Media release
Friday, 1 January 2010
Public transport helps thousands see in 2010
Free and all night public transport enticed
thousands
of
revellers heading to and from the
city for last night’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Metlink chief executive officer Mr Bernie Carolan said that the system did a great job coping
with the crowds during the busy evening.
“Free trains, trams and NightRider buses ran all night getting
people to and from the city
easily and safely for this year’s celebrations.
“We are extremely grateful to all of our passengers who showed patience and cooperation
as we moved large crowds across Melbourne throughout the night,” Mr Carolan said.
“Public transport stood up in the extreme weather, helping hundreds of thousands get to
their celebrations and home again in a safe and reliable way.”
Mr Carolan also thanked staff, who gave up their own celebrations to work during the night.
“Staff from Metlink, Metro, Yarra Trams and bus companies worked hard all night to ensure
patrons had the services and information they needed to get about and enjoy the city’s
celebrations. Without their hard work, events like this are not be possible,” he said.
New Year’s Day timetables
On New Year’s Day (Friday, 1 January 2010), metropolitan trains and trams will run to a
Saturday timetable including late night services and most buses will run to a Saturday or
Sunday timetable.
Metlink reminds passengers travelling by public transport on New Year’s Day to check
metlinkmelbourne.com.au, use the online journey planner or call 131 638 for service
information.
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Metlink is a partnership of Melbourne’s train, tram and bus operators which provides customers with a one-stop-shop for information
about services, fares and ticketing. Owned by the tram and train operators, Metlink Victoria Pty Ltd is a private company that provides
services for train, tram and bus operators and the Victorian Government. The organisation will extend its marketing and customer
information activities to regional areas through Viclink.
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