The story of 3 train lines
April 25, 2008 – 12:14 pmI have had the fortunate ability to have traveled on 3 (possibly 5) different train lines.
Glen Waverley
Belgrave/Lilydale
Carnbourne/Packenham
They are listed by the way in order of the one that I want to travel. I have always used the Glen Waverley line because it was closet to home, but recently I’ve had the chance to house sit closer to two different train lines.
Our train systems really are a mess, when at 6.30am there should be a minimal number of people it was standing room only. I know which line I won’ t be eventually living near (Carnbourne/Packenham) I thought that it was hard on the Glen Waverley, hardly ever express, doesn’t come often though and over crowding on somedays.
I have previously heard of the Public Transport User Association, but now I’m seriously considering joining and helping where I can. I know that Connex has started to bring in changes I just hope that they will work as effectively as Melbourne desperately needs the change.
I can’t tell you the tension in the train some morning (actually most of you might know what I’m talking about) and it would be great to have a normal train ride one day.


One Response to “The story of 3 train lines”
The situation with Connex in Melbourne is really a joke. There are so many people fed up with overcrowded, late or cancelled trains.
Check out what we scrape from the twitter feed here for some examples of commuter frustration:
http://melbourne-trains.com/wp/topic/twitter/mtrains-twitter-feed/
By Darren on Apr 25, 2008