> On 21/05/2017 11:05 AM, espee8800espee8800@... [TramsDownUnder] wrote:

>> A Yarra Trams spokesperson defended its track-cleaning regime.

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>> "Safety is our priority and a long-established track cleaning regime ensures tram tracks are in the right condition to enable safe tram trips," the spokesperson said.**"Yarra Trams is doing more track cleaning than ever before."*(YARRA SPIN)

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Leaves on the track are a big issue in Melbourne - especially at this time of the year as most of the street trees are European deciduous varieties.

It's the season to have 'car aheads' - thankfully none that I am aware of yet.
However, the big leaf fall is yet to happen.

Leaves on the track are an example scenario in the simulator training at Preston.
http://tdu.to/Leaves-simulator_Preston_12June2014.JPG

Mal Rowe - who waited quite a while to find the right occasion to post this pic