Metro has reached its delivery target for February with 98.8 per cent of 51,598 scheduled services for the month being run, an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to January’s performance, and exceeding the delivery target of 98 per cent. On-time performance for February fell below the 88 per cent minimum target, with 83.4 per cent of trains running on-time to four minutes and 59 seconds. Metro will pay customer compensation for falling below the punctuality target.
Recent media speculation about the condition of Melbourne’s rail network has prompted us to issue a statement to reassure the travelling public of the safety of the network.
Metro has reached agreement with the Rail Tram and Bus Union Loco Division (RTBU LD) regarding the first of the new X’Trapolis trains.
Metro has requested urgent conciliation with Fair Work Australia in mediating a dispute with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union's Locomotive Division (RTBU LD) after they refused to accept the first of the 38 new X'Trapolis trains into service yesterday afternoon.
Metro has reached its delivery target for January with 98.3% of 48,343 scheduled services for the month being run. On-time performance for January fell below the 88% minimum target, with 86.9% of trains running on time to four minutes and 59 seconds. Metro will pay customer compensation for falling below the punctuality target.
Flinders Street Station, one of the most recognisable buildings in Melbourne, is now 100.
Metro Trains today welcomed the appointment of Martin Pakula as Minister for Public Transport. Applying fresh, proven engineering solutions to old problems will be key and Metro will be working with the Department of Transport and the new Minister to identify funding priorities for rail upgrades and maintenance works.
More staff, better customer information, an increased investment in infrastructure, stations brought to life and greater reliability and punctuality will start to roll out as Metro takes the reins of Melbourne’s train network today.
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) welcomes the decision by the Victorian Government to appoint it as the new Franchisee to operate and maintain the Melbourne train network beginning 30 November 2009.
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government naming MTM as the preferred tenderer to operate and maintain the Melbourne train network for an initial term of eight years.