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Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, National Express, "National Express Group - Key Contacts", c2001
... "National Express Group - Key Contacts"... National Express...Folded full colour pamphlet, titled "National Express Group...National Express... Trams tramways National Express M>Tram V/Line Personnel ...Folded full colour pamphlet, titled "National Express Group - Key Contacts" providing information on the personnel and their position along with telephone numbers for the National Express group - buses, trains, trams, V/Line. Gives details of the Executive Office, Trains, finance, sales and marketing, tram and bus, engineering, human resources and commercial. Published by M>Tram is a former tram operating company of half of Melbourne's tramway network. Part of the National Express Group, it was created with the rebranding of Swanston Trams in October 2001,[1] and was absorbed into Yarra Trams on 18 April 2004. (From Wikipedia page accessed 8/3/13). Also related to M>Train. National Express part of the Kennett Government franchise - commenced 1999, handed back to Government - Dec. 2002 - The Age December 17, 2002, but it was not until 2004 that the M>Tram name formally disappeared.trams, tramways, national express, m>tram, v/line, personnel, organisational structure -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAudio - Audio Tape, National Express, "Talk Back - hear answers to the questions you have been asking", Aug. 2001
... National Express... by National Express August 2001. Has photos of senior staff...National Express... Trams tramways National Express Audio cassette tape in a clear ...Audio cassette tape in a clear plastic container with paper cover and paper feed back sheet - titled "Talk Back - hear answers to the questions you have been asking", produced by National Express August 2001. Has photos of senior staff on the front cover. Has National Express logos on the tape cassette. Feed back form asks which part of the group the person works for and gives an address to send it back to.trams, tramways, national express -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, National Express, "All Staff Notice - New Tram and Train Contracts Announced", c2000
... National Express... of National Express Group, Peter Strachan, announcing new rolling...National Express... Trams tramways National Express Swanston Trams Combino Siemens ...Report or Notice - 5 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner with Swanston Trams logo, titled "All Staff Notice - New Tram and Train Contracts Announced", advising the CEO of National Express Group, Peter Strachan, announcing new rolling stock - trams (Combino), Siemens and Velocity train (Comeng) for the V/Line services. Gives details of the 59 new trams and their attributes. Has colour images of the various vehicles. Notice - not dated - c2000.trams, tramways, national express, swanston trams, combino, siemens, new trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter - NXpress, National Express Group, Dec. 2000
... National Express...Newletter published by National Express Melbourne...National Express Group... Newletter published by National Express Melbourne, the operators ...Newletter published by National Express Melbourne, the operators of M>Tram, M>Train and V/line at the time. Gives details of their companies branding, "Moving Melbourne" for trams and trains, the visit of driver Hugh Waldron to the UK and driving trams in Birmingham, visit of Melbourne staff to Siemens to see the new trams being built for Melbourne and a Q&A, railway news and listing of new staff. Yields information about National Express in Melbourne and their work at the time.Newsletter - 12 pages, full colour centre stapled, printed on gloss paper.national express, hugh waldron, newsletters, tramways, new trams, combino, germany, siemens, railways, branding -
Melbourne Tram MuseumAdministrative record - Folder, National Express, "Media Information", c2002
... National Express... tramway network. Part of the National Express Group...National Express... Trams tramways National Express M>Tram Folded sheet of printed ...Folded sheet of printed medium weight card to provide a folder that information documents could be provided to the Media and the public. Titled "Media Information", with the M>Tram logo and "moving Melbourne" logos on the top right hand corner. On the rear provides contact details and web site. Published by M>Tram is a former tram operating company of half of Melbourne's tramway network. Part of the National Express Group, it was created with the rebranding of Swanston Trams in October 2001,[1] and was absorbed into Yarra Trams on 18 April 2004. (From Wikipedia page accessed 8/3/13). Also related to M>Train.trams, tramways, national express, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Business card, M>Tram, National Express, c2001
... Gertrude St Fitzroy. M>Tram part of the National Express group...M>Tram, National Express... Fitzroy. M>Tram part of the National Express group and has ...Business card - printed for Tram Attendants of M>Tram, with M>tram logos and address and phone number. Was based at 4 Gertrude St Fitzroy. M>Tram part of the National Express group and has the Moving Melbourne under the M> logo.trams, tramways, m>tram, stationery, fitzroy, logos, tram attendants -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Swanston Trams, "National Express (Swanston Trams) Agreement - draft", 2000
... "National Express (Swanston Trams) Agreement - draft"...Document titled "National Express (Swanston Trams...Document titled "National Express (Swanston Trams ...Document titled "National Express (Swanston Trams) Agreement - draft for 2000 - 2003 - setting out the proposed agreement with tram crews, terms, jobs, part-time employment, leave, superannuation, redundancy, travel passes and uniforms. Has a table of contents.Yields information about the draft agreement for Swanston Trams, later M>Tram with its employees.Document - 26A4 pages, copied, stapled.trams, tramways, swanston trams, m>tram, agreements, unions, rtbu -
Melbourne Tram MuseumUniform - Hi Viz jacket, Elliott Australia, M>Tram, c2001
... M>Tram, National Express... Viz jacket Elliott Australia M>Tram, National Express ...Used by M>Tram staff in their work around the tram system and in depots. See item 519 for a Met Tram version.Demonstrates a M>Tram hi viz vest.Hi Viz jacket, or vest, orange nylon, sewn with black piping on the edges, black zip to secure the jacket, with grey Fluro strips horizontally and the words "M>TRAM" on the back. Has a small "XXL" white tag on the top of the inside of the jacket. Has an Elliott Australia label on the top inside of the jacket.trams, tramways, uniforms, emergency, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBook, National Express, M> Presentation Standards - A guide for staff", c2000
... National Express... - A guide for staff" Book National Express ...Book or booklet - pocket size - 20 pages - centre stapled titled M> Presentation Standards - A guide for staff" for use by M>Train or M>tram staff - giving details of the uniforms, rules for wearing, garment details for staff. Has some illustrations and photographs of the uniforms for various staff positions.trams, tramways, uniforms, m>train, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLeisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, 2003
... National Express... class tram No. 185, in M tram (Moving Melbourne), National... Trams tramways Models Z3 class National Express MTram Cardboard ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 185, in M tram (Moving Melbourne), National Express Group livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and pantograph. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Swanston Trams - new tram and train contracts, Swanston Trams, 2000
... National Express...Document issued to all National Express staff...Document issued to all National Express staff ...Document issued to all National Express staff with the Swanston Trams logo advising that contracts had been entered into with Siemens for 59 new trams, to be supplied by Siemens along with trains for the suburban system. Has images of a five section Combino, a Siemens suburban train for Bayside trains and a Velocity set. Quotes Mr Peter Strachan CEO of National Express Group Australia. Item not formally dated. Based on references either April or May 2000. Yields information about Swanston Trams contract for new Siemens Combino trams,Document - 5 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner.yarra trams, new trams, national express, bayside trains, combino trams, d class -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Troublesome trams take a long break - to fix their brakes", 8/08/2000 12:00:00 AM
... National Express.... Quotes Dean Souter of National Express, Peter Batchelor, and RTBU... Trams tramways National Express Minister For Transport Yarra ...Newspaper clipping - titled "Troublesome trams take a long break - to fix their brakes", The Age, 8/8/2000 with a photo of four W class trams at Southbank, led by 862. Item written by Sushi Das, about braking issues following a collision on June 1. Quotes Dean Souter of National Express, Peter Batchelor, and RTBU. Workcover also involved. Paper notes that the RTBU said the new slack adjusters were faulty.trams, tramways, national express, minister for transport, yarra trams, brakes, withdrawn trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, Sushi Das, "Pledge for safety, style and comfort", 16/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... National Express... and some interior images. Notes National Express, Bayside trains... Swanston Trams National Express Hillside Trains Bayside Trains ...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 MuseumNewsletter - Set of 12, Swanston Trams, "Tramfare" or Swanston News, 1998 to 2000
... National Express... of the National Express group. Includes general news of the operator... privatised, Swanston Trams became part of the National Express group ...Set of 14 newsletters issued by Swanston Trams - 1998 to 2000. When privatised, Swanston Trams became part of the National Express group. Includes general news of the operator, depot news and operational news. Depots were Essendon, Malvern, Glenhuntly and Brunswick. Generally known as "Tramfare" No. 1 - Swanston News - Oct. 1998 - 4 A4 pages - Dandenong road lighting, overhead conversion. No. 3 - December 1998 - 4 A4 pages No. 4 - Feb. 1999 - folded A3 - Ron Scholten awarded driver of the month for Malvern depot, Salvo tram No. 5 - March 19999 - Cricket - Vic wins, passing stationary trams - 3 images No. 6 - April 1999 - 4 A4 pages - Senior drivers, Grand Prix No. 7 - May 1999 - 4 A4 pages + single A4 sheet - Privatisation newsletter - recovering a lost bag, Tramjack, and news from the depots. No. 8 - June 1999 - Norm Maddock at Malvern Museum, No. 9 - July 1999 - celebrating 80 years, includes a privatisation newsletter - issue 3, details the senior team. No. 10 - August 1999 - welcomes Peter Strachan - Chief Executive of National Express rail division. Includes retirement of Doug Prosser Dec 1999 - 12 A3 pages - W class, plans for 2000, Steven Altham's and his models, Feb March 2000 - 12 A3 pages, new trams, Grand Prix, Millennium messages on Melbourne tram, National Express in Australia, New Head Office, and Midland (Birmingham) Metro. June 2000 - 12 A3 pages centre stapled, extensive news and people. September 2000 - unnamed looking for a new name, general National Express news - 12 A3 page June/July 2000, National Express Quarterly Journal - patrollers, M>Tram maintenance article, Demonstrates the work of Swanston Trams and National Express.Newsletter A4 or A3 size, printed on gloss paper.tramways, swanston trams, depots, drivers, norm maddock, national express, m>tram, maintenance -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "RTBU Tram & Bus Worker", Spring 2002
... National Express... privatisation in Victoria, the demise of National Express, and a report... privatisation in Victoria, the demise of National Express, and a report ...Contains reports from Union officials including the Hexham Train crash of July 2002, reports on the unraveling of rail privatisation in Victoria, the demise of National Express, and a report by Lou Di Gregorio titled "Bright future for Trammies" including an agreement for the Bendigo Trust.Demonstrates a RTBU quarterly publication for its members.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages full colour, centre stapled titled "RTBU Tram & Bus Worker" - Spring 2002, Vol 10, No. 3.tramways, unions, rtbu, national express, privatisation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Handout material, Swanston Trams, "Swanston Team Talk 2/00", 2000
... National Express...>Tram, and M>Train. Was part of the National Express Group...>Tram, and M>Train. Was part of the National Express Group ...Swanston Trams Team talk hand out notes - Oct. 2000, looking at performance for August and September, customer feedback, new timetables (of 1994), tram attendants and their roles, improving performance, branding, and new brand logos - introducing M>Tram, and M>Train. Was part of the National Express Group at the time.Demonstrates Swanston Tram's team talk and methods of the time.Set of 9 A4 printed sheets - was stapled in top left hand corner.public transport, swanston trams, national express, tramways, melbourne, m>tram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Minister of Transport, "New Public Transport Partnerships", Feb. 2004
... National Express... of National Express. Provides information on the Government's role... Trams tramways Connex Yarra Trams National Express Minister ...1257 - Pamphlet - DL three fold sheet printed on gloss paper titled "New Public Transport Partnerships" about the new contractual agreements with Yarra Trams and Connex for the operation of Melbourne's public transport services following the failure of National Express. Provides information on the Government's role and the that of the private operators. Includes a message from the Minister for Transport - Peter Batchelor. Printed Feb. 2004. Has the logos of Connex, Yarra Trams and the Victorian Government. 1257.1 - Two fold A4 sheet, printed on gloss paper, provides information on the new Transport Partnerships Agreement, delivery of more modern trains and trams, more services, customer service and safety, infrastructure, what still needs to be done and what will be done over the next 12 months.trams, tramways, connex, yarra trams, national express, minister for transport -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, "Report by Administrators", March to June 2003
... National Express... the receivership of National Express prepared by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu... Trams tramways National Express Meetings Set of two "Report ...Set of two "Report by Administrators" concerning the receivership of National Express prepared by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu for distribution to creditors. .1 - Report - A4 - 52 pages + card covers stapled with black binding strip on the left hand side dated 17/3/2003 with table of contents giving the background, corporate structure, financial performance, directors reasons for company failure, possible offences, legal issues, meeting of creditors, deeds and administrators opinion and remuneration. .2 - Report - A4 - 28 pages + card covers, perfect bound, dated 12/6/2003, with table of contents, giving an executive summary, liability for insolvent trading, director's statement of claim, arrangements, meeting of creditors, deeds and administrators opinion and remuneration and draft proposal for a deed of company arrangement. See Reg Item 1332 for other related documents.trams, tramways, national express, meetings -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Press Release, M>Tram, Siemens, "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", Mar. 2004
... National Express... and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express... and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express ...Set of two documents issued by M>Tram, about the launch of the D class trams in 2004, with M>Tram and M>Moving Melbourne and Siemens logos. .1. - Two sheet printed in colour on white paper, technical pamphlet titled "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", giving technical details of the D class three section and five section trams, numbers delivery, dimensions, capacity, speed, motors, wheels, floor height, used life and delivery timing. Details the construction of the tram, traction / wheel power supplies, control equipment and features of the tram. .2 - Two sheet Press or media release titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", dated 3/3/2004, about the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, launching the new D2 tram. Gives details of the trams, their deployment, and order details. Quotes Bernie Carolan as the M>Tram Managing Director. The bottom of the sheet notes that Receivers and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express Companies.trams, tramways, d class, siemens, m>tram, specification, national express -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Public Transport Users Association Notes and Press Clippings, 1991-2010, 1991-2010
... national express review... & Region Vol 1 - National Express Review, 1999-2001 .2) Public... line trains jean baker hedley thomson coach national express ...Used by the local branch of the Public Transport Users Association.Seven plastic covered display books with press clippings, media releases and notes concerning the Public Transport users Association in the Ballarat Region. .1) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 1 - National Express Review, 1999-2001 .2) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 2 - Press Cuttings, 2001 - 2002 .3) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 3 - Press Cuttings, 2002-2003 .4) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 4 - Press Cuttings, 2004-2005 .5) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 5 - Press Cuttings,2006-2012 .6) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 6 - Other Ballarat Transport Issues, 2001-2008 .7) Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 7 - Creswick, 2000-2010 11729.8 Documents Transport Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 8 -Other Regional Areas Baker, Jean 2000-2010 11729.9 Documents Transport Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 9 - Closure of North Melbounre Station and the impact on Ballarat Commuters Baker, Jean 2014 Book Transport Driving the Fast Train Further: Integreated Public Tranpost Across All Victoria Everingham, Wendy and McPherson 1999-2001 Documents Transport Public Transport Ballarat & Region Vol 3 - Press Cuttings Baker, Jean 1999-2001 transport, linking victoria, railway, fast rail, ballarat corridor, bendigo corridor, traralgon corridor, geelong corridor, warrnambool corridor, level crossings, country rail lines, ararat rail line, trains, jean baker, hedley thomson, coach, national express review, mildura review, public transport corporation, maryborough to ballarat passenger rail service, mildura country rail, john parkin, john mclean, steve bracks, airport rail, john barnes, buses, alstrom, rail crossings, dove downey, curtis street bus terminal, bus interchange, ballarat railway stations, trams, creswick, creswick railway station, ararat, wimmera, mallee, maryborough, clunes, talbot -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction, M>Tram, "M>Tram Pick up slip", Jun. 2001
... National Express...Trams tramways M>Tram National Express Drivers Table cards ...Instruction - titled "M>Tram Pick up slip", taken from a pad of sheets, advising drivers which table / Run no to operate on a date and from which point. dated 25/6/2001. 3 copies held.trams, tramways, m>tram, national express, drivers, table cards, operations -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Swanston Trams, "Swanston Trams future projects presentation 1999 - 2000", Oct, 1999
... National Express...Trams tramways Swanston Trams National Express Proposals ...Report - photocopied 27 x A4 sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Swanston Trams future projects presentation 1999 - 2000" looking for submissions from consultants to undertake a number of projects - signed by Russell Nathan, 6/10/1999. Projects included - (see image i3) - ticket machines at various locations, a city sights tram service, all night tram service, deviation of route 82, Park St link, tram maintenance facilities, consolidation of depots, tram stop improvements and traffic management initiatives.trams, tramways, swanston trams, national express, proposals, route 82 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Instruction Book, M>Tram, "M Tram Combino Customer Service Briefing Manual", Nov. 2002
... National Express... National Express Instruction book - Marbig folder, blue back, clear ...Instruction book - Marbig folder, blue back, clear plastic folder with binding clip, 13 A4 pages, titled "M Tram Combino Customer Service Briefing Manual" outlining information for tram attendants and other staff - a summary of the tram. Has a table of contents - giving an overview of the tram, interior, braking, door control, wheelchair, emergency, timer circuits, passenger information system, emergency procedures and frequently asked questions. Dated 21/11/2002.trams, tramways, m>tram, instructions, combino, training, national express -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPoster, M>Tram, "Refurbished M>Tram", early 2002
... National Express...Trams tramways M>Tram Livery Swanston Trams National ...Poster - A3 size on a plasticized rubber? backed of the colour scheme for M>Tram, Swanston Trams new livery for Z class trams and saying that this tram had been refurbished. Has details of the key features of the refurbishment. Has tram 200 on the side of the tram, but Vicsig has a photo of tram 200 in 2004 in The Met colour scheme with the Met logos covered. VicSig.net accessed 9/7/2019 states that Z3 185 was the first tram to receive the livery early 2002.trams, tramways, m>tram, livery, swanston trams, national express, overhauls -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Calendar, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), late 2002
... National Express... Trams tramways Connex Yarra Trams National Express M>Tram M ...Full colour folded A3 Calendar for 2003, published by the Rail Tram and Bus Union Victorian Division. Has an images a Connex train, Yarra Trams 3005, M>Tram 3501 and M>Train vehicles on the top of the calendar, with dates marked for public holidays, pay days and gives details of the RTBU Vic Branch. Has an advert for the Melbourne Credit Union, and the RTBU Visa Card.trams, tramways, connex, yarra trams, national express, m>tram, m>train, rtbu, tram 3501, tram 3005 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Container, JSM?, "Moving Melbourne", early 2000's
... National Express... Trams tramways Crockery National Express M>Tram M>Train ...Container or Cup or mug - plastic with removable lid, silver outside, black inside, designed to be used on a vehicle with a non-slip material on the base. Printed with a M> Tram or M>Train logo, with the words "Moving Melbourne" under the logo. On the inside of the lid, has the words "Hand Wash Only / Do not put cup in Microwave" and at the base "JSM47"trams, tramways, crockery, national express, m>tram, m>train -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Hugh Waldron, Senior Driver Hugh Waldron's trip to Europe, August 2000
... National Express... Waldon's visit to Europe in 2000 National Express Hugh Waldron ...Report by Hugh Waldron, Senior Driver Kew Depot on his trip to Birmingham, London, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Hannover, Postsdam and Freiburg July/August 2000 to Bernie Carolan Operations Director Swanston Trams and Bayside trains. Details his visit, and his remarks on passenger information displays, doors, access, combino trams, seating, vandalism, video screens, and the use of the larger Combinio trams on route 69.Yields information about Hugh Waldon's visit to Europe in 2000Report - four pages, stapled in top left hand corner.national express, hugh waldron, tramways, new trams, combino, germany, siemens, overseas tours, swanston trams -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLeisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, 2003
... National Express... Trams tramways Models Z3 class National Express MTram Cardboard ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne Z3 class tram No. 210, in MMTB livery. Has separate parts for two route number boxes and trolley poles. Part of their Heritage Series. Produced by Transit Graphics in 2003. See also Reg Item 2267 for Z3 117, printed at the time of introduction.trams, tramways, models, z3 class, national express, mtram -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument, Yarra Trams, "Day one Yarra Trams reference guide", April 2004
... National Express... of M>Tram into Yarra Trams in April 2004. Yarra Trams National ...Document issued to all former M>Tram employees on the formal absorption or the reunification of the two networks into Yarra Trams on 18/4/2004 - see reference. Covers telephone, customer contact, uniforms, website, operations, media, cleaning, passenger information, depots, infrastructure, maintenance, fleet refurbishment, reliability and frequency, policies, advertising and the interim advertising campaign based around the covering up of the name M>tram.Yields information about the formal absorption of M>Tram into Yarra Trams in April 2004.Document - 4 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner printed on green paper.yarra trams, national express, m>tram, tramways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, M>Tram, "Weekly Update", 26/03/2004 12:00:00 AM
... by National Express for M>Tram and M>Train employees. Gives staff... March 2004, published by National Express for M>Tram and M>Train ...Magazine - 11 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Weekly Update", Week 12, 26 March 2004, published by National Express for M>Tram and M>Train employees. Gives staff news, work updates, competitions and a puzzle page. See Key associations for some of the M>Tram staff featured.trams, tramways, m>tram, staff
