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[Aidan]

TransAdelaide? They were abolished in 2010. The trains are run under DPTI I thought.

OK, Adelaide Metro Trains and Trams. But they kept using the TransAdelaide brand long after it had ceased to be the name of the organization

[Hooligan]

A site office and a lot of temporary fencing has been put up at Broadmeadows railway station.

[PeFe]

A bit of fluff from the Tiser. I think the article was originally written for a Melbourne audience (the trains and trams look like Melbourne to me) but then it was "localized" for Adelaide.


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The ultimate guide to public transport etiquette — 20 rules commuters should follow


Do NOT eat hot food on a train. Ever. Please. Picture: Shane Luskie


THERE are tens of thousands of people who partake in the daily grind on public transport every day.

While there are some obvious rules set in place by the transport providers, we thought it was in the best interest of all commuters to create a comprehensive guide to public transport etiquette.

It’s very easy to put in place and will help improve everyone’s trip, here’s how:


1. Let passengers exit first

We know it’s winter and you’ve been shivering in the cold waiting for your train to arrive, but piling in while others are trying to get off is just rude. Wait your turn. Being that eager for a seat is plain uncool.

There are a lot of people waiting to get on the train, but be courteous and wait for those already aboard to get off before jumping on.


2. Have your Metrocard ready when you’re touching on and touching off

There are few things more annoying than someone breaking rule 1 (above), blocking out fellow commuters as they rush to be first on to the train, bus or tram ... than fumbling around for their Metrocard (or ticket, if you are old-school). Similarly, don’t push your way to the front of the line to exit or enter Adelaide Railway Station, then go looking for your card (or ticket).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victor ... 6997779523
Here is the link to the original Herald-Sun article. The Advertiser version seems to have disappeared.

[Aidan]

A bit of fluff from the Tiser. I think the article was originally written for a Melbourne audience (the trains and trams look like Melbourne to me) but then it was "localized" for Adelaide.


Quote:
The ultimate guide to public transport etiquette — 20 rules commuters should follow


Do NOT eat hot food on a train. Ever. Please. Picture: Shane Luskie

Your link is broken. And it's smelly (rather than hot) food that shouldn't be eaten on trains.

[metro]

The Advertiser, like Channel 7, 9, 10 and the ABC, might have an Adelaide office, but most of their staff are based in Melbourne and whoever made the article probably just grabbed some general pictures of 'trains' and didn't even bother to check if it was an Adelaide train or not.

In other news, anybody else see the line up of police and Adelaide Metro ticket checkers at Adelaide Railway station?? They held up passengers within the station for quite a while as they checked everyone before they went through the turnstiles which checked everyone's tickets again. Everyone knows there are gates at Adelaide and most passengers validate upon arrival into Adelaide. I did not see a single ticket inspector on the train this morning, nor did I see one this evening.

If the govt were serious about cracking down on fare evasion, then they need to stop being lazy and double-checking metrocards at Adelaide station and actually get some staff out onto the network. Using plain clothes staff and security would allow them to keep an eye on fare evaders and then catch them with a surprise ticket check and fine, also don't announce the damn blitz to the media beforehand.

[Norman]

2. Have your Metrocard ready when you’re touching on and touching off

Definitely a Melbourne article. You don't touch off with Metrocards...

[PeFe]

The Advertiser took the item off its website totally so I edited my original post with a link to the original Melbourne article.

[PeFe]

And now the link to the "transport etiquette" article re Adelaide is back (after editing by someone at News Corp)
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 6998592206

[danielphin]

In other news, anybody else see the line up of police and Adelaide Metro ticket checkers at Adelaide Railway station?? They held up passengers within the station for quite a while as they checked everyone before they went through the turnstiles which checked everyone's tickets again. Everyone knows there are gates at Adelaide and most passengers validate upon arrival into Adelaide. I did not see a single ticket inspector on the train this morning, nor did I see one this evening.

They've been doing this for at least 6 months, usually once a week. I've only experienced it in the morning. They will sometimes wave through full price metrocard holders, as if they are checking whether concession card holders are valid. The other times they will validate everyone with their handheld validators. They have sniffing dogs on rare occasion. It's a big hassle.

[ChillyPhilly]

It's a bit crap, especially for those already suffering delays. I don't know why concession cards seem to be targeted, way to frustrate those who are most loyal to using public transport.

[Norman]

It's a bit crap, especially for those already suffering delays. I don't know why concession cards seem to be targeted, way to frustrate those who are most loyal to using public transport.

Because quite a few people these days still use them even after they have completed their training course and are now working full-time.

[Brucetiki]

Looks like one of the old buses from interstate has had a patch up job or 2...

https://au.news.yahoo.com/sa/a/24958367 ... ns/?cmp=fb

[notmichaeljfox]

AdelaideMetro is reopening the Millswood train station, which was shut in 1995.

http://adelaidemetro.com.au/Announcemen ... -timetable

I was quite surprised when they demolished the old shelter and built a new one at an abandoned station!

[PeFe]

Adelaide Metro celebrating the 100 millionth use of the Metrocard...

Adelaide Metro 100 Millionth Customer Competition

The metrocard ticketing system, launched in 2012 is on the verge of a significant milestone, welcoming on board its 100 millionth metrocard customer early October.

To celebrate Adelaide Metro are giving registered Metrocard holders a chance to win A YEAR’S FREE TRAVEL on all Adelaide Metro bus, train and trams.

The prize is valued at up to $1,530.70.

To be eligible to win, the Metrocard used must be registered and validate each trip.
You could be the lucky 100 millionth customer.

Want to make sure you’re in the draw?

Step 1. Simply click here to “Register your metrocard” and follow the instructions provided on the page. You’ll receive an email confirmation.

Step 2. Once you activate your account, login and “protect a metrocard” by entering your metrocard number and following the prompts provided.

Step3. Then validate your card every time you travel, that way you’re in the draw to win.

My Metrocard is already registered online
If your metrocard is already registered continue to validate your metrocard when you travel and you could be the lucky 100 millionth customer.

http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/100-Mil ... er-and-Win

The headline implies that the Metrocard system has 100 million users..........

[PeFe]

Adelaide Metro has become part of a local version of the Monopoly game. I hope they get a cut of the sales!

http://adelaidemetro.com.au/Adelaide-Mo ... s-on-Board