The equipment has been removed from the actual coaches.

Only exceptions are the Mckenzies Coach to Eildon (which is listed as route 684) and the McHarry's coaches to Apollo Bay, where Myki can only be used between Geelong and Jan Juc for some reason. As Silvermoth says this could be used to boost tourism along the Surf Coast a little bit, and I can't imagine a reason why the Mykis can't be used past Jan Juc.

myki would require some modification to deal with reservations, as it would with any touch-on-and-off system.

myki would require some modification to deal with reservations, as it would with any touch-on-and-off system.

No alterations to Myki required for longer distance services. Two issues here the ticket to travel and seat reservations.

One uses the Myki for the ticket to travel, and if you want a reserved seat then you book that separately just like PAHOS do now, or travel in the non booked carriages.

There are first class on other Myki covered services.  You can purchase a "first class upgrade" in conjunction with Myki.

I can't imagine a reason why the Mykis can't be used past Jan Juc.

I can't imagine a reason why the Mykis can't be used past Jan Juc.

As mentioned, the Geelong/Bellarine suburban bus network already extends to Jan Juc (zone 5). This, coupled with the fact that the same operator also runs the V/Line Apollo Bay coaches, are the only reasons myki can be used at all on the service.

Not in this particular case, but myki on regional coach services exacerbate the issues of the concentric zone system. It would make certain routes exponentially cheaper than they are now (ie Albury to Swan Hill, currently $49.20 but likely within a few zones of each other, so most likely less than $10 on myki).

As I recall that's the fundamental issue with expanding myki - outside the concentric fare zones distance-based fares have been used for a long time and it's not easy to retrofit that onto the myki system.

As I recall that's the fundamental issue with expanding myki - outside the concentric fare zones distance-based fares have been used for a long time and it's not easy to retrofit that onto the myki system.

Fares on MYKI services are charged based on zones.

Currently the zoning system ends at for example Bendigo (Epsom / Eaglehawk) and does not apply to Swan Hill / Echuca lines

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/tickets/fares/Zones/12b91217e1/PTVH4002-Regional-Network-Map-with-Zones_A4L_v3_FA.pdf

For rail services it would surely be simple enough to add additional zones to the system (surely this was thought of during development.......). And I assume this would work with most Coach services - if you get the Daylesford Road Coach after catching a V/Line service to Woodend is this all covered by MYKI zoning?

I can't imagine a reason why the Mykis can't be used past Jan Juc.

As mentioned, the Geelong/Bellarine suburban bus network already extends to Jan Juc (zone 5). This, coupled with the fact that the same operator also runs the V/Line Apollo Bay coaches, are the only reasons myki can be used at all on the service.

Not in this particular case, but myki on regional coach services exacerbate the issues of the concentric zone system. It would make certain routes exponentially cheaper than they are now (ie Albury to Swan Hill, currently $49.20 but likely within a few zones of each other, so most likely less than $10 on myki).

As I recall that's the fundamental issue with expanding myki - outside the concentric fare zones distance-based fares have been used for a long time and it's not easy to retrofit that onto the myki system.

...if I catch the bus from Castlemaine to Ballarat I normally touch on my myki at Castlemaine, touch off at Ballarat even though strictly speaking I should have purchased a ticket from Castlemaine station. The bus driver doesn't care as his company's revenue for operating the bus remains the same.

Mike.

Waltons Road, Buckley level crossing upgrade - May 2020

Construction is starting soon on the Waltons Road level crossing upgrade, one of 12 level crossings being upgraded between Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool to improve safety for train passengers and motorists.

Thanks for your patience while this important work is underway. What we are doing We’re upgrading the Waltons Road level crossing. The level crossing will feature boom gates, flashing lights and bells and better train detection technology.

Works will include: digging trenches near the crossing earthworks installing boom gates. Work will begin in late May and is expected to take around four weeks.

What to be aware of Once works start you may notice an increase in construction vehicles entering and exiting the work site area via Buckley South Road.

Traffic management will be in place as needed. There will be heavy equipment at the crossing site and in the rail corridor. Works will take place during the day and there may be some construction noise and additional lighting. Health and safety

The health and safety of our workers and the community is our key priority as we continue to deliver the Warrnambool Line

Upgrade, as is supporting physical distancing measures in line with current health advice.

We have strict protocols in place to protect the safety of our construction workforce, including enhanced industrial cleaning arrangements, provision of personal protective equipment and measures to reduce staff contact, including staggered shifts.

Looking at the proposed works and the timetable for those works.

Waltons Road, Buckley level crossing upgrade - May 2020

Construction is starting soon on the Waltons Road level crossing upgrade, one of 12 level crossings being upgraded between Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool to improve safety for train passengers and motorists.

[...] Work will begin in late May and is expected to take around four weeks.

Did the crossing get finished in the May 2020 timeframe as planned?

Some derails now emerging on the proposed Stabling Project for V/Line at Waurn Ponds.

That is a lot of tracks but the design is such any access blocked by a train or derailment will render the balloon track inaccessible.

Some derails now emerging on the proposed Stabling Project for V/Line at Waurn Ponds.

Is it me or are these photos not displaying properly?

Neil

Working fine on Firefox. What balloon track?

That is a lot of tracks but the design is such any access blocked by a train or derailment will render the balloon track inaccessible.

Some derails now emerging on the proposed Stabling Project for V/Line at Waurn Ponds.

Is it me or are these photos not displaying properly?

Neil

don't you like black boxes and blinking progress bar. @bevans is working his guts out to solve.

Some derails now emerging on the proposed Stabling Project for V/Line at Waurn Ponds.

Is it me or are these photos not displaying properly?

Neil

don't you like black boxes and blinking progress bar. @bevans is working his guts out to solve.

As Kitchgp says it works with Firefox but not in Brave - oh well seen them now & I agree there's no balloon loop shown there

Neil

Some derails now emerging on the proposed Stabling Project for V/Line at Waurn Ponds.

Is it me or are these photos not displaying properly?

Neil

don't you like black boxes and blinking progress bar. @bevans is working his guts out to solve.

As Kitchgp says it works with Firefox but not in Brave - oh well seen them now & I agree there's no balloon loop shown there

Neil

Normally when I come to Railpage, I don't login unless I want to reply to a post. I too get black boxes with little flashing dots in the middle. I am using Firefox but since my computers are a little "elderly" (like their owner!), I'm limited to an earlier version. However, when I loged on, the pics became visible! I guess it is better for me to logon each time I come to Railpage if I want to see pics in posts. L1150