Metlink

Metlink was the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Melbourne, Australia.

[2] In 2003, the Victorian Government and operators joined forces to create ‘Metlink’ which provided a single identity for Melbourne's public transport system.

It published timetables, maps and guides, operated a multi-modal website, provided a journey planner, call centre, market research and data collection.

Following changes to the privatisation of Melbourne's public transport system in April 2004, the Metlink brand was transferred to a new company, Metlink Victoria Pty Ltd, the role of which was also to perform several minor functions previously performed by the State Government and the franchise operators.

In mid-2005 Connex launched another independent print and television advertising campaign, this time focusing on its safety initiatives, and featuring Humpty Dumpty.

In 2006, Connex launched a TV campaign Don't Hold Others Back focusing on encouraging courtesy on the Melbourne Rail Network.

[8] Victoria's regional bus and rail services were brought under an associated brand to Metlink called Viclink.

In addition, the act establishes VicTrack which owns the public rail network and associated infrastructure.

Metlink signage colour-coded by transport mode
A diagram of a CRT PID screen pair