Daniel Bowen
@danielbowen.au
Transport blogger / public transport advocate / campaigner and spokesperson for @ptua.org.au / professional geek. Opinions are all mine.
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia
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This seems like a Big Deal.
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
This seems like a Big Deal.
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I am not convinced this wayfinding is perfect. ↖️↙️↗️↘️ #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I am not convinced this wayfinding is perfect. ↖️↙️↗️↘️ #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
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🚌and bus changes coming too
🤔️What about the rest of the rail network? Nothing for most other lines yet. The Tunnel frees up capacity - there's a clear opportunity for State Government to fund more trains more often across the network.
Read more on our web site: ptua.org.au/posts/2026/p...
🤔️What about the rest of the rail network? Nothing for most other lines yet. The Tunnel frees up capacity - there's a clear opportunity for State Government to fund more trains more often across the network.
Read more on our web site: ptua.org.au/posts/2026/p...
PTUA welcomes Metro Tunnel timetable boost; more needed – Public Transport Users Association
ptua.org.au
January 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🚌and bus changes coming too
🤔️What about the rest of the rail network? Nothing for most other lines yet. The Tunnel frees up capacity - there's a clear opportunity for State Government to fund more trains more often across the network.
Read more on our web site: ptua.org.au/posts/2026/p...
🤔️What about the rest of the rail network? Nothing for most other lines yet. The Tunnel frees up capacity - there's a clear opportunity for State Government to fund more trains more often across the network.
Read more on our web site: ptua.org.au/posts/2026/p...
Once in a blue moon, everybody wants to talk about train timetables. It happened this week.🚉🕑😊
Here's me on 7 News yesterday... www.youtube.com/watc... #Melbourne #PublicTransport
Here's me on 7 News yesterday... www.youtube.com/watc... #Melbourne #PublicTransport
Melbourne’s rail overhaul - Timetable rethink gets mixed reviews | 7NEWS
Without the fanfare of the grand Metro Tunnel opening, the Allan government has quietly released the much-anticipated new timetable for Melbourne's train network today, and it is getting mixed reviews. Thousands of commuters will still have to wait up to 40 minutes for a train, even as the multi-bil
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January 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Once in a blue moon, everybody wants to talk about train timetables. It happened this week.🚉🕑😊
Here's me on 7 News yesterday... www.youtube.com/watc... #Melbourne #PublicTransport
Here's me on 7 News yesterday... www.youtube.com/watc... #Melbourne #PublicTransport
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Elder Punk Rocker Pisses Off Society The Only Way Left - Driving Defensively & Obeying Every Rule Of The Road.
January 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Elder Punk Rocker Pisses Off Society The Only Way Left - Driving Defensively & Obeying Every Rule Of The Road.
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Details of the Metro Tunnel timetables have arrived, starting 1st February...
🚇Metro tunnel service about every 5 minutes in peak
🌃At least every 10 minutes all day until midnight between West Footscray and Dandenong
🕐Every 10 minutes out to Watergardens until 9pm weeknights, 7:30pm weekends
...
🚇Metro tunnel service about every 5 minutes in peak
🌃At least every 10 minutes all day until midnight between West Footscray and Dandenong
🕐Every 10 minutes out to Watergardens until 9pm weeknights, 7:30pm weekends
...
January 12, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Details of the Metro Tunnel timetables have arrived, starting 1st February...
🚇Metro tunnel service about every 5 minutes in peak
🌃At least every 10 minutes all day until midnight between West Footscray and Dandenong
🕐Every 10 minutes out to Watergardens until 9pm weeknights, 7:30pm weekends
...
🚇Metro tunnel service about every 5 minutes in peak
🌃At least every 10 minutes all day until midnight between West Footscray and Dandenong
🕐Every 10 minutes out to Watergardens until 9pm weeknights, 7:30pm weekends
...
The Metro Tunnel timetables have been published... it's a big boost for some stations, trains doubling in frequency in some cases. This is a good start at providing a frequent network across more of #Melbourne. State govt needs to keep the upgrades coming.
Read more: danielbowen.com/2026...
Read more: danielbowen.com/2026...
January 12, 2026 at 7:40 AM
The Metro Tunnel timetables have been published... it's a big boost for some stations, trains doubling in frequency in some cases. This is a good start at providing a frequent network across more of #Melbourne. State govt needs to keep the upgrades coming.
Read more: danielbowen.com/2026...
Read more: danielbowen.com/2026...
Wasn't feeling great about buying a new joystick for $90, then I realised the one I bought back in the day cost me $30 in circa 1985 dollars... which is about $105 now.
... okay $90 still seems like a lot of money, but oh well 🤷 #retrogaming
... okay $90 still seems like a lot of money, but oh well 🤷 #retrogaming
January 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Wasn't feeling great about buying a new joystick for $90, then I realised the one I bought back in the day cost me $30 in circa 1985 dollars... which is about $105 now.
... okay $90 still seems like a lot of money, but oh well 🤷 #retrogaming
... okay $90 still seems like a lot of money, but oh well 🤷 #retrogaming
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Melbourne dressed up as New York City for a film shoot!📽️
One thing that NYC has that we need is a frequent metro service all day every day that allows people to get around easily without driving.
The full Metro Tunnel timetable from February will help, but other lines also need upgrades.
One thing that NYC has that we need is a frequent metro service all day every day that allows people to get around easily without driving.
The full Metro Tunnel timetable from February will help, but other lines also need upgrades.
January 11, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Melbourne dressed up as New York City for a film shoot!📽️
One thing that NYC has that we need is a frequent metro service all day every day that allows people to get around easily without driving.
The full Metro Tunnel timetable from February will help, but other lines also need upgrades.
One thing that NYC has that we need is a frequent metro service all day every day that allows people to get around easily without driving.
The full Metro Tunnel timetable from February will help, but other lines also need upgrades.
🎸🚶The walk back from a Festival Hall concert to North #Melbourne station last night. Better footpaths wouldn’t hurt, but there’s little traffic. What would really make this better is more frequent evening trains so you don’t face a long wait to get home.
January 11, 2026 at 3:32 AM
🎸🚶The walk back from a Festival Hall concert to North #Melbourne station last night. Better footpaths wouldn’t hurt, but there’s little traffic. What would really make this better is more frequent evening trains so you don’t face a long wait to get home.
A pic from passing through Longwood about a year ago. Hoping for the best for all the locals there and elsewhere affected by the fires. Stay safe. #VicFires
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
A pic from passing through Longwood about a year ago. Hoping for the best for all the locals there and elsewhere affected by the fires. Stay safe. #VicFires
These secret lairs are an OH&S nightmare. Even without the killer robots. #c64 #ImpossibleMission
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
These secret lairs are an OH&S nightmare. Even without the killer robots. #c64 #ImpossibleMission
Where am I? It doesn't seem like there's enough signage on the platforms for new underground stations set to be some of the busiest on the network. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Read more on the blog: danielbowen.com/2026...
Read more on the blog: danielbowen.com/2026...
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Where am I? It doesn't seem like there's enough signage on the platforms for new underground stations set to be some of the busiest on the network. #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
Read more on the blog: danielbowen.com/2026...
Read more on the blog: danielbowen.com/2026...
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⚠️Widespread disruptions on V/Line on Friday due to catastrophic fire danger.
No services or coaches on several lines. Many coach routes also affected.
Check latest details from V/Line here: www.vline.com.au/Ser...
For other modes: transport.vic.gov.au...
No services or coaches on several lines. Many coach routes also affected.
Check latest details from V/Line here: www.vline.com.au/Ser...
For other modes: transport.vic.gov.au...
January 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM
⚠️Widespread disruptions on V/Line on Friday due to catastrophic fire danger.
No services or coaches on several lines. Many coach routes also affected.
Check latest details from V/Line here: www.vline.com.au/Ser...
For other modes: transport.vic.gov.au...
No services or coaches on several lines. Many coach routes also affected.
Check latest details from V/Line here: www.vline.com.au/Ser...
For other modes: transport.vic.gov.au...
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Unexpected cancellations have a much greater impact when services are infrequent.
We hope The Big Switch delivers better than 20 minute frequency through the munnel and across the network.
We hope The Big Switch delivers better than 20 minute frequency through the munnel and across the network.
January 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Unexpected cancellations have a much greater impact when services are infrequent.
We hope The Big Switch delivers better than 20 minute frequency through the munnel and across the network.
We hope The Big Switch delivers better than 20 minute frequency through the munnel and across the network.
V/Line has widespread delays (including from heat)... heat also delaying Metro #Melbourne this afternoon:
Hurstbridge/Mernda lines up to 25 mins
Craigieburn/Sunbury/Upfield up to 35 mins
Werribee/Williamstown up to 35 mins
For other lines, no delays published at this stage.
Hurstbridge/Mernda lines up to 25 mins
Craigieburn/Sunbury/Upfield up to 35 mins
Werribee/Williamstown up to 35 mins
For other lines, no delays published at this stage.
1. Home
1. Home
www.metrotrains.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 7:16 AM
V/Line has widespread delays (including from heat)... heat also delaying Metro #Melbourne this afternoon:
Hurstbridge/Mernda lines up to 25 mins
Craigieburn/Sunbury/Upfield up to 35 mins
Werribee/Williamstown up to 35 mins
For other lines, no delays published at this stage.
Hurstbridge/Mernda lines up to 25 mins
Craigieburn/Sunbury/Upfield up to 35 mins
Werribee/Williamstown up to 35 mins
For other lines, no delays published at this stage.
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Toronto's new Line 6 though? I'd heard it was bad but I really wasn't prepared for just how miserable it was. at every single intersection, every turn movement goes before the tram, losing at least a minute every single time. I'm in disbelief this was approved to open in this condition
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Toronto's new Line 6 though? I'd heard it was bad but I really wasn't prepared for just how miserable it was. at every single intersection, every turn movement goes before the tram, losing at least a minute every single time. I'm in disbelief this was approved to open in this condition
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Many trams don't yet have air con, but are slowly being upgraded/replaced.
Buses and trains do, but extreme heat can still cause disruptions.
How's the temperature on your public transport service today? Any delays due to heat?🥵
Buses and trains do, but extreme heat can still cause disruptions.
How's the temperature on your public transport service today? Any delays due to heat?🥵
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Many trams don't yet have air con, but are slowly being upgraded/replaced.
Buses and trains do, but extreme heat can still cause disruptions.
How's the temperature on your public transport service today? Any delays due to heat?🥵
Buses and trains do, but extreme heat can still cause disruptions.
How's the temperature on your public transport service today? Any delays due to heat?🥵
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January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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More frequent services all day every day would get a lot more people onto public transport and out of the traffic. Big improvements are possible without a huge investment in bigger fleets and more track. #Melbourne #PublicTransport
January 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
More frequent services all day every day would get a lot more people onto public transport and out of the traffic. Big improvements are possible without a huge investment in bigger fleets and more track. #Melbourne #PublicTransport
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The "safety" fencing at the new Hyde St path is going well 🙄
I've copied these pics from someone who ride there today.
#WestgateTunnel
I've copied these pics from someone who ride there today.
#WestgateTunnel
January 6, 2026 at 4:03 AM
The "safety" fencing at the new Hyde St path is going well 🙄
I've copied these pics from someone who ride there today.
#WestgateTunnel
I've copied these pics from someone who ride there today.
#WestgateTunnel
Level crossing removal underway at Mordialloc, #Melbourne 👍
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Level crossing removal underway at Mordialloc, #Melbourne 👍
Always say "merci" to your bus driver!
From my Europe travel blog latest instalment danielbowen.com/2025/10/22/l...
From my Europe travel blog latest instalment danielbowen.com/2025/10/22/l...
January 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Always say "merci" to your bus driver!
From my Europe travel blog latest instalment danielbowen.com/2025/10/22/l...
From my Europe travel blog latest instalment danielbowen.com/2025/10/22/l...
I'll stop calling it slop when it stops being slop.
Microsoft CEO Begs Users to Stop Calling It "Slop"
In a year-end writeup on the state of AI, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made it clear he'd really like us to stop saying "slop."
futurism.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 AM
I'll stop calling it slop when it stops being slop.
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Doing this challenge called “January” where I try to make it through the whole month of January
January 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Doing this challenge called “January” where I try to make it through the whole month of January