Public Transport Safety Victoria, State Government of Victoria, Australia.

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Image of an bus on Hoddle Street, MelbournePTSV is the public transport safety regulator for Victoria. We regulate the safety of all train, tram and bus operations in Victoria.

Through this site, PTSV aims to promote the continuous improvement of public transport safety in Victoria.






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Latest news and alerts

New consultation initiative: publishing of accreditation, exemption and variation requests
19 JAN | PTSV now publishes basic information on active applications for accreditation, exemption and variation. Visit this website to keep up to date with accreditation issues in Victoria.
View active applications for accreditation, exemption and variation>

Invitation to PTSV's communication focus group
13 JAN | Are you a bus operator who is interested in sharing ideas on how you would like to be informed about the Bus Safety Act 2009 (Vic)?
Register for the communications focus group from the contact us page>

New rail safety alert issued
24 DEC | PTSV has issued a safety alert to accredited rail operators regarding the securing of the independent brake handle on certain classes of locomotives.
Read more and download the alert from the safety alerts page>

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