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On the 26th of May...

1953 (59 years ago):

· Yarram - Woodside Line Closed

1954 (58 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive J507 entered service

1955 (57 years ago):

· Tram W7.1011 entered service

1967 (45 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive J557 was withdrawn

1972 (40 years ago):

· Steam Locomotive J550 was withdrawn

1983 (29 years ago):

· Tram Z3.220 was delivered

1985 (27 years ago):

· Harris Carriage 2895T was withdrawn

1988 (24 years ago):

· Tram B2.2005 was delivered

1989 (23 years ago):

· Tram B2.2026 was delivered

1993 (19 years ago):

· Tram B2.2119 was delivered

2002 (10 years ago):

· Irymple station was moved to the Redcliffs Historical Steam Railway site.


In May...

1883:

First self-propelled passenger car (Rowan Steam Car) placed in service (129 years ago).

1919:

Ongoing testing of electric traction on the Flemington Racecourse, Essendon and Sandringham lines. (93 years ago).


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Fri, 25 May 2012 Trains skip stations to evade fines - METRO has resorted to skipping stations and running unscheduled short services since its new timetable was introduced last month, stranding passengers so its trains will run on time. It has happened at least four times a day on average.
(The Age)
Thu, 24 May 2012 Have your say on the removal of two Bayswater level crossings - Interested locals will have the opportunity to learn about and share their opinion on plans for the removal of two Bayswater level crossings at three drop-in information sessions in late May and early June, Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said today.
(Victorian Government - Media Release)
Mon, 21 May 2012 Coalition Government launches myki Visitor Pack with tourist discounts - Discounts at Victorian tourism attractions, a specially designed wallet by Melbourne's leading cartoonist Mark Knight, a transport map and a myki ready for travel will provide visitors to Melbourne with easy access to public transport and popular city sites.
(Victorian Government - Media Release)
Sun, 20 May 2012 Teen hit by train in St Kilda East - A teenager has been taken to The Alfred hospital with upper body injuries after been hit by a train in St Kilda East.
(The Age)
Wed, 16 May 2012 Transport head slams big delays - THE head of the state's new public transport authority has slammed delays to major train and bus projects after the Baillieu government failed to meet a swath of its own deadlines.
(The Age)

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