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Fast-rail fight as Geelong's slow-rail fails again Oct 17, 2018. [a headline, for which I haven't searched yet].
Attached. [out of time to do the rest]
- Metro at 8.17 (ClintMasters).
- ad for an art-tram display by MTM.
- South Yarra.
Roderick.
Wed.17.10.18 Metro Twitter.
7.00 How’s the Mernda line looking this morning? Am I heading to the station or catching myself an Uber to work today?
7.28 Craigieburn line: The 7.04 Craigieburn to Flinders Street service has been terminated at Jacana (a train fault). There may be minor delays for following services.
- 7.56 Minor delays? Serious? Trains packed, whole station that can’t get on three trains so far from your “minor delays”. Staff doing bugger all.
- 9.31 Craigieburn line: Minor delays due to an equipment fault near Pascoe Vale.
- 10.42 Minor delays after an earlier equipment fault near Pascoe Vale. Delays should clear by 11.00.
7.52 Minor delays Sunbury - Sydenham Watergardens (an equipment fault).
- 8.17 Lol, 'minor'.
- 9.12 Minor my a**.
9.13 Alamein/Belgrave/Glen Waverly/Lilydale lines: Minor delays due (an earlier ill passenger at Richmond).
A long time ago, in Victorian Railways Balllarat Workshops.
14.12 Sunbury/Werribee/Williamstown lines: Major delays (MFB request near South Kensington). [Unannounced: attending to a Comeng train].
- 14.23 Passengers are advised to use alternative transport.
- 14.53 Sunbury line: Buses replace trains Footscray - Sunshine.
- 14.54 Werribee/Williamstown lines: Services resuming, with major delays.
14.57 Trains have resumed on the Werribee and Williamstown lines. If you're at a loop station, take any train from platform 3 and change at North Melbourne to a Werribee or Williamstown, then change at Footscray for a replacement
bus.
- 15.28 Services resuming Footscray - Sunshine, with major delays. The first will be the 15.31 Sydenham Watergardens - Flinders St, and the 15.36 Flinders St - Sunbury.
- 16.42 Have the delays cleared? Just checking if people leaving the city now will get home, or will they be delayed? Worth picking them up closer to the city?
- 16.49 We still do have minor delays up to 15 minutes.
18.13 Werribee line: Major delays (a train fault at Williams Landing). Trains may be held.
- 18.19 major, but clearing.
Buses replacing trains Clifton Hill - Mernda from 20.00 (maintenance works).
23.04 Belgrave line: Major delays (vandalism near Boronia).
- 0.13 clearing.
We're currently looking for new drivers!
<www.metrotrains.com.au/deliver-a-great-passenger-journey>.
An exhibition on the history of our beloved art trams is now until November at the Melbourne Tramway Museum. Read all about it below, and catch the latest art trams on the road right now.
https://www.afr.com/news/the-story-of-melbournes-art-trams-20180924-h15s8v
https://twitter.com/melbfestival
Melbourne Express, Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
8.39 Metro is warning of delays of up to 10 minutes on the Mernda line.
8.04 Metro is warning of delays of up to 15 minutes between Sunbury and Watergardens due to an equipment fault.
Free tickets to Flight to give away. We've got some double passes to the immersive Melbourne International Arts Festival art show 'Flight' to give away. Flight takes an epic refugee tale of two Afghan brothers fleeing for London
and miniaturises it into an intimate solo encounter you can watch in your lunch break.
Recap: Today is Ride2Work day
Recap: it's Ride2Work Day today, and you can grab a free breakfast in Docklands if you can prove you're method of communiting was not motorised.
Lord mayor Sally Capp is among those cycling to the office today.
Were you stuck in traffic on Monday? I've been doing a lot of stories on traffic lately, and worked with our transport reporter Timna Jacks and
One thing I'm looking to write about this week is the anatomy of a traffic jam. When there is a disruption on the road network it obviously affects the lanes or roads that were closed, but I'm interested in seeing the knock-on
effects throughout the network.
I'm planning to get data on the impacts on average speeds of Monday's crash on the Princes Freeway, and would like to speak to people who were caught in the morning crush that day. If you are keen for a chat, please let me know over email, Twitter or by filling out the box below:
7.08 There is good service on all metropolitan train lines at the moment.
It's Ride2Work day today.
The Bicycle Network will host Lord Mayor Sally Capp on a ride around the Melbourne CBD, and there will be a free community breakfast for bike commuters.
They ride is between 6.30am and 8.30am.
A new report from Deloitte has found Melbourne's healthiest suburbs. To be clear, this report isn't based on the health status of people living in the suburbs, but rather how the amenities of the suburb contribute to the wellbeing
of those who live there.
Some of the factors included in the report include walkability, tree cover, access to fresh food, distance to and capacity of hospitals, access to allied and community healthcare, the proportion of residents who use active
transport, the density of liquor and fast food stores in an area and how many residents volunteered.
Spoiler: Travancore had one of the highest ratings.
<www.theage.com.au/melbourne-news/melbourne-express-wednesday-october-17-2018-20181017-p50a2w.html>
16 October 2018, Closure of Lovers Walk and William Street Bridge: pedestrian detours.
Lovers Walk and William Street Bridge closed to pedestrians from 15 October 2018 for four years as part of the tunnel project.
During this time, pedestrians can detour down:
•Toorak Road and Chapel Street: 505m, 5min walk.
•Toorak Road, Chambers and Oxford streets: 530m, 7min walk.
•Toorak Road, Chambers and Bond streets: 513m, 6min walk.
•Osborne Street and Arthur Street 680m, 10min walk.
Pedestrian detour routes around Lovers Walk and William Street Bridge.
More information
•Traffic changes in South Yarra.
•South Yarra work notifications.
https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/about-the-project/news/closure-of-lovers-walk-and-william-street-bridge-pedestrian-detours
Canberra schools missing out on dedicated bus services named 17 October 2018. 16 comments.
Talking points:
•51 schools will lose their dedicated school bus services.
•ACT government says most students, 60%, catch regular network buses in Canberra.
•Main schools to benefit from the changes will mostly be private or independent schools.
Fifty one Canberra schools will lose their dedicated school bus services, despite the ACT government adding an extra 78 services to schools and expanding rapid buses, under the final bus network.
The ACT government unveiled its final bus network this week after a public backlash over the transport overhaul.
Among the key changes made since the initial plan went to consultation was increasing dedicated school bus services from 144 each school day to 222.
The ACT government says 60 per cent of students caught regular network buses in Canberra.
Transport and City Services Minister Meegan Fitzharris said the 51 schools were not losing access to a bus service.
"Many of these schools will have children that walk or ride to school, or who live very close by so catching a regular bus makes more sense," Ms Fitzharris said.
"We are also improving infrastructure around schools, investing in more school crossing supervisors and creating a school bus liaison officer in Transport Canberra."
She said there would be more bus services travelling past schools and that all schools would be serviced under the new network through both regular services and dedicated school bus services.
"Improvements to the regular bus network, including the introduction of light rail and new rapid services, has removed the need for some dedicated school services."
Earlier this year Ms Fitzharris promised that at least half of Canberra's schools would still have a dedicated school bus service.
The main schools to benefit from the changes to dedicated school bus services will mostly be private or independent schools.
Ms Fitzharris said where schools were serviced by regular network buses only, it was generally where it was a primary school, early childhood/infant school with low bus patronage or a high school or college that was now "well
served" by regular route services.
Liberals transport spokeswoman Candice Burch said while many school children would still be left without a dedicated bus service, the Labor-Greens government’s rejigged network was a win for many Canberra commuters.
"Naturally, we are disappointed that transport minister Meegan Fitzharris didn’t do more to ensure all school children are safe when travelling to and from school," Ms Burch said.
"Canberrans in the south were appalled at the prospect of losing the peak hour Xpresso services that they rely on to get to and from work.
"We’re pleased to see that the government has backflipped and restored express peak services for southern Canberra but we’re disappointed that Belconnen residents will still lose express peak services."
The new ACT bus network map to be announced on Tuesday.
Related Article Up to 50 Canberra schools will still lose dedicated bus services.
<www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/canberra-schools-missing-out-on-dedicated-bus-services-named-20181016-p50a0r.html>
Rooftop bar and restaurant feature in Melbourne Airport’s planned redevelopment of international terminal.
Knox Council reveals public transport wish list including tram line
Knox Leader October 17, 2018.
Knox councillor Jackson Taylor and Labor candidate for Ferntree Gully Julie Buxton in Vermont South. Picture: Andy Brownbill.
KNOX Council has revealed its three-pronged public transport plan to free tens of thousands of eastern suburbs commuters held “captive’’ by their cars.
The wishlist is heavily focused on trams, and has the backing of the Eastern Transport Coalition, which aims to “connect more people with jobs, educational opportunities, business and health precincts”.
The headline project would push a train line from Caulfield railway station past Chadstone shopping along Wellington Rd to Rowville.
The last piece would be a tram line along Stud Rd connecting the Bayswater Business Precinct with Dandenong.
Labor has already committed $3 million in the 2018-19 budget for planning and design of the route.
The route 75 tram line which terminates at Vermont South would finally be extended down Burwood Highway, past Westfield Knox, finishing in Upper Ferntree Gully.
The tram route made steady progress from Warrigal Rd further east but stalled in Vermont South in 2005.
Knox Mayor John Mortimore said the eastern suburbs were neglected when it came to public transport.
“Commuters across the east are captive to their cars at present and what we want to see is the delivery of an interconnected public transport system that will enable people to leave the car at home and still get to their place of
work, study or business in a timely way,” he said.
video: Victorian State election 2018 Transport
Cr Jackson Taylor said the east needed bipartisan support to unclog the congestion.
“We are seeing some positive signs at both a state and federal level, however we need to build on this momentum by continuing to advocate strongly to all sides of politics,” Cr Jackson said.
Labor candidate for Ferntree Gully Julie Buxton said she fully supports a business case for the route 75 tram.
“The extension of the 75 line to create a Knox Light Rail has been talked about for decades, so it’s time we developed a business case to evaluate the viability of the project, now and into the future,” Ms Buxton said.
STATE OPPOSITION PLEDGE PROTECTION FOR ROWVILLE RAIL CORRIDOR.
LATEST ON ROWVILLE RAIL PLAN AFTER 49 YEARS OF TALKS.
WHEN WILL ROWVILLE RAIL BE BUILT?
ROWVILLE RAIL AGE-OLD SOLUTION FOR AGE-OLD PROBLEM.
‘CONNECT THE DOTS’ CAMPAIGN FOR ROWVILLE RAIL.
<www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/outer-east/knox-council-reveals-public-transport-wish-list-including-tram-line/news-story/ffaa9ad5515ba2dbe239bf081f4909ec>
Sunbury line resumes as MFB probes potential fire reports.
Herald Sun October 17, 2018.
video: Fire reports spark Melbourne train chaos (7 News Melbourne).
TRAINS on the Sunbury line have resumed after reports of a potential fire shut down the line between Footscray and South Kensington railway stations.
But commuters have been warned minor delays on the Sunbury, Werribee and Williamstown lines will continue.
Metro Trains spokesman Marcus Williams said trains on the three lines, including regional V/Line services, were stopped from about 2.15pm after smoke was seen coming from under the rear carriage on an inbound Sunbury line train near
South Kensington railway station.
Trains resumed on the Werribee and Williamstown lines shortly after 2.30pm but the Sunbury line remained closed as firefighters arrived at the scene.
An MFB spokeswoman said four fire trucks were called to the incident, with firefighters’ thermal imaging cameras discovering the train’s brakes had locked, producing smoke near the rear carriage.
Firefighters investigate reports of a train fire. Picture: Channel 7
Fire crews worked with Metro Trains staff to release the brakes and make the train safe, before it was taken to North Melbourne railway station so patients could get off.
A Metro Trains spokesperson said trains on the Sunbury line resumed about 3.20pm but commuters should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
Earlier, Metro Trains reported replacement buses would take up to 60 minutes to arrive.
A commuter said that he was due to catch the 14.16 Werribee train from Flinders Street when the delays began. “It’s chaos on the trains; All they’ve told us is to make our own transport arrangements.”
Other commuters have taken to social media to vent:
- So there's a fire in the train, probably the engine. Waiting for the emergency services now <pic.twitter.com/PyKJW4NRe2>
- 14.40 I have been stuck on the train for around 40 mins now Because the one in front of us is on fire.
- 14.43 Disgraceful state of Victorian infrastructure shown again today. Currently an hour into a delay and no contingencies activated, customers none the wiser as to how and when they’ll get home. No customer service from VLine
or Metro; no information, no idea.
- 14.45 All of my afternoon appointments now need to be cancelled thanks to Metro. Will need to take Uber at my own cost to make one. Yet no compensation as usual. Empty excuses and more of the same old.
Reported at 14.20. An Comeng from the Sunbury line. All trains on Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo are being held until further notice [but must have resumed promptly, probably before Newport resumed].
<www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/fire-reports-spark-major-sunbury-werribee-williamstown-train-delays/news-story/43030d3323cdfe0ec238c84d5171164e>
New airport roads to streamline cars, rail at least a decade away 17 October 2018.
<www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/new-airport-roads-to-streamline-cars-rail-at-least-a-decade-away-20181017-p50a9w.html>
Bold plan to give cyclists priority on St Kilda Road 17 October 2018.
A bold plan to remove cars from some lanes on St Kilda Road to make way for cyclists has been revealed by the Labor Party.
Cars will be banned from the two middle lanes on a four-kilometre stretch of St Kilda Road, from the National Gallery of Victoria to St Kilda junction, under the pre-election promise.
A cyclist negotiates traffic on busy St Kilda Road.Credit:Pat Scala
Instead, a super bike lane would be built, keeping cyclists and motorists apart.
Under the $27 million plan, Labor has promised to build a dedicated bike lane in the middle of the road, complete with a protective barrier and green separation areas next to the tram line.
Cars would have three lanes next to the footpath and nature-strip, but would lose the two middle lanes.
Taking influence from Denmark, Copenhagen-style bike lanes would be built south of St Kilda Junction from Carlisle Street and run along the kerb with a physical barrier separating cyclists from parked cars and vehicles travelling on
the road.
A central safety zone with a separated lane for cyclists in the middle of the road would be built north of the St Kilda Junction to Linlithgow Avenue, while the outer lanes would remain reserved for vehicles.
But to ease traffic congestion, the government said the central safety zone would have clearways in place during peak periods, allowing three lanes of traffic to flow through the outer lanes.
More than 300,000 people travel on St Kilda Road each day, making it Melbourne's busiest tram and cycle route, as well as one of the most dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.
There were 196 crashes involving a pedestrian or cyclist on St Kilda Road between 2000 and 2015.
It also measured the highest number of car doors being opened onto cyclists reported anywhere in the state.
“St Kilda Road is one of our busiest roads but also one of the most dangerous," Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said.
"With this investment, we’ll make it safer for everyone to use."
The government vowed the project would be completed by the time the Domain precinct re-opens after Metro Tunnel works are completed in 2025.
<www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/bold-plan-to-give-cyclists-priority-on-st-kilda-road-20181017-p50aac.html>
Brisbane councillor threatens to chain himself to machinery to delay bikeway project 17 October 2018.
<www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-councillor-threatens-to-chain-himself-to-machinery-to-delay-bikeway-project-20181017-p50a95.html>
Companies bid to build Brisbane Metro as land resumptions finalised 17 October 2018.
The owners of four properties in Brisbane south have willingly handed over their land to the council so it can build a depot for the $944 million Brisbane Metro project.
On Tuesday, Brisbane City Council approved the resumption of four private properties on School Road at Rochedale.
The $944 million Brisbane Metro project is expected to be operating by 2023.Credit:Brisbane City Council
The council first issued the notices to resume to the owners on June 29, 2018, and no objections were received from the property owners.
Opposition leader Peter Cumming criticised the available information on the resumptions, saying there was very little detail.
“I feel there could have been much more information given,” he said.
Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said the council would now make a formal application to the state government to finalise the property acquisition.
“Sadly I can’t report that there has been any progress on the state government land that we need,” he said.
“But I hold hope that we will get there before too long.”
A 4.5 hectare site at Rochedale will be the location of the Brisbane Metro depot.Credit:Brisbane City Council.
The state government owns a 4.5 hectare block of land at Rochedale needed for the depot as well as a 1600 square metre lot on Grey Street at South Brisbane needed to build the underground Cultural Centre station.
Cr Schrinner said the metro had progressed in other areas as well, with five different consortia putting in a proposal for the major infrastructure package, which would include the $315 million underground station at the Cultural
Centre and a tunnel beneath Adelaide Street in Brisbane CBD.
Cr Schrinner said people would be very familiar with a lot of these companies.
“The key construction firms that we would expect to be putting in proposals on this major project have shown a great level of interest and based,” he said.
All of the submissions will now progress to the next stage, the request for proposal stage.
Cr Schrinner said once the formal tender process started h anticipated to shortlist during that process and then progress from there.
“The construction industry, the people who will partner with us to deliver this project are really showing us the highest level of interest so that’s a great outcome,” he said.
Consortia bidding to build Brisbane Metro:
•Brisbane Move Consortium, comprising Acciona Construction Australia Pty Ltd and Arup Australia Projects Pty Ltd;
•Lendlease consortium comprising, Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd and WSP Australia Pty Ltd;
•MetroConnect consortium, comprising Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd, AECOM Australia Pty Ltd and Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd;
•METRO4BNE consortium, comprising CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd, Vinci Construction Grand Projets SAS and SMEC Australia Pty Ltd; and
•TransForm BNE consortium, comprising McConnell Dowell Constructors Pty Ltd, John Holland Pty Ltd and GHD Pty Ltd.
The $944 million Brisbane Metro will run over 21 kilometres with two new high-frequency, high-capacity lines, linking Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital to the University of Queensland Lakes and all busway stations in between.
<www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/companies-bid-to-build-brisbane-metro-as-land-resumptions-finalised-20181016-p50a1e.html>
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