Railways in Melbourne

The Melbourne rail network is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne under franchise from the Government of Victoria. The network is based on a commuter rail model centred on the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) and Flinders Street Station, rather than a rapid transit model, with a focus on services at peak periods. A rapid transit system for Melbourne is currently in planning stages. In the 2013–14 financial year, the Melbourne rail network recorded 232 million passenger trips, a 2.7 percent increase on the previous year.

Railways in Melbourne

The Melbourne rail network is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne under franchise from the Government of Victoria. The network is based on a commuter rail model centred on the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) and Flinders Street Station, rather than a rapid transit model, with a focus on services at peak periods. A rapid transit system for Melbourne is currently in planning stages. In the 2013–14 financial year, the Melbourne rail network recorded 232 million passenger trips, a 2.7 percent increase on the previous year.