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Support for charities helping Melbourne’s Covid-19 response
Metro Marks Remembrance Day
Extra services to get to Spring Racing
Anti-trespass panels installed as performance improves
Even more eyes on the Metro network
Keeping our network ‘COVID-safe’ for essential workers
Getting local communities back on track
…says, “We know mental health continues to be an ongoing challenge for our community which is why Metro’s community grants program is supporting not-for-profit organisations implement these important projects. “We can’t wait to see the difference that these grants will make to communities right across Melbourne.” The full list of 2023 winners are: McAuley Community Services for women in Footscray Youth Projects in Sunshine Cancer Patients Foundati…
Community Grants
…ies and the lasting impact they are having to improve mental health in the community. Second Chance Animal Rescue Project Rockit The community grant that PROJECT ROCKIT were fortunate enough to receive will go towards supporting two low socio-economic secondary schools to access fully funded anti-bullying, cybersafety and leadership programs. It will enable us to partner closely with each school and build their capacity for inclusion and respect –…
Kananook Signal Control Centre gets the green light
Energy efficient lighting keeps trains on track
…passengers by providing brighter carriages for their journey.” The upgrade comes after recent lighting improvements for the older Comeng fleet, and a successful LED trial on a small number of newer X’Trapolis 100 and Siemens Nexas trains. LEDs not only save power, but they also have much longer lifespans than standard fluorescent lights. The lifespan of an average LED light can be between six and 12 years – about five times longer than a fluoresce…