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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Going for a drive. 🚇 🚉

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 months

I see Shinkansen Chopsticks - I buy Shinkansen chopsticks 🥢🚅🎌

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

Saw this amazing piece of entitlement circulating around Facebook.

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Declan Martin

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2 years

I reiterate that the move from Laurie Oakes to Chris Uhlmann is one of the biggest downgrades of our time.

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Declan Martin

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12 days

Americans would simply be rendered speechless as I pull out my phone and make a direct bank transfer on the Commbank app in about 20 seconds.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

UNBELIEVABLE: scientists invent a new type of electrified road that continually charges EV's whilst they're in motion! How interesting - modern technology is so cool!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

In a few weeks, a one-day V/Line ticket will be capped at $9.20, the same as a one-day metropolitan fare. I'm *very* tempted to see if I can make it from one frontier of Victoria to another (Mildura to Mallacoota) which would cost approximately one cent per kilometre travelled.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

8 months

Why, in a hot country like this, are deep grey and black tones becoming such prevailing features on new builds?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

The restaurant in this picture opens at midday.

Sophie Elsworth

@sophieelsworth

3 years

Southbank, Melbourne. Monday morning, 9.30am. Not in lockdown. #covid19vic 😷😳

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 months

Let me be clear

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

Just caught the streetcar to downtown Footscray to buy a banh mi. Just like I used to do in my sophomore year in college.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Wow! Rideshare electric vehicle running right through my neighbourhood. Subscription cost under $10 a day for unlimited use - pretty nifty 😍🚋

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

8 months

It's time to stop posting.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 months

Adelaide has one of the nicest modern city centre layouts on the planet. Fight me.

cassidy

@foxriverenjoyer

3 months

genuinely why does it look like that

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Please. Restaurants. Just give me a physical menu. I shouldn't have to create an account on some random app to buy some garlic bread.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Saw Jonny Bairstow waiting for a train this morning. The poor lad really doesn't know how to stay behind a line. Maybe he'll figure it out one day. #Ashes23

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

The door closing mechanism on the Roma Viterbo is a bit... 🫣🫣😵‍💫😵‍💫

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

I know that from time to time, real estate listings will airbrush a photo... But what fresh hell is this?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

A bad poll for the federal government. Expect an upcoming announcement on more vaccines for young people, more wasteful train station carparks, and a business case into a high speed train from Melbourne to Sydney. #auspol #newspoll

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

7 months

People on Twitter giving The Castle, a very harmless and almost universally loved film about a houseproud family, the Well Ackchyually treatment is some of the most terminally online tweeting I've seen in more than ten years on this hellhole.

NFSA National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

@NFSAonline

7 months

Happy birthday to ‘The Castle’, which premiered in cinemas #onthisday in 1997🎬 What’s your favourite quote or moment from the iconic film? #NFSAOnline #TheCastle #AustralianFilm #howstheserenity #90s

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

@fabiooreilly Europe backing us up 💪

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

"Melbourne is dead."

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 years

As we can see, pedestrianisation and the removal of through traffic has killed Acland Street, and now nobody comes here.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

See this? This is great PT comms. "Our services are delayed today- here's exactly what happened, and here's what we're doing about it." So much better than a vague "Blue Line - Major delays. Due to a track fault, Blue line services are disrupted. Please allow extra travel time."

Sydney Trains & NSW TrainLink Info

@TrainsInfo

2 months

⚠️ Some trains are running late across various lines this morning due to urgent track repairs at Central. Here is an image of the culprit. Our team is on site and working to rectify this issue ASAP. We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 months

The problem with Lime E-scooters is that they're just too unsafe. All E-scooters should be confiscated and replaced with safer vehicles which are more suited to busy urban environments, like this 2.5 tonne Chevrolet Silverado with a reasonable top speed of 185 km/h.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

Swanston Street has been (almost) car free for years and years now. Does it really have to still look like this?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 years

Wow #springst #vicvotes #VicElection2018

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Wow! Great to hear that Shaquille O'Neal has just endorsed the Suburban Rail Loop!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Can someone please explain to me why a German restaurant, seafood restaurant and a bar aren't open at 9am on a Monday?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

7 months

Tony Soprano, a well known trainspotter, looking at a pair of Arrow III railcars in New Jersey, circa 2000.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Never forget what they took from you.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

INTROVERT SEATS: On request, these seats must be vacated for use by introverted passengers. Penalties apply.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

8 months

Kind of staggering how devoid of vegetation some activity centres are. Greenery and commercial areas don't have to be mutually exclusive of one another - Metropolitan Melbourne really needs to take urban greening more seriously.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 years

The Liberal Party in #Brighton were ahead by 1600 votes up until yesterday, however they are currently around 700 votes ahead at this point in time. #springst 2PP: 🔵51.04% 🔴48.96%

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 months

We should have one of those dumb portal video things running between South Yarra and Brunswick.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

There's actually four EV's in this picture.

🚗⚡Bridie Schmidt 🧑🏼‍🎤

@BridieEV

6 months

Reviewing a trio of EVs exclusively from Chinese manufacturers was a first for @NRMA ’s Open Road. BYD Dolphin vs GWM Ora vs MG MG4 | The NRMA

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Cool transport fact: The Alamein railway line terminates just 2km short of the biggest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere (Chadstone,) but there's no bus connection between the two. Very useful !

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

>Dude who likes the Sydney Metro and the Melbourne Metro and the Suburban Rail Loop at the same time.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

He's unaware that some people are working three jobs yet still struggle to support their families, isnt he?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

@jamesmassola Driving 1 kilometre at 40 km/h is 18 seconds slower than at 50 km/h. I am so sorry about this tremendous loss in your life.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Crying tears of unfettered Melburnian joy whilst walking along the Yarra eating my fifteen dollar Pain au Chocolat from Lune

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

I'm no fan of Djokovic, but his entry should have been a simple yes or no. The fact that he was able to fly all the way here before the federal border force turned around and said "ah hang on, maybe not!" reflects poorly on us. A further example of our national mismanagement.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

4 months

Me when I see a tram

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

There's something nice about getting on a long distance train and having a small kiosk available to grab a coffee and a roll. Providing a comfortable high amenity service is really welcome for long distance commuters and leisure travellers. 🚆

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

Whenever I look at this old tram map of mine (which is often) I think to myself how cool an east-west tram line along Brunswick Road would be. It'd link nine other tram lines and three train lines, also it'd only require about 5.5km of new track. Can imagine it'd stack up well!

Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Latest map to add to my collection of transport paraphernalia: Adhesive tram route guide from the MMTB - 1979. In immaculate condition. Will look great framed!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 months

The five most powerful nations on earth.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 months

Aurora Australis looks amazing 😍😍😍💯

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Ever thought some rail lines just happen to feel a bit faster than others? You're right! Thought I'd crunch some numbers to see who fares better in terms of average speed for a terminus to CBD journey, and here are the results. Outer west tends to fare better than outer southeast

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Did you know that apart of France's loss to the Matildas last night, the French Government owes Australia a small fleet of their new TGV trains? Wild I know!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

They call him The Traminator.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

8 months

Empty vessels. Deeply unserious movement.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

11 months

Sleeper cabins book out way in advance on the Melbourne to Sydney train, however, in a few years there'll disappointingly be no sleeper option. An overnight, 11 hour journey, with no sleeper service. What a downgrade.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

7 months

Glen Iris, Melbourne, Australia.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

Wow, spotted my dream ride in Toorak 😍😍 (Unfortunately the Corvette ruined the picture but oh well.)

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

10 months

Men only want one thing for Christmas and its the City Loop Reconfiguration.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Daily Myki fare? $4.50 Taking my first dose of a highly effective #AstraZeneca vaccine which will finally help Australia reopen to the rest of the world? Priceless. #JabDone

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 years

How many commercial networks would be willing to run a televised program which regularly scrutinises the actions and content from that exact same network? The answer would be none, and that's why the ABC, and the programs like #mediawatch are so important to Aust. #ourABC #qanda

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

4 months

The world is discovering Fairy Bread.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Remember that "revolutionary" new pizza vending machine the private owners of Southern Cross were harping on about? Yeah well now its a photobooth. Woeful.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Former surface-level carpark at Balaclava station replaced by 46 community housing dwellings and ground floor retail space. Massive win for housing options and good land use 🚶🏢

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Late to the party but a thought on the QLD 50c fare: A large component of a fare system is having the infrastructure and enforcement in place to get passengers to pay the fare. 50c is so low you've got to think - what's the point of not going the full monty and making it free.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

8 months

That's... Thats it? That's all there is to it???

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Love to see it. Further justification for The Overland to operate services each day of the week once more. Operating a full weekly service was possibly considered a pipe dream in the mid 2000's when the service was dying, but now we have more justification than ever.

9News Adelaide

@9NewsAdel

5 months

The Overland, known by South Aussies as “The Melbourne Express” is experiencing a resurgence, providing a cheaper alternative to travel amid continuously high cost of living prices. Passengers pay $135 to get onboard the 135-year-old service that travels from Adelaide to

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

No one driving down Queens Way in this picture. Clearly this means no one drives down Queens Way at all. We should therefore get rid of Queens Way. I am very smart.

Tony Tardio

@tonytardio

2 years

Have a look at this gorgeous sight

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Every 10 minute weekend trains through the south and southeast are a great success story. Close to 400 people on board a morning up-Pakenham service today. With changing leisure travel patterns, it'll be great to see this winning solution rolled out to other parts of Melbourne

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

I think I would absolutely be able to guess where.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

11 days

Its absolutely insane to me just how some working in the environmental policy space can't seem to figure out just how important good public transport is for improving environmental outcomes in our cities and towns. Beyond painful.

Zachary Leather

@zackleather

12 days

Unlike cars, it's not yet clear what role public transport will play in decarbonisation. Our take: buses and trains probably won't make a big dent in climate targets, but we should be worried that passengers may miss out on the big savings EVs bring.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

11 months

Just spent $155 (!) for a doctor's consultation. Apologies to the RBA for this wholly unnecessary purchase which is harmful to inflation. 😭😓😓🙏

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Taking a tour on one of Melbourne's most obscure bus routes today - the 695F from Dandenong Market to Emerald, running only once a week! The driver even double checked with me to make sure I was getting on the right bus!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

Thinking about the slow death of suburban milk bars again

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Over 100 people at this inspection for an "entry level" dwelling in Melbourne's south this morning. Can't see the housing situation getting better anytime soon. 🥲🙃

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

4 months

Many people get dashcams to protect themselves from/document bad drivers on our roads, so I find it remarkable how many people with dashcams are themselves the bad drivers. Complete lack of self awareness. Anyone with half a brain could see what was about to happen here...

Fake Yarra Trams

@fakeyarratrams

4 months

Remember to always give way to trams. If you can’t, make sure you upload the video to DCOA, so everyone can see how much of an idiot you are. #YarraTrams

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

This slipped under the radar a bit - but yesterday Daniel Andrews became the longest serving Premier from the Labor Party, and the fifth longest serving Premier of Victoria all up. #Springst

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 years

Hi @metrotrains @metrotunnelvic these rail replacement staff are often on 12 hour shifts at a time, spending all that time outside on the station concourses. On a day like today, shouldn't the staff members be supplied with face masks? #melbournesmoke Sure hope they were.

ozbob13

@ozbob13

5 years

Well done @metrotrains Passengers we are 😎 🏋 👍

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Four years on, and this pic taken by @BlakeJohnson remains one of my favourite photos of myself. Reminder to drink lots (of water) on election night! 😉 #springst #VicVotes

Blake Johnson

@BlakeJohnson

6 years

This is @declanmartin75 . He’s 19, and on the verge of becoming the first-ever ALP member for Brighton. Signed up 2 months ago. Gave himself little chance, but a 10% swing has him in front! @7NewsMelbourne #VicVotes

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

@antissa Damn if only there was a way to avoid getting a fine for using a phone whilst driving 😵‍💫😵😫🤯🤯

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

I'll always be a bus advocate but when you hop off a bus and then get on a tram its so apparent just how much better the passenger experience is on a tram compared to a bus in almost every way. To put it simply, trams just rule.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

I feel like more people need to know about the Caulfield Pokemon House.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

6 months

Nine months for running someone down at a tram stop then lying to the cops about your car being on autopilot. Pathetic, truly.

7NEWS Melbourne

@7NewsMelbourne

6 months

'Autopilot' hit-run driver has been jailed for nine months after mowing down a nurse at an Armadale tram stop in 2022. Sakshi Agrawal initially lied to police but pleaded guilty on the eve of her trial. Get the full details on 7NEWS at 6pm. @KristyMayr7

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

11 months

Interesting work from Infrastructure Victoria - a proposal for 11 BRT priority corridors for enhanced rapid bus services. Would be of particular benefit to the outer west, outer north, and middle east.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Thinking about Big Melbourne again 🥹🥹

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 months

Almost like affordability is a large factor in how livable a city is?!?! Perhaps a continuous rapid rise in property values year on year isn't actually good for livability if the cost of housing is out of reach? Interesting!!!!

9News Australia

@9NewsAUS

2 months

It has consistently been judged as one of the most livable cities in the world, but unlike most other Australian capitals, property prices have been falling. #9News

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Why would a country with net migration levels at a record high and rapid post-Covid population growth be considering cuts to its infrastructure pipeline? The Victorian Govt is stepping in the right direction on this one.

The Age

@theage

1 year

The Victorian government is pushing ahead with plans to start tunnelling the $34.4 billion first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop despite Canberra refusing to commit funding for the project beyond an initial $2.2 billion.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

4 years

8:31 Pakenham to Flinders Street via City Loop - the maiden passenger voyage for the HCMT. #springst #metrotrains

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Approching 11pm on a Thursday and I just disembarked from a tram with over 100 passengers. So good to see our city bouncing back with strength. Love your effort, Melbourne 🧡❤💙

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

18 days

Use your wings lazy bugger...

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

G1 today, G2 tomorrow! Our 100 new G Class trams are being built with future capacity in mind. Two additional articulated modules can be easily added without major refitting, which would increase the length of each tram by to 35 metres in length - even longer than an E Class!

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

I should probably buy this.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

1 year

Her: I can fix him Him:

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

19 days

Didn't really pay much attention at the time, however the Victorian Socialists Political Party have begun to grab some serious numbers in a couple of areas in the west and north. This keeps up and they'll overtake the Greens soon.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

4 months

Great to see the deadlock is over regarding MARL. I can see the rationale for an underground option however getting on with the job and striving for an early 2030's opening is the most pragmatic outcome for all parties. Now let's get shovels in the ground!

'Victorians have waited long enough': Melbourne Airport backs down in rail link standoff

A major obstacle facing Victoria's long-awaited rail link to Melbourne Airport has been cleared, after a stand-off between the state government and airport operator was resolved.

www.abc.net.au

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Once the North East Link is done in 2028, Melbourne will have a 90km+ orbital motorway from Frankston to Laverton. Keep that in mind next time you're told that Melbourne somehow doesn't warrant or deserve a 90km orbital railway for the next generation. #springst

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

If Victoria, NSW and the ACT were a country, we'd be one of the most vaccinated places on earth.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

5 months

Always done my head in that Chicago has multiple stations with the same name. No doubt the locals are fine with it but as a non Chicagoan it strikes me as a recipe for confusion. Even if you were to say "meet me at Blue Line Western Station..." its a case of "which one???"

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Melbourne is pretty full at the moment. Evidently lots of tourists and visitors flocking in at this time of year. Few things I like more than seeing people come from across the globe to enjoy our city. Ignore the bores/columnists who think there's no reason to come here. ❤️🌆

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Same place just a couple of hours later by the way. (Around 1pm.)

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

9 months

Pizza Shapes flavoured hot cross buns. When will this madness end?

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

@tonytardio Why is this even worth complaining about? Not like it's possible to squeeze in an extra lane of traffic there.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

3 years

Great day to be able to take a sneak peek through the under construction Metro Tunnel! Opportunities like this don't come around every day, and it's great to see this city-shaping project is very much on schedule. 🚇🚉

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

2 years

Someone in the media has a bit of an obsession lately regarding a "second CBD." Article upon article this week. Do we even need a designated second CBD? I think not. Plan Melbourne designates 16 Metro Activity Centres and NEIC's - strengthen them over time and be done with it.

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Declan Martin

@declanmartin75

7 months

Owning an electric CAR should never give you the right to drive in a BUS lane -nor should it entitle you to free fares on other modes of transport. These are regressive policies designed by the trillion dollar motoring empire, ideas like this are not about the environment at all.

Barry Mulligan

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It's always Norway that is ahead of the pack. Education & actually making money from their resources. Now this.

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