Transit Australia
Encyclopedia
Transit Australia styles itself Australia's Urban Passenger Transport Journal. Originally called Electric Traction, it was founded by the Australia Electric Traction Association. The magazine is published monthly.
, that is to say, trams. However in more recent decades it has expanded its coverage to public transport
in general, with a more neutral approach. As a result, it has attracted serious corporate advertising, and has become a fairly respected journal of record.
The number of pages in each issue has gradually grown over the years, and it is now printed entirely in colour. From January 2008 the size increased to A4.
Point of view
The original point of view of this publication and the society it represents was as an advocate of railway electric tractionRailway electric traction
Railway electric traction describes the various types of locomotive and multiple units that are used on electrification systems around the world.-History:...
, that is to say, trams. However in more recent decades it has expanded its coverage to public transport
Public transport
Public transport is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams...
in general, with a more neutral approach. As a result, it has attracted serious corporate advertising, and has become a fairly respected journal of record.
The number of pages in each issue has gradually grown over the years, and it is now printed entirely in colour. From January 2008 the size increased to A4.