Connex Melbourne facts for kids
Connex was a company that operated all the passenger trains in Melbourne, Australia, for several years. They were responsible for running the trains, maintaining the railway lines, and ensuring people could travel around the city.
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What Was Connex?
Connex was a company that ran all the passenger trains in Melbourne. They were in charge of the entire train network. This included making sure trains ran on time and that the tracks were safe.
Taking Over Melbourne's Trains
Connex started operating trains in Melbourne on April 16, 2003. They took over all the services that were previously run by another company called M-Train. This meant Connex became the only company running passenger trains across the city.
How Tickets Worked: The Metcard
When Connex was in charge, all train journeys used a special ticketing system called Metcard. This system allowed passengers to buy tickets that could be used on trains, trams, and buses. It was how people paid for their trips around Melbourne.
The Change to Metro Trains
Connex operated Melbourne's trains for several years. However, on November 30, 2009, another company called Metro Trains Melbourne took over all of Connex's services. This meant that Metro Trains Melbourne became the new operator for all of Melbourne's passenger trains.
Images for kids
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Connex liveried Comeng train at Tooronga in January 2007
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Connex X'Trapolis train at Flinders Street in December 2005
