903 (PTV Bus)
- Comment the submission was declined for "This submission appears to be a news report of a single event and may not be notable enough for an article in Wikipedia. Please see Wikipedia:NOT#NEWS and Wikipedia:ONEEVENT for more information." I do not understand how so because the article is about one of Melbourne major bus route the closest thing to events on this page is the events mentioned in history however all of those are two mentioned in two sentences each at most. As for notability I have attached a source assesment table in the talk page which shows 1 timetable, 1 map and 2 articles providing all 3 criterias for a source contributing towards GNG. If this is declined again for the same issue it would be prefferd if the reviewer address the source assesement table.
- Comment two of the sources that were originally deemed useful for proving GNG were both considerd un notable as per Dan arndt in response I have added an additional article so 3 sources now contribute to showing this bus route is notable to warrant its own article
- Comment 2 I have added an additional article that fullfills gng however there is also another article from the same source that shows this route is notable however this was mainly a replacement for the blog source as per [unreliable source?]
| 903 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Operator | Kinetic Melbourne |
| Status | Operational |
| Former operator(s) |
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| Route | |
| Start | Mordialloc |
| Via | |
| End | Altona |
| Length | 86 kilometres (53 mi) |
| Service | |
| Frequency | 30 Minutes from 5am to 6:30am and on weekends 15 Minutes on weekdays from 6am to 9pm |
| Timetable | 903 Timetable PTV |
| Map | 903 Route Map PTV |
Route 903 is a bus route operating in Melbourne, Victoria that is operated by Kinetic Melbourne. The bus route is 1 of 3 orbital SmartBus routes on the Melbourne bus network. It runs between Mordialloc and Altona, connecting to 11 railway stations and 8 tram routes spanning a total of 86 kilometres.[1]
History
In the late 2000s and early 2010s orbital routes began being introduced in Melbourne as an alternative form of public transport to trains which allowed people to get to major areas without needing to go via the city. It is currently one of longest orbital routes in the southern hemisphere.[2] In 2005 route 700 between Mordialloc and Box Hill was given SmartBus status which offers premium features which are only available on other smart bus routes.[3] In 2009 route 700 got replaced with 903 and was extended to Altona becoming the red orbital route.[4] In 2013 Transdev Melbourne took over part of the network including 903 and the two other orbital bus routes.[5] In 2021 the 903 route became the first to have Australian made electric buses service the route in Melbourne.[6]
Since 31 January 2022, this route has been operated by bus operator Kinetic Melbourne. This contract was signed for 9 years and is set to expire in June 2031.[7]
Route and Services
Route 903 travels from Mordialloc to Altona travelling around the city serving several shopping centres and railway stations. The current route travels via Oakleigh Station, Chadstone Shopping Centre,Holmesglen Station, Box Hill Station, Westfield Doncaster, Heidelberg Station, Northland Shopping Centre, Cobug Station, Essendon Station and Sunshine Station.[8] Buses on this route operate every 30 minutes from 5am to 6:30am and during weekends and every 15 minutes on weekdays from 6:30am to 9pm.[9][10]
Major Stops
Mordialloc Shopping Centre
Mordialloc Shopping Centre serves the eastern end of route 903 and serves the main shopping centre in the suburb of Mordialloc in Melbourne. Although the shopping Centre is within walking distance of Mordialloc Station 903 does not serve the station iself. The stop features a shelter, a bin and a passenger information display. In addition to route 903 route 706 also serves this bus stop.[11]
Oakleigh Station
Main Article Oakleigh railway station
Oakleigh Station is a major railway station along the Pakenham/ Cranbourne lines. It also serves the neighbouring Oakleigh Shopping Centre.this bus stop features several shelters and bins in addition to a pid in both directions which is shared by Smartbus route 900 in addition the station is served by bus routes 800, 802, 804, 862, 624, 693, 704, and 742 on Portman Street and 625, 701 and 733 on Johnson Street.[12]
Chadstone Shopping Centre
Main Article Chadstone Shopping Centre
Chadstone Shopping Centre is the largest Shopping Centre in Australia. The current bus stop features 3 large shelters, multiple bins and a PID that is shared by Smartbus route 900 in addition the shopping Centre is served by bus routes 612, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 742, 767, 800, 802, 804, 822 and 863.[13]
Holmesglen Station
Main Article Holmesglen railway station
Holmesglen Station is a railway station on the Glen Waverley Line the stop also serves the neighbouring Holmesglen TAFE. The current bus stop features a bin, a shelter and PID. The station is also served by route 624.[14]
Box Hill Station
Main Article Box Hill railway station, Melbourne
Box Hill Station is a major railway station along the Belgrave/ Lilydale lines it also serves Box Hill Central Shopping Centre. The bus stop features a large shelter several bins and a PID. In addition bus routes 270, 271, 279, 281, 284, 293, 302, 612 , 732, 733, 735, 765, 767, 768 University Shuttle 201 and tram route 109 also serve this station.[15]
Westfield Doncaster
Main Article Westfield Doncaster
Westfield Doncaster is the primary Shopping Centre in the suburb of Doncaster, Melbourne. The bus stop features several shelters a few bins and a PID which is shared with smart bus route 902, In addition the shopping centre is served by 207, 279, 280, 281, 282, 293, 295, 304 and 305.[16]
Heidelberg Station
Main Article Heidelberg railway station
Heidelberg Station is a railway station on Hurstbridge line. The bus stop features has multiple bins shelters and PID. The station is also served by 513, 514, 546 and Unversity Shuttle 551.[17]
Northland Shopping Centre
Main Article Northland Shopping Centre
Northland shopping Centre is a major shopping centre in the suburb of Preston, the shopping centre is the largest predominantly single floor shopping centre in Melbourne. The bus stop features several shelters and bins. The shopping Centre is also served by bus routes 251, 382, 514, 517, 527, 549, 550, 555, 556, 566, 567.[18]
Coburg Station
Main Article Coburg railway station
Coburg Station is a railway station on the Upfield line. This bus stop features a shelter and a bin on the westbound direction and a PID in both directions. The station is also served by bus routee 513, 514, 517 and tram route 19.[19]
Essendon Station
Main Article Essendon railway station
Essendon Station is a railway station on the Craigieburn line. This bus stop features a shelter, a bin and a PID in both directions, the Mordialloc bound service operates on Mount Alexander road while the Altona bound service is on Rose Street. Bus routes 465, 468, 469, 476, 477, 483, 503, 510, 959 and tram route 59 also serve this station.[20][21]
Sunshine Station
Main Article Sunshine railway station, Melbourne
Sunshine Station is a major railway station on the Sunbury line it is also served by regional services to Ballarat, Aarat and Geelong. This bus stop features several bins, shelters and PID. Bus routes 216, 220, 400, 408, 410, 420, 422, 427, 428, 429, 456, 471 also serve this station.[22]
Altona Station
Main Article Altona railway station
Altona station serves the Western end route 903 and is a railway station on the Werribee line. This bus stop features 2 shelter, a bin and a PID. Bus routes 411, 414 and 415 also serve this station.[23]
See Also
Sources
- ↑ "903 Buses in Melbourne". Citymapper. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ↑ Cotter, Fabian (2021-05-19). "Transdev Melbourne E-bus Trial Enters 'phase 3'". Australasian Bus and Coach. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
- ↑ Lucas, Clay (2008-07-13). "SmartBus plan 'will not work in current form'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ↑ "Patronage on new Smartbus route highest on record". BusNews.com.au. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ↑ "First Group named in Melbourne's final five". BusNews.com.au. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ↑ Hill, Joshua S. (2021-06-30). "Locally-made electric bus starts trial on one of Melbourne's longest bus routes". The Driven. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ "Kinetic begins operation of Melbourne's Metropolitan Bus Franchise". Intelligent Transport. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ "903 Route: Schedules, Stops & Maps - Altona (Updated)". moovitapp.com. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ↑ Whitley, David (2021-12-23). "903 bus route: Which Melbourne suburbs does it connect?". Australia Travel Questions. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ↑ "Bus 903 timetable Altona to Mordialloc Smartbus | Transdev Melbourne". www.railmaps.com.au. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Mordialloc SC/Centre Way". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Oakleigh Station/Portman St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Holmesglen TAFE/Warrigal Rd". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Box Hill Bus Station/Station St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Doncaster SC/Williamsons Rd". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Heidelberg Station/Yarra St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Northland SC/Murray Rd". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Coburg Station/Bell St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Essendon Station/Rose St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Sunshine Station/Dickson St". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ↑ Victoria, Public Transport. "Altona Station/Railway St South". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
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