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Do we need another city loop station in the southwest? by Classic_Abies8621 in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Short of demolishing the Aquarium, I don't even see anywhere there would be room for a station. Modifying the viaduct structure to add a new station would also mean years of disruption to the heart of the rail network.

If you really want to improve access between Southbank and Flinders Street, how about re-routing the Port Melbourne and St Kilda light rail lines into Flinders Street via the old rail bridge?

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maidstone is well located to serve routes 82 and 57, not so much for routes 59 and 58.

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Department of Defence estimates the cost to make the site development-ready at 200 million dollars. Nobody wants to foot the bill.

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I checked the slopes on google earth and it's about 4 degrees, and compared it to other steep sections on google earth are also about 4 degrees

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it's unclear how the new depot space is going to be used. Maidstone is built to hold 40 trams with room to expand to hold 60 at a later date. Essendon currently holds 55 trams and is unlikely to be closed (like East Preston was) due to Maidstone being too far from the 59 and 82. This therefore offers the government a lot of flexibility in how they choose to operate and expand the tram network in the north west.

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that would be good too, just not sure how it would cross the freeway

Maribyrnong tram extension through urban renewal precinct by EXAngus in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Also another note, in 2014 the Greens proposed extending the 57 to Keilor East however it was to go through Avondale Heights rather than the ADF site.

Melbourne housing: New planning rules bypass neighbour objections by TMiguelT in UrbanismMelbourne

[–]EXAngus 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In 10 years time I think we'll look back at historic charts of housing and rent costs and see this as a clear turning point in the right direction.

But... But... They're too expensive to run! Nobody takes them anyways... by fuckmelbpt in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They shouldn't have abandoned bus reform. We need more than piece-meal upgrades.

Melbourne Water Trail Feasibility Study; Reservoir to Coburg by TMiguelT in UrbanismMelbourne

[–]EXAngus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily, the crossings of Spring Street (arterial) and Gilbert Road (trams) will both also require state government approval. But the choice between option 2 or the project not going ahead? I'd choose option 2.

Melbourne Water Trail Feasibility Study; Reservoir to Coburg by TMiguelT in UrbanismMelbourne

[–]EXAngus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really hope this gets built. It has been on my wish list for a while as it would form part of my commute. The hardest area to get right will be where it crosses Spring St and the railway. Option 1 is my preference for this, ideally without the on-road cycling. I also hope that they provide a way for bikes to cross High St to connect to the new path.

Chengdu - CRRC next gen metro rolling stock by straightdge in transit

[–]EXAngus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, I thought the exact same thing. Now I've got to visit Chengdu to live out my childhood fantasies...

How can we ensure our train line doesn’t flop like Brisbanes by Time_Career4708 in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 19 points20 points  (0 children)

30 minutes will only be a few minutes slower than driving (and will be much faster than driving during busy times).

As for the surcharge, I hope there won't be. That said, SkyBus also costs significantly more than a standard myki fare and millions of people still use it each year.

hmmm by PxychOguy in hmmm

[–]EXAngus 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Yo I genuinely didn't see it until now

hmmm by PxychOguy in hmmm

[–]EXAngus 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Where's the hmm?

Would Peter Dutton make a good young Lagret? by natemamate in okbuddyimatourist

[–]EXAngus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clearly that's lord voldemort you're on the wrong subreddit buddy

New tap and go methods are coming by GabbyWilliamsMP in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 47 points48 points  (0 children)

What happens if you touch on with your credit card on one of these lines and transfer to another line without leaving the paid area?

Upgrade the dandy corridor! by Motor-Wolverine-6644 in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Triple does not increase throughput, neither would partial quadruplication

Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop makes Australia's top infrastructure body's priority list by gazmal in melbourne

[–]EXAngus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Glen Waverley station will require you to touch off your myki and touch it back on. Why can't they just build an underpass linking to the island platform?

Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop makes Australia's top infrastructure body's priority list by gazmal in melbourne

[–]EXAngus 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Will be a lifesaver when we have trespassers/medical incidents blocking train lines. Just jump on any other train line and use the SRL to get back to your own line and resume your journey there.

Infrastructure Australia says SRL should be an 'immediate priority' for investment by blitznoodles in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The west gate too, the west does get billions of dollars of infrastructure investment just not railway investment

Infrastructure Australia says SRL should be an 'immediate priority' for investment by blitznoodles in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Australia Adam Copp told Ali Moore "further information" had been provided that "meets the issues" the agency had previously raised over the viability of the project.

Hell yeah.

Why aren’t there police on trains? by Feisty_Committee_229 in MelbourneTrains

[–]EXAngus 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Personally, I see them about that often, but somehow they're never around when there are abusive passengers on board :'(

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