Tag: trains
2007 Rail Infrastructure Summit
I was invited to the 2007 Infrastructure Summit as part of a panel to discuss public transport infrastructure and the improvements required to maintain patronage growth and mitigate rising traffic congestion. Each panellist was provided with the opportunity to deliver a five minute presentation and during this time I covered the economic, social and environmental…
PTUA Southeast Branch – recognising the PTUA's history
This evening the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) Southeast Branch provided the opportunity to recognise the dedication of one of the founding members of the PTUA, Ken McIntyre. Ken was a foundation member of the organisation, who with a number of other concerned citizens formed the PTUA in 1976. Under Ken’s stewardship the organisation achieved…
Eastern Transport Coalition June 2007 meeting
This evening’s Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) meeting focused on the seven key focus areas including: Public transport interchanges; Bus services and bus priority; Train extension to Rowville and Doncaster; Rail improvements along the Ringwood line; Rail improvements along the Dandenong line, and Federal Funding of urban public transport infrastructure; A series of factsheets are being…
Herald-Sun: Train Pain
The Herald-Sun has reported on the worsening condition of Melbourne’s train network, as overcrowding and cancellations continue to increase. MELBOURNE’s overcrowded train network is bracing for more than 156,000 extra commuters a day — with just 10 new trains set to ease the load. The State Government has failed to adequately plan for Melbourne’s public…
Media Release: East-West? the answer is rail
The Eastern Transport Coalition has made a submission to the East-West needs Review calling on the State Government to fix Melbourne’s capacity and congestion issues by expanding the public transport network.Councillor Alex Makin represents Maroondah City Council on the Eastern Transport Coalition and says the Coalition is calling on the State Government to fix Melbourne’s…
Media Release: Report vindicates public transport campaign
MEDIA RELEASE – Wednesday, 30 May 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Report vindicates public transport campaign The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called on the Government to present a new vision for Melbourne’s public transport network amid an independent report citing concern over urban sustainability. “The report commissioned by the independent Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability…
Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit 2007
Through the Public Transport Users Association, I have been invited to speak at the 2007 Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit on issues relating to Melbourne’s public transport infrastructure. I will be part of a panel consisting of Yarra Trams, Metlink, the Public Transport Ombudsman and Melbourne University academic Paul Mees. Topics that will be covered include…
MX: Here's to 40 more
Melbourne’s MX newspaper has reported on the announcement of 39 additional train services that will be introduced from October this year. Public Transport Users Association president Alex Makin gave the news a cautious welcome. “It’s an encouraging sign but we would rather see it sooner rather than later,” Makin said. “It is good that the…
Maroondah Leader: Battle for survival in train revival
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the worsening overcrowding experienced on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines caused due to the State Government failing to improve service levels to cater to the large influx of patronage on Melbourne’s rail network. Mr Makin, who lobbied the State Government to scrap Zone 3, said the move had placed…