M>Train is a former operator of half of Melbourne's suburban railway network. It lasted from 2001 until it ceased operation at 3:00am on 18 April 2004, with Connex Melbourne then taking over all rail operations. Privatisation Victoria's train and tram networks were privatised in 1999 under the Jeff Kennett government. The suburban train network was divided in two, and National Express Group won the Bayside Trains franchise (and Swanston Trams and V/Line regional passenger franchises). In October 2001, National Express renamed Bayside Trains to M>Train (as well as rebranding its Swanston Trams as M>Tram. The two "M>" business used near-identical, complementing branding, including colour scheme, and the same "Moving Melbourne" banner or motto.http://www.investis.com/nx/downloads/report2001/australia.htm Operation M>Train operated the Sydenham, Upfield, Werribee, Williamstown, Broadmeadows,