Public Transport in Melbourne

  • Metro take over

    Metro Trains take over from disgraced Connex 5 months after it is announced to State Government
  • Punctuality troubles

    Public informed that 76% of Metro services were not punctual (less than 10 minutes late) for the month of April, 2011
  • Myki introduced

    Plagued with problems since 2009. smart card ticketing system 'Myki' based on London's 'Oyster' card is introduced along with the phasing out of Metcards which will stop being sold on December 29th, 2012
  • PTV replaces Metlink

    Public Transport Victoria (PTV) established as a takeover from Metlink with the intention of creating greater coordination between modes of transport
  • Bus improvements

    Bus timetables updated for 140 routes
  • Glen Waverly line closure

    Popular eastern Glen Waverly train line closed for works from July 7th to 15th causing severe disruptions for an estimated 25,000 commuters.