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M>Train was a former train operator in Melbourne It operated from September 1999 until it ceased operation at on 18 April 2004, with its services passing to Connex Melbourne. ==History== Victoria's train and tram networks were privatised in 1999 under the Kennett State Government. The suburban train network was divided in two, and National Express won the Bayside Trains franchise, along with the Swanston Trams and V/Line regional passenger franchises.〔(National Express Group Awarded Three Franchises ) National Express corporate news June 1999〕〔(National Express takes root in Melbourne ) ''Railway Gazette'' 1 October 2000〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=ARHS Railway Museum )〕 In October 2001, National Express rebranded Bayside Trains as M>Train, with Swanston Trams rebranded as M>Tram.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=National Express - Review of Operations - Australia )〕 In December 2002 National Express handed in its Victorian rail and tram franchises having been unable to renegotiate financial terms with the State Government.〔(National Express walks out of Australian rail service ) ''The Telegraph'' (London) 17 December 2002〕〔(Nat Express pull back Down Under ) ''The Telegraph'' (London) 3 September 2004〕 The State Government took control temporarily, until M>Train was taken over by Connex on 18 April 2004. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「M-Train」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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