Various train timetable changes commence today

The Mernda extension started yesterday. Other lines also got service changes. 

Most notable include 35 extra services for Werribee on weekday evenings and 80 extra weekly services for Cranbourne and Pakenham also on weekday evenings. The latter extends Dandenong's 10 minute frequency from Flinders St to 9:30pm.  

https://web.archive.org/web/20180915082121/https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/network-changes/meet-mernda-your-new-line/

Note: This item has been added retrospectively for future historical purposes. 

Mernda rail extension opens today

Today is Day One of the new Mernda line, extended from South Morang. It includes new stations at Middle Gorge and Hawkstowe. The off-peak service (ie 20 min interpeak and weekend, 30 min evening and 40 min Sunday am) remained the same but 45 peak services were added per week.

Archived PTV announcement here: 

https://web.archive.org/web/20180915082121/https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/network-changes/meet-mernda-your-new-line/

Brochure for the revised bus network available here:

https://web.archive.org/web/20190315200522/https://static.ptv.vic.gov.au/1532651160/PTVH2902-NSC-18-Campaign_Plenty-Valley_DL_12pp_v9_WEB.pdf

Note: This item has been posted retrospectively for historical purposes.