Transport Incident

Transport networks enable the community to move around with relative ease and independence. The community’s ability to live day-to-day relies on these systems operating efficiently.

Road transport incidents

VicRoads is responsible for the management of the arterial road system in Victoria. VicRoads plans for and responds to the management of incidents on major arterial roads, bridges and tunnels with other agencies, including diversion routes.

VicRoads also provides information about road congestion and VicEmergency provides information about major emergencies that may involve road transport disruptions

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Public transport incidents

During a major public transport disruption emergency, information and advice regarding public transport disruptions and alternate travel options for the whole community will be disseminated to state government agencies and departments by Public Transport Victoria (PTV).

PTV’s role as a control agency is to manage and coordinate timely public information and warnings, including information on public transport services and emergency disruptions using the following information channels, including:

PTV website
Social media - twitter and apps such as tramTRACKER, V/Line and PTV
PTV Call Centre – Call 1800 800 007 and select option 2. This call centre is operational Monday through Thursday 06:00hrs to Midnight, and Friday 06:00hrs through to Sunday Midnight.

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