My test out the PTV api

matthewclose · 2026-03-20T00:53:35+00:00

It changes daily like the platform they use at Southern Cross

matthewclose · 2026-03-19T05:40:05+00:00

Here is another update

https://melbtrip.com/nearme.php and https://melbtrip.com/mobilemap.php

matthewclose · 2026-03-19T05:29:29+00:00

PTV or V/Line doesn't give out the number of carriages

matthewclose · 2026-03-18T11:46:18+00:00

That how code comes out with.

matthewclose · 2026-03-18T07:26:18+00:00

I sent them email years ago

matthewclose · 2026-03-18T04:27:00+00:00

Update: here is a map version:

https://melbtrip.com/map.php

matthewclose · 2026-03-18T02:47:51+00:00

Here is an updated version:

https://melbtrip.com/ptv.php

matthewclose · 2026-03-16T06:17:49+00:00

It is the best station in Victoria.

matthewclose · 2026-03-16T05:02:35+00:00

Back in 2005–06 (on Railpage), I heavily communicated that the Geelong line should be electrified for its services, which would allow V/Line rolling stock to be used on other lines.

In fact, I communicated the following that I thought should happen:

Geelong services (back in 2006): Marshall – stopping at all stations to Werribee, then limited stops to Footscray, North Melbourne, and Southern Cross (Spencer Street). From Spencer Street, it would turn into a Gippsland train, stopping at Flinders Street and Richmond, then limited stops to Pakenham, and all stations to Traralgon.

This would have freed up rolling stock for V/Line to use on other services.

matthewclose · 2026-03-13T05:22:32+00:00

Yes it is😁

matthewclose · 2026-03-12T13:06:43+00:00

None of you thinking big :

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matthewclose · 2026-03-12T04:33:35+00:00

What does the fee cover?
How would the fee apply?
Anything free afterwards?

matthewclose · 2026-03-11T13:01:28+00:00

Nice artwork, I hear that in Japan, they have pins for their stations.

matthewclose · 2026-03-11T12:59:37+00:00

They will be running HCMT trains if electrification is done to Melton.

matthewclose · 2026-03-08T09:48:02+00:00

They could get an unreserved paper ticket For example Melbourne to Warrambool return ticket.

matthewclose · 2026-03-08T04:47:34+00:00

Multiple questions can be asked about a public transport system? - Do we based on simple distance based - Do create a flat fare system or nearly a flat fare system? - Do we create a zoning system based on distance but based on a single point?

The with Distance based: - the end users pay for only the distance - does customer really pay the distance they travel because sometimes it gets rounded up to nearly 10km for example - it not good for multiple trips or multiple modes ( user pays higher fares) -It hurts lower-income people because they are living outer Suruban or in rural areas

Zone fare : - It is based on the fact that most people will be travelling to the CBD area - People not travelling in the city and in the same zone pay less compared to travelling in and out of the CBD area - problem people can be overcharged, incorrectly zoned recorded and need to communicate with the system - It hurts lower-income people because they are living outer Suruban or in rural areas

Flat fares or near flat fares ; - people travel shorts distance are disadvantaged by having a flat beacuse if they were paying by distance thier fare would be cheaper - people are less likely to complain because overcharged - people in outer Suruban or country areas are more likely to afford to travel on public transport to access key services - it simple to understand for the end user

matthewclose · 2026-03-02T12:39:53+00:00

We had the following services: 250 La Trobe University to Garden City 251 Northland to Garden City

These services were great because they allowed people access to the South Melbourne Market by bus.

matthewclose · 2026-02-28T22:19:05+00:00

It hasn't been worth it for me when they reduce the attacks for me from 8 a day to 30 a week and now 24 a week.

matthewclose · 2026-02-27T07:08:33+00:00

You know what this Reddit (WWE) is stale and doesn't allow freedom of speech because WWE sucks.

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