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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "By gum, the bush leaves its mark on city trams", 1/03/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000, titled ...Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 1 March 2000, titled "By gum, the bush leaves its mark on city trams" reporting on the new colour scheme for A class trams, which features a gum leaf on the side and Yarra logos. Has a photo of the tram at the Preston tram depot. Quotes John McPherson the vice president of the Public Transport Users Association and Steven McDonald, Chief Executive of Yarra Tramstrams, tramways, colour schemes, livery, yarra trams, preston depot -
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Newspaper, The Age, Sushi Das, "Pledge for safety, style and comfort", 16/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999... Metrolink Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999 ...Newspaper cutting from "The Age Wednesday 16 July 1999 titled "Pledge for safety, style and comfort" about the new investment in public transport vehicles for suburban rail and tram services. Gives information on costs, images of proposed vehicles and some interior images. Notes National Express, Bayside trains, Yarra Trams, Swanston Trams, Metrolink, Hillside Trains and Melbourne Transport Enterprises. Report by Sushi Das Transport Reportertrams, tramways, colour schemes, livery, yarra trams, new trams, swanston trams, national express, hillside trains, bayside trains, metrolink -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, Gerry Carman, "Our trams set to star in Seattle", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our... Trams tramways Sale Of Trams Seattle W2 class Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting from The Age, 10-3-1982, titled "Our trams set to star in Seattle" about the sale of W2 class trams to Seattle and their use on a proposed tramway. Quotes advocate George Benson, purchase prices and operations. Gives some details of the city as well. Item written by Gerry Carman.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, The Sun, The Age, "We may get super trolley" "Trolley buses may roll soon" "Back to the buses move", 1979 - 1982
Set of various newspaper cuttings about public transport in Melbourne, including trolley buses. .1 - "We may get a super trolley" - about the possibility of a trolley buses in Melbourne, being studied by the MMTB. The Herald, 14-11-1979, written by Lawrence Money. .2 - "Trolley buses may roll soon", as for above, quotes MMTB Annual Report. Written by Gary Walsh of The Sun newspaper. .3 - "Back to the buses move" - as above - The Sun newspaper - 4/3/1981. .4 - "Electric buses Studied" - as above - written by Geoff Strong - The Age, 14-11-1979 .5 - "Plan for super trains, buses" - as above and new trains - written by Gerry Carman - The Age, 2-1-1980 .6 - "Trolley buses could replace city trams" and other headlines concerning the Lonie Report, closure of rail and tram lines, union reaction - The Age 9/12/1980.\ .7 - "Monster bus will car 240" - with photo of a Daimler Benz guided (O Bahn) busway, notes the installation in Adelaide. The Age 4-10-1982 .8 - "State will buy 45 more super trains", about the purchase of new Comeng trains for Melbourne.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley buses, public transport, lonie report, comeng -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Age, "A tram link to history", 29/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... in the background. "A tram link to history" Newspaper The Sun, The Age ...Set of two newspaper clippings dated 29/1/1980 reporting on the use of the TMSV horse tram and a horse at the Australia Day cavalcade in Wellington Parade and Spencer St at Bourke St. .1 - From The Sun, featuring a photo of Alison Mercer patting Blossom, a 12 year old half-Clydesdale, giving details of the event and the use of horse trams. .2 - untitled - featuring a photo of the TMSV horse and "Charlie" the draft horse with Ballarat 40 in the background..1 - "The Sun 29/1/80" in pencil along the top edge. .2 - :"Age 29/1/80" in pencil along the top edge.trams, tramways, tmsv, australia day, horse trams, wellington parade, ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tram burns after collision with truck” “Quite heroes drag driver from flames”, 5/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... flames” Newspaper The Age Brian Carroll, Bill Armitage ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Tram burns after collision with truck” – The Age 5/9/70 “Quite heroes drag driver from flames” by Robert Parsonage Tram and semi-trailer crash in Thornbury, Route # 9A, driver Bill Armitage suffered a broken right leg and arm and severe burns to most of his body, in critical condition in Preston and Northcote Community Hospital. Semi-trailer driver, Brian Carroll, 25 received burns and is in serious condition in hospital. Conductor Ted Clark, about 35, not injured and helped only passenger, and elderly woman from the tram. Collision occurred about 2.35 pm as Preston-City tram travelling south in St George’s Rd and truck travelling west in Normandy Rd.trams, tramways, accidents, fire, route 9a, collision, st georges rd, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” "Crisis as public transport slumps" "New seating rules on buses and trams", 20/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020... of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020 ...1.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Is last train out of Melbourne almost gone?” Newspaper clipping from the Age 20/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Victoria's trains, trams and buses are considered an essential service during the Covid-19 pandemic and are being thoroughly cleaned each night to stop the spread of the virus. Transport planners expect services to reduce due to lower patronage. Photo of inside a B class tram. 2.- Newspaper clippings titled: “Crisis as public transport slumps” Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Public transport usage down by about 90%. Leaked figures show number of people using Melbourne's trams down by 88% this week with 81,600 passengers compared with an expected 708,300. Previous week about 285,000 passengers used tram network. Yarra Trams was set to make $164M from fares this year. 3.- Newspaper clippings titled: “New seating rules on buses and trams” Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/03/2020, by Timna Jacks Front row of seats on Melbourne's trams will be out of bounds to commuters and inquiry holes on tram driver cabins will be sealed to protect drivers from coronavirus.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, cleaning, virus, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Payout for tram travellers”, 21/01/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Sumeyya Ilanbey Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020... Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020 Yarra Trams to pay ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Payout for tram travellers” by Sumeyya Ilanbey Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/01/2020 Yarra Trams to pay compensation to frequent tram travellers due to failure to meet reliability standards for the 5th month in a row. Also mentions planned strike for Australian Open.trams, tramways, compensation, yarra trams, franchising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Man critical after being hit by tram”, 27/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
... by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019...” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Man critical after being hit by tram” by Zach Hope Newspaper clipping from the Age 27/12/2019 A man was critically injured when hit by tram in St Kilda. Believed to be crossing Fitzroy St about 5pm. Yarra Trams was forced to divert route 3a/16 and cancel route 96 between St Kilda and Acland St.trams, tramways, accidents, fitzroy st, acland st, route 16, route 96 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Using the past to 'innovate' the future”, 8/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters...' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Using the past to 'innovate' the future” Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/03/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on an article by Jon Faine about establishing a tram museum at Fisherman's Bend. Writer proposes building a elevated tramway to the airport and another to the Fisherman's Bend. Also mentions historic trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Two other letters about the transport museum included in clipping. Copy of Faine article included as an image.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, bendigo, ballarat, museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Push to scrap rego and myki”, 25/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020... Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020 Infrastructure ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Push to scrap rego and myki” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 25/03/2020 Infrastructure Victoria wants to replace car insurance, registration and myki with a pay as you go system. Proposal for tram users to pay 74c per kilometre. Has a photo of a tram being cleaned.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, ticket, myki -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Three-step plan for safe public transport”, 1/05/2020 12:00:00 AM
... public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Three-step plan for safe public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 Covers planned restrictions for safe public transport use due to Covid-19. Suggesting public transport should run half empty with no standing room to enable commuters to observe a safe distance. Capacity on trams could suffer leaving services at 13% capacity.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Metcard mural's long and winding journey”, 17/04/2020 12:00:00 AM
... and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17... journey” Newspaper The Age Josh Cohen ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Metcard mural's long and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/04/2020 Josh Cohen has created "Metcard Art", recreations of Melbourne's landmarks using Metcards. Metcards were sourced from personal collection, friends and eBay and artwork took 6 months to produce. Created for the Signature of M art competition in 2007.trams, tramways, metcard, melbourne, art -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “App to curb crowding on public transport”, 6/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
... on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “App to curb crowding on public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/10/2020 Trial of new technology designed to encourage social distancing on public transport for buses and trains. Article also refers to government announcement on proposed spending on tram rolling stock. $26M to be spent on life extension works for A and Z-class trams. Works will maintain electrical, braking and traction systems on trams running on 17 routes across Melbourne, about 1/3 of the city's fleet. Government has ordered 50 E-class trams since 2015, with 89 of total order of 100 trams now in use. 111 Z-class 3 trams and 69 A-class trams are still in use. PTUA spokesman Daniel Bowen comments on need for maintenance of older trams and calls for newer, air conditioned trams.trams, tramways, a class, e class, z3 class, myki, ptua, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Commuter compliance”, 7/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
... ” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section... mentioned. “Commuter compliance” Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Commuter compliance” Newspaper clipping from the Age 07/12/2020 Letters section Letter commenting on tram traveller's non-compliance with mask regulations on route 6 tram. Writer also calls from Yarra Trams to place posters informing passengers of mandatory mask wearing. Proposed 30% discount for using Myki during off peak travel also mentioned.trams, tramways, public transport, route 6, passengers, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “More trains, trams to cut crowding”, 10/07/2020 12:00:00 AM
... crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07... Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services ...Newspaper clippings titled: “More trains, trams to cut crowding” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/07/2020 Extra tram services to run to reduce crowding on peak services and slow the spread of COVID-19. E-Class trams will run from Collins St to St Georges Rd in Preston and second shuttle from Victoria Harbour in Docklands to St Vincent's Plaza in East Melbourne. Route 30 from East Melbourne and Docklands via La Trobe St replaced with route 30.trams, tramways, route 30, e class, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Tracking their way through a deserted city”, 21/09/2020 12:00:00 AM
... a deserted city” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 21... Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/09/2020 Tram driver Tamara ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Tracking their way through a deserted city” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 21/09/2020 Tram driver Tamara Startin describes experience of driving trams through the deserted Melbourne streets during the COVID-19 lockdown.trams, tramways, route 58, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Yarra Trams drops its Transclean contract”, 8/11/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Transclean contract” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age... Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/11/2020 Yarra Trams ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Yarra Trams drops its Transclean contract” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 08/11/2020 Yarra Trams has cancelled its security contract with Transclean due to several failures of procedure and protocol after an internal audit. Transclean provided after hours security at tram depots for over 10 years and will be replaced by Spotless until the contract can be tendered. Transclean also involved in IBAC allegations of corruption with V/Line and Metro trains.trams, tramways, security, contracts, tram depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Unmasked: the routes of the matter”, 10/04/2021 12:00:00 AM
... of the matter” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04... Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04/2021 Article about wearing ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Unmasked: the routes of the matter” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/04/2021 Article about wearing face masks on public transport. Deakin University chair of epidemiology Catherine Bennett said government should reconsider mandatory mask wearing as there were no community transmissions and reintroduce them for outbreaks. Public Transport Users Association Daniel Bowen said masks were the key to safe travel. Government said masks were key to infection prevention. 21% of commuters on route 16 don't wear masks correctly, followed by 16% on routes 11 and 78. Photos shows commuters boarding tram #6041 in CBD without masks.trams, tramways, route 16, route 11, route 78 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network”, 16/02/2021 12:00:00 AM
... tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age...” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Call for overhaul of ageing tram network” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 16/02/2021 Document prepared by Keolis Downer, owner of Yarra Trams, has been released under freedom on information. "MR4 - Franchise Rolling Stock Strategic Plan" was prepared as part of bid for 7 year contract to run Melbourne's tram network in 2017. Key findings of report include: - tram fleet is ageing and needs an overhaul - risk to safety and service delivery with older trams - by end of contract in 2024, all trams over 20 years old (about 78%) would have exceeded by dates - ageing workforce with specific knowledge of tram network, around 30%, expected to retire within 10 years Operation of tram network costs about $2.7 billion over 7 years.trams, tramways, yarra trams, keolis downer, rolling stock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'”, 23/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: “Probes on dirty trams... Newspaper clipping from the Age 23/12/2020 Leaked emails from ...Newspaper clippings titled: “Probes on dirty trams, 'underpaid cleaners'” by Timna Jacks, Clay Lucas Newspaper clipping from the Age 23/12/2020 Leaked emails from company contracted to clean Melbourne's tram network suggest cleaning standards were impossible to maintain and staff were underpaid and risked injury. Fair Work Ombudsman and Yarra Trams are investigating cleaning contractor GJK Facility Services. Trams, depots and tram stops have all cleaned by the contractor with some not cleaned in accordance with contractual requirements.trams, tramways, yarra trams, tram depot, rolling stock, tram stops, cleaners, cleaning -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Millions paid in bonuses despite empty trains, trams”, 31/03/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clippings titled: "Millions paid in bonuses... Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 31/03/2021 The two ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Millions paid in bonuses despite empty trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 31/03/2021 The two companies operating Melbourne's train and tram services received $16M in bonuses for exceeding service performance targets despite minimal passengers due to the pandemic. Yarra Trams more than $4M during the period when road traffic reductions meant they achieved punctuality and reliability targets. Yarra Trams also received $36M in relief money.trams, tramways, yarra trams, contracts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Mask blitz on trains, trams”, 24/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask... blitz on trains, trams” Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Mask blitz on trains, trams” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 24/05/2021 Mask wearing on public transport to be more heavily enforced as police take on two week blitz. Latest Government data shows 46% of tram passengers did not wear a properly fitted mask, compared to 24% in March.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, covid-19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Legal route to access for all”, 28/06/2021 12:00:00 AM
... ” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021... Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters ...Newspaper clippings titled: "Legal route to access for all” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 28/06/2021 Wheelchair commuters take legal action against Victorian government and Yarra Trams over failure to provide wheelchair access across Melbourne's tram network. Currently 73% of tram stops and 62% of trams are inaccessible to people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams. Cost of upgrading remaining tram stops is $2 billion.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, accessible transport -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age?, "Transporting art is like taking a tram", 1983
... 439 Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled ...Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Transporting art is like taking a tram", during 1983 as it notes the end of an Exhibition in the Ministry for the Arts foyer ending Friday 14/10. Item part of the "around the Galleries" written by Susan McCulloch, reporting on the Stewart Merritt tram 439, being the last of the Transporting Art trams. Review the other artists involved the story and that prints of the trams were on sale at the Ministry Has an image of Stewart's work which was themed around "Victoria State of the Arts".trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age?, "Last mobile mural rattles tramways", Oct. 1982
... 439 Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Last ...Newspaper clipping, from possibly The Age, titled "Last mobile mural rattles tramways" with the artist Stewart Merritt leaving out of tram 439, possibly at South Melbourne Depot, during Sept or Oct. 1982. Has a closing date in a job vacancy advert on the rear of 18/10/1982. Item by Kim Lockwood, describes the artist, the tram and its work, the time taken and the Transporting Art project itself. Two copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, ministry for arts, w2 class, tram 439 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Glow-worms on strike night", "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday", c1974
... Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms... back but trams will stop during Friday" Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, c1974 titled "Glow-worms on strike night" with the sub-title of "Trains back but trams will stop during Friday". Has a photo of motor vehicle lights in Kingsway near McRobertson Girls High School, showing the traffic snaking along the road during the train strike. Notes that trams will not be running on Friday, when a stop work meeting will be held. Quotes the premium Mr. Hamer about the strikes. Item not dated.. Photo by Michael Rayner of The Age.trams, tramways, unions, kingsway, strike, night photo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, c1974
... work in Bridge Road Richmond, Newspaper The Age ...Newspaper clipping from an undated Melbourne page, about track reconstruction work in Bridge Road Richmond, between Burnley St and the Yarra River. Shows the temporary trackwork slew along the road with a long line of cars alongside. In the distance is a tram showing Kew Depot, route 23. Work c1974.trams, tramways, bridge rd, trackwork, route 23, temporary track -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams", 12/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
... " Newspaper The Age Edward Sallows, Mick Segal, Ted (Edward) Thorpe ....1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping titled "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams" with photographs from The Age 12/10/1951 featuring new conductors taking up duty after two weeks of training - 37 Englishmen. Features: Edward Sallows, Mick Segal. Ted (Edward) Thorpe and Jim Turner. .2 - Enlarged print of Edward Sallows with conductors bag open, doing a journal - number 3454 .3 - ditto of Edward Thorpe at a Bundy clock - number 3464. Has on the rear in ink Cnr of Whitehorse and Glenferrie Road.See rear of photostrams, tramways, conductors, immigration, training, bundy clock, conductors bag -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "$200m Hong Kong rail deal shows confidence in Australia", 17/07/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Age 17/7/1988 titled "$200m... shows confidence in Australia" Newspaper The Age John Halfpenny ...Newspaper clipping from The Age 17/7/1988 titled "$200m Hong Kong rail deal shows confidence in Australia". Written by Tom Harrington Age Transport reporter and Ali Cromie in Hong Kong. Reports on the project consortium The Met and Leighton - gives details of the financing arrangement, The Met's involvement after Comeng pulled out, timing. Has comments from John Halfpenny of the AMWU, Tom Roper, Minister for Transport and other people.trams, tramways, hong kong, the met, comeng, construction