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Movember 2016
…lions of men and women to take action for men’s health, funding over 1,200 projects focused on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. The goal is to ‘change the face of men’s health’ and at Metro, we’re delighted to help do just that as it touches all of us; our fathers, partners, brothers and friends. So make sure you touch-on at one of our stations below on Monday 21 November and help support this important cause. It’s likely…
Hot Weather
…lower speeds to ensure the safety of passengers, Metro employees and local communities. When the track temperature of a line reaches 55 degrees or higher, the maximum speed limit is restricted to 80km/h on a particular line or section of track. On days where the ambient temperature is forecast to reach 42 degrees and above in Melbourne, the maximum speed limit is reduced to 70km/h across the entire Metro network. When speed restrictions are in pla…
Chinese New Year 2017
…es and activities designed to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to come together and celebrate. Take the train to the city and experience a wide range of celebrations over 17 days from Jan 27 – Feb 12. Citywide festivities will take place at Queensbridge Square, Queen Victoria Market, Chinatown, the Chinese Museum, Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck, Southgate, Docklands and DFO South Wharf. Check out the details at http://www.cnymelbourne.com….
Take the pledge this Rail Safety Week
…Stand behind the yellow line at stations at all times and; For motorists approaching a crossing with boom gates, only drive across when the traffic is clear ahead. You can make your own #RailSAFE pledge here: https://tracksafefoundation.com.au/railsafe-pledge In July, 398 trains were delayed due to trespassing, which is 78 less than the previous month. These are encouraging signs, but this unacceptable behaviour is still occurring, and we continue…
Social Media Policy
…. We do encourage comments, and to enter into conversations with us. We welcome comments, be they positive or negative. We don’t use social media to respond individually to all messages. Our customer feedback team is the appropriate area if you have a particular issue to report. Here We have no problem with passengers venting frustration on Twitter, but we do draw the line at abusive language or conduct. Metro will moderate content that is aggress…
Following the train of thought on Rail R U OK? Day
International Women’s Day 2018
…p our business to employing and engaging with people from all parts of the community. This includes people from different ages, cultural backgrounds, locations and of course, genders. We are proud that there are more women working at Metro than ever before. When we took over running network in November 2010, 14% of our workforce was female. That’s about 478 women. This has grown to about 23% or 820 more roles filled by women. Metro is committed to…
Metro Academy Course Offerings
…l industry allowing rail safety workers to attain and maintain rail safety competencies. Competency renewals are required 24 months after gaining an initial statement of attainment with a Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) approved Registered Training Organisation. Competencies must be renewed with Metro Academy to enable people to safely work in the MTM Network Accredited Training* Course name Statement of attainment issued Competency accepted by: Freq…
Metro Trains is gearing up for the AFL finals series
…5 you can use Jolimont Station or access Richmond Station at the Brunton Avenue or Stewart Street entrances. For all your travel information download metroNotify or visit metrotrains.com.au You can also contact Public Transport Victoria (PTV) on 1800 800 007 for more information on extra services to and from these events….