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Geelong Transit System
The Geelong Transit System (GTS) was the operating brand of public transport in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It was a joint venture between the Kefford Corporation's Benders Busways, (since 2008 CDC Geelong) and McHarry's Buslines. From 2009, timetables and signage were branded as Geelong Transit with a standard Viclink orange theme, so it is unclear to what extent the former GTS entity still exists as such. Since 2009, GTS (or Geelong Transit) ticketing has become part of the statewide myki smartcard system. History Although trials of a time-based ticketing system commenced in Geelong in the early 1980s as part of a reform of transport ticketing in Victoria, it was not until 1983 that the Geelong Transit System was inaugurated. Over time, buses delivering route services in Geelong were painted in the Geelong Transit System livery of white body and blue stripes. However, after Kefford Corporation purchased Benders Busways in 2000 its buses were progressively repainted into it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volgren
Volgren is an Australian bus and coach body manufacturer. History Volvo Buses, VolGrenda Corporation, gren was formed in 1977 by Melbourne bus operator Grenda Corporation in Dandenong, Victoria. Because Grenda held the Volvo Buses dealership in Victoria, only chassis from this manufacturer were bodied until 1989 when the dealership was relinquished. The name is a portmanteau of the two original investors, Volvo Buses, Volvo and Grenda Corporation, Grenda. In 1981 a plant was established in Acacia Ridge, Queensland by Grenda Corporation, Hornibrook Bus Lines's Geoff Mountjoy, Greyhound Australia, Greyhound Northern and Stateliner. It bodied some Volvo B59 and Volvo B10R, B10Rs for Hornibrook Bus Lines and Surfside Buslines before concentrating on Twin and Double Deck Volvo B10M coaches. This closed in the late 1980s. In December 2011, Brazilian bus manufacturer Marcopolo S.A., Marcopolo acquired a 75% shareholding. In April 2014 this was increased to 100%. Manufacturing facil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
V/Line
V/Line is a statutory authority that operates regional passenger train and coach services in Victoria, Australia. It provides passenger train services on five commuter lines and eight long-distance routes from its major hub at Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne, as well as bus services across Victoria and into New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia. In addition, V/Line is responsible for the maintenance of much of the Victorian freight and passenger rail network outside of the areas managed by Metro Trains Melbourne and the Australian Rail Track Corporation. The V/Line brand was introduced after the split-up of VicRail in 1983, and has been used by all successive government and private operators of the state's regional public transport. Until 1999, when its freight operations were privatised, V/Line Freight was also a monopoly government provider of the state's rail freight services. Since 2004, V/Line Pty Ltd, the main operating rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geelong Railway Line
The Geelong line is a regional passenger rail service operated by V/Line in Victoria, Australia. It serves passengers between state capital Melbourne and the regional city of Geelong. According to V/Line it carries more passengers than any other regional rail line in Australia. History V/Line commuter services to Geelong once terminated at Geelong station, being extended to the existing South Geelong station in 1968, and to the newly rebuilt Marshall station in 2005. In February 1959 the line from North Geelong to Corio was duplicated.Corio Station Rail GeelongLara, Corio, North Shore Victorian Station Histories The line from |
Lara Railway Station
Lara railway station is located on the Warrnambool line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the town of Lara, and it opened on 1 November 1856 as Duck Ponds. It was renamed Lara on 30 June 1875.Lara VicsigLara Station Rail Geelong When Lara station opened, it was the temporary terminus of the Geelong – Melbourne line. The present station building was constructed in the 1920s, and the existing single platform on the east side of the line was converted into an |
Myki
Myki ( ), stylised as myki, is a reloadable credit card-sized contactless smart card ticketing system used for electronic payment of fares on most public transport services in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Australia. Myki replaced the Metcard ticketing system and became fully operational at the end of 2012. The system was developed by Kamco (Keane Australia Micropayment Consortium) and is used by Public Transport Victoria. The initial 10-year contract was worth approximately A$1.5 billion, described by ''The Age'' as "the orld'sbiggest for a smartcard ticketing system". The Myki contract was extended in July 2016 for a further seven years. Ticketing requirements for trains, trams and buses in Melbourne are mainly contained in the ''Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) (Ticketing) Regulations 2017'' and the ''Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual.'' Usage Operation Passengers can purchase a rechargeable Myki smartcard from the ticket office at a staffed railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Railway Station
Marshall railway station is located on the Warrnambool line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the southern Geelong suburb of Marshall, and opened on 26 April 2005.Marshall Vicsig A previous station on the site, called , opened on 14 July 1879, and was renamed Marshall on 1 April 1907. That station was closed to passengers on 14 October 1957, and the platform had been removed by 22 July 1958.Marshall Station Rail Geelong The station was closed to al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Geelong Railway Station
South Geelong railway station is located on the Warrnambool line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the southern Geelong suburb of South Geelong, and it opened on 1 November 1883.South Geelong VicsigSouth Geelong Station Rail Geelong History The railway line to opened on 25 November 1876. Prior to the establishment of the station, the site was used as a loading point for |
Geelong Railway Station
Geelong railway station is located on the Warrnambool line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the city of Geelong, and it opened on 1 November 1856.Geelong Vicsig Together with , it is one of only two stations in Victoria to have a 19th-century , and is listed on the . The railway station complex has also been listed by the |
Myki
Myki ( ), stylised as myki, is a reloadable credit card-sized contactless smart card ticketing system used for electronic payment of fares on most public transport services in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Australia. Myki replaced the Metcard ticketing system and became fully operational at the end of 2012. The system was developed by Kamco (Keane Australia Micropayment Consortium) and is used by Public Transport Victoria. The initial 10-year contract was worth approximately A$1.5 billion, described by ''The Age'' as "the orld'sbiggest for a smartcard ticketing system". The Myki contract was extended in July 2016 for a further seven years. Ticketing requirements for trains, trams and buses in Melbourne are mainly contained in the ''Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) (Ticketing) Regulations 2017'' and the ''Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual.'' Usage Operation Passengers can purchase a rechargeable Myki smartcard from the ticket office at a staffed railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McHarry's Buslines
McHarry's Buslines is a family-owned bus company in Geelong, Victoria, dating back to 1932. It operates public transport bus routes in Geelong, and on the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, as well as school bus and charter services. The company's main depot is in Breakwater, and there are smaller depots in Apollo Bay, Torquay, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff and Drysdale. There used to be a depot in Portarlington, but it has been replaced by the one at Drysdale. History The origins of McHarry's Buslines date back to 1932, when John McHarry was employed at Ford's Geelong plant as a coach-builder. He transported his own employees to the plant in his truck, and it wasn't long before he was inundated with requests from other Ford workers for a ride to work. The current managing director of the company, also called John McHarry, is the grandson of the original owner. His son, Ashley McHarry, is the company's general manager. Livery Following the inauguration of the Geelong Trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
