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Canberra Metro Operations

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: 9 Sandford St Mitchell 2602 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: https://cmet.com.au

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25.01.2022 Rail Safety Week is over for another year, but the importance of paying attention & taking responsibility is one for every day of the year. Next time you're walking, cycling or driving around light rail ask yourself, I am #RailSAFE? Transport Canberra Brumbies Rugby Canberra Raiders Gungahlin College ACT Emergency Services Agency ACT Policing Vanessa Low Gungahlin United Football Club Baringa Early Learning Centre Tracksafe

24.01.2022 Say hi to CMET's newest Customer Service Officers (CSOs) Our newest CSOs join the rest of the team travelling throughout the network on selected services to assist passengers at stops and on board. Our staff are always there to help. If you need any assistance with ticketing, local information, connecting services please ask. #LightRail #CBR

24.01.2022 We are currently running our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Head online to have your say at surveymonkey.com/r/CMETlightrail

24.01.2022 This week CMET planted 3 new trees near the light rail... check out our video to learn why!

23.01.2022 PASSENGER UPDATE From today light rail doors will be reverting to manual operations, as we move into warmer weather. This means that passengers will need to press the yellow button on the door to enter and exit the vehicle. ... Continue to be COVID safe on board public transport: Travel outside peak times where possible Stay 1.5m apart from others when waiting on stops Leave a seat between yourself and others where possible Practice good hand hygiene Stay at home if you are unwell Visit https://bit.ly/LRQuietTimes to find the best times to travel.

22.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... every work group working on or near the light rail network must ensure the safety of the workers involved. CMET regularly use lookouts to help ensure safe working of team members. The lookout notifies the work group of an on-coming LRV and moves the group to a safe place. You might have noticed the lookout before; they wear a yellow safety vest, instead of the industry standard orange.

22.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... Pressing the blue assistance button on board alerts the drivers that a customer requires assistance or extra time to exit at the next stop. Find out more bit.ly/2SxQrKx

21.01.2022 During the school holidays students are reminded to carry their Student ID card when travelling on light rail and buses. Have it ready to present your card to Canberra Metro Operations and Transport Canberra staff upon request. Find out more about concessions online >>> http://bit.ly/MyWayTC

21.01.2022 Stay safe when travelling on light rail. Always be sure to take a seat if one is available, or hold on to a hand rail or hand strap. For the best times to travel visit bit.ly/LRQuietTimes

21.01.2022 Heading back to school or work in term 4? Take a minute to refresh on rail safety, Tickets & MyWay, and staying COVID-Safe when travelling on board. Read the full article for some tips to make your journey safe & comfortable >>> bit.ly/LRTerm4Tips

18.01.2022 CMET Rail Safety Ambassador and local Canberra Paralympian Vanessa Low is Tracksafe's inaugural National Rail Safety Ambassador this Rail Safety Week. She sat down to talk about what #railsafety means to her and why we all need to be #RailSAFE around the rail network. #RSW2020

18.01.2022 Last year's Rail Safety Poster Competition that CMET ran with Gungahlin College was a finalist in the Australasian Railway Industry Awards last week! Have a read about the award here >>>

18.01.2022 As part of this years #RailSafetyWeek initiative, CMET coordinated a real-life simulated collision scenario where representatives from ACT Policing and ACT Emergency Services Agency enacted the sequence of events after a pedestrian was struck and trapped by a light rail vehicle (LRV). The incident was run as a training exercise and even included students from Gungahlin College ACT Public Schools acting as injured passengers travelling on board. Read all about the exercise ...>> bit.ly/RailSafetyExercise #RSW2020 Are you #RailSAFE?

18.01.2022 Good luck to the Brumbies Rugby ahead of their Super Rugby grand final against the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium Canberra tomorrow night! Our light rail platforms have been lit up blue & gold this week as we #BackTheBrumbies #BRUvRED

17.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... Canberra’s light rail features an Australian leading equestrian crossing across light rail tracks, near the EPIC & Racecourse stop? The stop features: - Longer crossing time so riders & their horses can cross Flemington Road... - A dedicated waiting space for the horses away from the road so they don’t get shy or spooked - Mounting block in case riders need to to dismount or mount before crossing Look out for the crossing next time you're on board!

17.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... There are 398 poles between Gungahlin Place and Alinga St stops that hold up the overhead wires that run electricity to the top of each LRV. RailGallery

17.01.2022 We love seeing everyone getting behind our RailSAFE pledge this Rail Safety Week, like this awesome video from our friends at Gungahlin United Football Club Are you #RailSAFE? #rsw2020

16.01.2022 A conversation could change a life. Today is #RUOK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day two very important initiatives that strive to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide. With all that 2020 has brought us, these genuine connections are more important than ever. Our teams took some time out today to start a conversation and... Ask Listen Encourage Action Check In Find out more at ruok.org.au

16.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... There are help points on board every LRV and at every light rail platform. Our Operations Control Centre (OCC) monitor calls 24/7/365. If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of others, please use the Emergency Help Point on platforms and on board LRVs to contact staff.

16.01.2022 The Canberra Raiders have made the pledge to be #RailSAFE this Rail Safety Week, will you? Pledge to be #RailSAFE and... Stay off the tracks... Avoid distractions Follow instructions Encourage others to be RailSAFE Tracksafe Transport Canberra

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our Rail Safety Ambassador Vanessa Low who was named in the Australian Paralympic Games team yesterday! Well done Vanessa

14.01.2022 Taking a trip on the light rail this school holidays? Don't forget that children five and under not attending school travel for free on Light Rail & buses. For fares & concessions information head to Transport Canberra ... #ThisIsYourLightRail See more

14.01.2022 Be sure to always obey road rules when travelling around light rail. "U" turns should only be executed when you see a "U Turn Permitted" sign. #NationalRoadSafetyWeek #RailSafe

14.01.2022 We love seeing shots of #CBRLightRail in action, or in this case, in perfect stillness. Share your in the comments or tag us @CanberraMetroLightRail

13.01.2022 PASSENGER UPDATE As we are moving into warmer weather, light rail doors will be reverting to manual operations from Monday 9 November. This means that passengers will need to press the yellow button on the door to enter and exit the vehicle. ... Continue to be COVID safe on board public transport: Travel outside peak times where possible Stay 1.5m apart from others when waiting on stops Leave a seat between yourself and others where possible Practice good hand hygiene Stay at home if you are unwell Visit https://bit.ly/LRQuietTimes to find the best times to travel.

13.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... CMET has an LRV wash, similar to a car wash! The LRV wash facility is a closed loop system that can reuse and recycle all of its water, only replacing the amount for what has been splashed out or evaporated.

13.01.2022 We've teamed up with University of Canberra to create a series of podcasts perfect for your light rail journey. Head to bit.ly/CMETpodcast to find out more!

13.01.2022 #Reminder - When waiting to Tap On & Tap Off at the light rail stop, please maintain 1.5m from others wherever possible to help limit the spread of #COVID19. Always remember: Wash hands before and after travel Stay home if youre not feeling well... Practice physical distancing Register your MyWay to assist with contact tracing Travel at quieter times. For more information on how to travel safely on board public transport visit: http://bitly.ws/9xoy

12.01.2022 Whether you're walking or riding around light rail, always remember: Look both ways before starting to cross Only cross at designated crossings Always wait for the green pedestrian signal before you cross... Earphones and other distractions like reading, texting, taking photos or selfies can put you at risk. Pay attention and stay #RailSAFE around light rail

12.01.2022 Stay COVID Safe on light rail, remember to: Travel outside peak times where possible Stay 1.5m apart from others when waiting on stops Leave a seat between yourself and others ... Practice good hand hygiene Stay at home if you are unwell Visit https://bit.ly/LRQuietTimes to find the best times to travel.

12.01.2022 LIGHT RAIL EXERCISE TODAY IN GUNGAHLIN (11/08) Light rail safety training exercise currently taking place at Gungahlin Light Rail Terminus from 10:00am 11:30am (approx.) as part of Rail Safety Week. Transport Canberra, CMET, Emergency Services, ACT Policing and media in attendance as part of exercise.... Normal bus and light rail services will continue to operate during the exercise. The southbound lane within Gungahlin Place will be restricted to buses only. Some pedestrian areas are closed off around training exercise. Attendance at the exercise is restricted due to COVID-19.

12.01.2022 When travelling on light rail with a bicycle or other wheeled device, remember to board and exit through the double doors. #lightrailetiquette

11.01.2022 Tap on. Tap off. Every time you get on or off light rail or Transport Canberra buses. Just tap on and off and your cheapest fare is automatically calculated based on when you travel, concession status and monthly caps. ... More at: bit.ly/MyWayTC

11.01.2022 Your safety is our priority. Be #RailSAFE and remain behind the yellow line while waiting on the platform, and only cross the tracks at designated crossings.

10.01.2022 We love seeing shots of #CBRLightRail in action, like this one by RailGallery. Share your in the comments or tag us @CanberraMetroLightRail

10.01.2022 #FunFactFriday... Rail Safety edition! Did you know that a number of intersections along the light rail have now been fitted with 'mimic' pedestrian signals? These extra signals are at eye level, and help highlight when to safely cross the rail tracks.

10.01.2022 Stay up-to-date with everything happening around the light rail, sign up for our weekly eNews today >>> http://eepurl.com/g5accL

09.01.2022 The Brumbies Rugby are supporting Rail Safety Week and are making the pledge to be #RailSAFE by: , , , ... Are you #? Tracksafe Transport Canberra

09.01.2022 Do you know where your closest rail replacement bus stop is located? Buses are currently servicing light rail stops between Gungahlin Place and Dickson Interchange. Customers will be required to use designated rail replacement bus stops located near each stop along Flemington Road and Federal Highway.... Light rail will continue to service all stops between Alinga Street and EPIC & Racecourse. To find your rail replacement bus stop, head to bit.ly/FindMyStop Find project updates at bit.ly/SandfordStreetStop

09.01.2022 - # - stay off the tracks - avoid distractions... - follow the rules - encourage others to be #

09.01.2022 NAIDOC Week runs from 8-15 November, 2020. This year's theme is Always Was, Always Will Be, and recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have occupied and cared for this land and sea for over 65,000 years. CMET acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.... #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

08.01.2022 Always remember to look both ways and stay #railSAFE when crossing the tracks.

08.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... There are 5 electricity substations, called traction power substations (TPS) that power the light rail network. One is located within the depot facility in Mitchell, have you spotted the other 4? Hint: the TPS pictured is one for the 4 outside of the depot

08.01.2022 A message today from ACT Policing, issuing a reminder to riders of their obligations regarding safe and legal riding of e-scooters. E-scooters are not permitted along the light rail corridor and users should always obey pedestrian traffic lights when crossing at lights. Remember to stay off the tracks and behind the yellow line when travelling on light rail, and stay #RailSafe

08.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... The light rail vehicles are 100% emission free, operating on electricity and contributing to Canberras commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

08.01.2022 Gungahlin College students were involved and able to experience our Rail Safety Week emergency exercise event last month first hand, helping to raise awareness about rail safety. Click to read about their involvement.

07.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know... the Passenger Information Displays on all light rail stops include a dynamic route map, which shows the location of the next service. Can you work out where the LRV is in this photo?

07.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Did you know.... The light rail track slab was designed with drainage points that run to pits under the landscaping, improving water retention for the landscape around the tracks. With all the wet weather we've been having, this means less run-off into our local water ways.

07.01.2022 Its #Floriade Reimagined and we bloomin love it!

07.01.2022 You might not be able to catch the #CBRLightRail to the Handmade Canberra markets this year, but you can still support local by heading online to the spring virtual market. Head to the event page to find out all the details.

06.01.2022 The Sunday & Public Holiday service frequency is operating today, Monday 5 October. Services will run every 15 minutes from 7am to 11:30pm. For full details >> bit.ly/CMETFrequency

06.01.2022 Be sure to stay safe and look both ways before crossing the tracks, and before crossing roads if you are using a rail replacement bus stop. For more information about light rail changes head to bit.ly/SandfordStreetStop

05.01.2022 In preparation of the new Sandford Street stop in Mitchell, rail replacement bus services will be operating between Dickson Interchange and Gungahlin Place from 10 to 23 January. Light rail will continue to service all stops between Alinga Street and EPIC & Racecourse. For more information visit bit.ly/SandfordStreetStop... Or bit.ly/FindMyStop See more

04.01.2022 Are you #RailSAFE? This Rail Safety Week we are making the pledge to be safe around light rail every day of the year by: ,... , , Keep up-to-date with everything happening for Rail Safety Week by signing up for CMET enews: eepurl.com/g5accL

04.01.2022 #Reminder - Light Rail doors will continue to open automatically at every stop to help limit the spread of #COVID19. Always remember: Wash hands before and after travel Stay home if youre not feeling well... Practice physical distancing Register your MyWay to assist with contact tracing Travel at quieter times. For more information on how to travel safely on board public transport visit: http://bitly.ws/9xoy

03.01.2022 We would like to thank Canberrans for supporting Rail Safety Week and pledging to be #RailSAFE. On Tuesday 11 August we conducted a successful light rail exercise where we, along with @actemergencyservicesagency, @ACTPolicing, @TransportCanberra and @GungahlinCollege students and personnel simulated a light rail accident. Thank you all who were involved for highlighting what can happen if you are distracted or not following safety protocols onboard or at a light rail platform. Pay attention, take responsibility and be #RailSAFE.

03.01.2022 # Meet Vanessa, National RSW Ambassador and Paralympic gold medalist. Vanessas pledge this Rail Safety Week is all about avoiding distractions: , ' , . , . #, ?... Find out more >>> bit.ly/AreYouRailSAFE

03.01.2022 Stay #COVIDSafe on board public transport and remember to practise good hand hygiene. For more tips visit transport.act.gov.au Transport Canberra

03.01.2022 Ever heard of a unimog? Do you know how it's used on Canberra's light rail network? Check out our interview with CMET Engineering manager Andrew, who answers all our questions about what the unimog is, and how it operates >>> bit.ly/UnimogCMET #RailSAFE

03.01.2022 Do you know what the most commonly lost item on the light rail is? Do you know how to log your lost property? Head to http://bit.ly/LostOnLightRail to find out

02.01.2022 Wildlife Wednesday! Nothing says Bush Capital like a kangaroo on a light rail platform! Customers are reminded to not be like Skippy, and instead stay on designated footpaths and crossings when accessing the light rail stops, keeping everyone #RailSAFE

02.01.2022 Pay Attention - Take Responsibility & stay #RailSAFE Transport Canberra have shared a number of near miss compilations during Rail Safety Week, highlighting why it's so important to pay attention every time you are around light rail. #RSW2020

01.01.2022 CMET Customer Service Officers are deployed across the light rail network during all operating hours, and are there to assist all customers on their journey. #CBRLightRail