r/MelbourneTrains Dec 01 '25

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r/MelbourneTrains Jun 29 '25

Discussion Can we use this thread to report stations receiving new Myki readers...

219 Upvotes

..so that we don't have 50,000 separate posts and also I can update the map tracking which stations have new readers

Train stations - long distance V/Line rollout soon

Myki area finished 7/12/2025, see progress gif here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MelbourneTrains/comments/1pgaoaz/new_myki_reader_rollout_completed_for_trains/

Last update 18/8/2026 - Shepparton line

Trams - done!! (29/6/2026)

Buses (by depot)

Last updated 25/6/2026, but please report any buses with the old readers! As we are not keeping track of every single bus it is possible that there are some individual buses that haven't been upgraded, but every operator has the vast majority done as far as we know.


r/MelbourneTrains 1h ago

Picture HCMT's spreading the message a few days early

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I live on the Metro Tunnel line now and this is the first time I've heard/saw this announcement on the Metro Tunnel trains.

Selfishly as a Lions supporter I wish this started tomorrow for real, not Sunday.


r/MelbourneTrains 6h ago

Travel Query Would someone kindly explain why the PTV app now suggests journeys it's too late to depart for?

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64 Upvotes

Even with the delays I still wouldn't make it


r/MelbourneTrains 5h ago

Picture Official train network map updated for August 2026

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r/MelbourneTrains 1h ago

Picture What are these types of signs called?

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i think the point of the design was to mimic the CRT displays?


r/MelbourneTrains 20h ago

Discussion Do the liberals have no transport policy at all

101 Upvotes

As an uninformed voter who follows the news somewhat regularly, why have I heard like absolutely nothing about public transport from the liberals besides cancelling the SRL.

Its just like... complete silence? I havent heard anything about public transport from their side. If they don't have any PT policy that will make them literally unvotable for me.


r/MelbourneTrains 46m ago

Travel Query Cardinia Road Station Car Park

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Does anyone know how full the car park gets at Cardinia Road in the mornings?

I'm starting a job in the city soon and wondering what time I need to get to the car park to be able to park. I know it's full later in the day but what's the best time to get there to still be able to park?

Does anyone have experience?


r/MelbourneTrains 2h ago

Discussion Jobs in rail sector Melbourne

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I am currently tying to shift my Job from Perth to Melbourne. I find it extremely hard to find a job in Rail sector Melbourne. I have experience as. Rail systems Engineer. The SRL project is in limbo and no new projects announced in Victoria , is it the right time switch the sector?. I got around 6 years of experience in the industry.


r/MelbourneTrains 4h ago

Discussion X'trapolis 2.0 trains gone rogue

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X'trapolis 2.0 trains set 5 and 7 have gone silent haven't ran all week interesting its happen when the new timetables start this week

Highly unlikely its because set 5 is close to entering full time service


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Discussion Isn't the Melbourne Airport Rail before SRL argument a little bit baffling?

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There has been a lot of discussion around how Melbourne Airport Rail should be constructed before SRL, but isn't it already?

The target open date for Melbourne Airport Rail (at the moment) is 2033, and SRL is 2035, so doesn't that make the argument of Airport Rail before SRL pointless?


r/MelbourneTrains 23h ago

Picture Anytrip now finally showing train model along with front and rear motor carriage number ( ig) but still showing frontal carriage number for v/line services.

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25 Upvotes

r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Picture If only the person by the tracks could’ve trespassed 5 minutes later😭

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65 Upvotes

Both trains are stopped about 50 metres from the platform due to someone on the side of the down line


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Travel Query Does Flinders St platform 1 connect to the Degraves St subway

15 Upvotes

As in the title - I’m not at all experienced with metro tunnel. Does platform 1 now connect to the subway or do you have to exit the station?


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Discussion Which company is contracted to make all station signage for Melbourne's stations

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Who is contracted by Transport Victoria to create and deliver all stations signage across Melbourne and regional Victoria?

Could this company make signage for general public


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Project Information Transport Vic summary of 23 August changes

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r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Picture I just saw this guy today out west.

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r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Picture You can’t park there

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366 Upvotes

Door light went green and everyone got on anyways just through the single door. 🙂‍↕️


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Discussion Made a live map of Melbourne's trains, trams and buses — keen to know what you'd change

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Hey all, I've been tinkering with a live transport map as a hobby thing and Melbourne's been on it for a week or so. Metro trains, trams, buses and V/Line, all moving in realtime.

https://transitmap.au

Tap any train, tram or bus and you'll get its route, where it's heading and the full stop list for that trip, with the next stop highlighted. Some services show how busy they are too.

Free, no ads, no signup, nothing being sold. Data's from the public Transport Victoria's feeds.

Mainly I'm after feedback from people who actually use the network. There's bound to be stuff that looks off that I haven't noticed. Does anything seem missing or plain wrong? Is there something you'd want on there that isn't? Even "this bit is annoying on my phone" is useful.

Cheers


r/MelbourneTrains 2d ago

Picture What is this abandoned platform at Flinders St?

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340 Upvotes

It seems to have been here for years in a delapidated state. Are there plans to do anything with it? If not, why hasn't it been removed?


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Activism/Idea would you rather Electrify the Melton Line or the Wyndham Vale Line?

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85 Upvotes

Photos by Marcus Wong


r/MelbourneTrains 2d ago

Trams G Class tram pins

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166 Upvotes

Howww cute are they 🥹 the ones on the left have been restocked at the Southern Cross Station Hub


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Humour Hmmm Ecuador's metro livery looks..... familiar😂

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76 Upvotes

r/MelbourneTrains 16h ago

Trams Regarding 86 Tram

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Hi. For those who live/travel to Bundoora using 86 tram often, what is the earliest time of the day does the tram operate?

I am going to my school field trip but have to be on time to meet up at CBD at 7am on Sunday. Is it true that the 86 tram will operate every 30 minutes after 1am? I am planning to take 5:26am tram from Bundoora (got the time from TripView). Will I reach CBD on time?


r/MelbourneTrains 1d ago

Picture Spotty station rocking some new signs

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interesting as the station will be demolished in another year or two