 1 at Flinders Street Station, Premier John Brumby and Transport Minister Lynne Kosky were in attendance, along with MTM management. The train left late because the media were interviewing the politicians, but they ended up being left behind.
Metro Trains Melbourne road fleet
August 15, 2019
Metro Trains Melbourne has a number of corporate liveried cars for the use of Authorised Officers
Metro Trains Melbourne stuffups, April 2013
April 26, 2013
Over five days over the Anzac Day break there was a shutdown for Regional Rail Link related works at Viaduct Junction. April 26 was a normal workday but with limited platforms available at Southern Cross Station, resulting in all kinds of delays.
Metro Trains Melbourne trackwork
August 18, 2019
Trackwork and maintenance on the Metro Trains Melbourne network
Metro Trains Melbourne training
Training new staff at Metro Trains Melbourne
Metro Trains Melbourne works trains
August 14, 2019
Trackwork on the Melbourne suburban rail network. Since taking over the contract to operate and maintain the system, Metro Trains Melbourne have hired wagons and locomotives from CFCLA to operate works trains. Three types of train operate: open top containers mounted to miscellaneous flat wagons for the carriage of spoil, CHOY hoppers to carry ballast, and flat wagons fitted with stanchions to carry rail or concrete sleepers.
Metro Tunnel HQ
'Metro Tunnel HQ' is a visitors centre at 125-133 Swanston Street, opposite Melbourne Town Hall.
Metro Tunnel preliminary work
Preliminary geotechnical investigation work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel commenced in 2015.
Metro Tunnel works at Arden
August 03, 2019
Site of a TBM launching site, 'North Melbourne' station is being constructed at the Arden urban redevelopment precinct
Metro Tunnel works at CBD North
July 26, 2019
'Library' station is being constructed in the northern end of the Melbourne CBD, and will be connected to Melbourne Central Station.
Metro Tunnel works at CBD South
August 19, 2019
'Town Hall' station is being constructed in the southern end of the Melbourne CBD, and will be connected to Flinders Street Station.
Metro Tunnel works at Domain
August 01, 2019
Site of a TBM launching site, 'Anzac' station is being constructed at Domain Interchange, beneath St Kilda Road
Metro Tunnel works at Parkville
August 03, 2019
A cut and cover station is being constructed beneath Grattan Street in Parkville, to serve the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital precinct on Royal Parade.
Metro Tunnel works at South Kensington
August 20, 2019
The western Metro Tunnel portal is located beside the Sunbury line at South Kensington