M-Train
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.
In October 2001, National Express rebranded Bayside Trains as M>Train, with Swanston Trams rebranded as M>Tram.
In December 2002 National Express handed in its Victorian rail and tram franchises having been unable to renegotiate financial terms with the State Government.
The State Government took control temporarily, until M>Train was taken over by Connex on 18 April 2004.
Operations
M>Train operated the suburban rail services in the western, north-western, south-eastern, and southern suburbs running though North Melbourne and South Yarra stations. These were the Werribee, Williamstown, Sydenham (now Sunbury), Broadmeadows (now Craigieburn), Upfield, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Stony Point lines, in addition to maintaining the three underground City Loop stations.