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Thurs.24.12.20 Metro Twitter
Buses replace trains between Laverton and Werribee until the last train of Sun.27.12  (level-crossing removal). 
In force until late 2021.  South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South is reduced to one lane towards Cranbourne, as level-crossing work continues. Be alert for changes between Princes Hwy and Dandenong Bypass. See  http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/disruptions/south-gippsland-highway-dandenong-south-changed-traffic-conditions
In force until December: On Princes Hwy (Dandenong, near South Gippsland Hwy, for level-crossing works) traffic is reduced to two lanes in both directions, with speed set at 60km/h. Merge with care. See http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/disruptions/princes-highway-dandenong-south-changed-traffic-conditions
4.30 Parliament: No lift access due to an outage.Passengers requiring lift access are advised to travel to Melb Central or Flinders St, where lift access is available. Passengers at Parliament requiring assistance from platform level, press red button and speak to staff.
- 6.41 Lift access has been restored after an earlier outage.
18.41 Cranbourne/Pakenham lines: Delays due to an operational incident near Westall.
Tomorrow we’re running a Christmas Day Public holiday timetable, and travel on metropolitan and regional public transport will be free from 3am Fri 25 Dec to 3am Sat 26 Dec.

Traffic chaos as truck smashes into rail bridge on Punt Road in Richmond. Anthony Piovesan December 23, 2020 NCA NewsWire
A truck has ploughed into a rail bridge in Melbourne causing lengthy train delays and traffic chaos.
Sandringham passengers will experience 25 minute delays after a truck smashed into the Richmond Station rail bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: David Crosling
A truck has ploughed into a rail bridge in Melbourne’s inner-city causing lengthy train delays and traffic chaos.
Two of the four northbound lanes on Punt Road closed after the truck smashed into the Richmond Station rail bridge about 3.50pm on Wednesday.
Traffic stretched back all the way to Commercial Road in Prahran as police responded to the incident.
A truck smashed into a rail bridge on Punt Road. Picture: VicTraffic
It took about 30 minutes before all lanes reopened, but traffic delays remain.
Passengers on the Sandringham line have also been warned to experience delays of up to 25 minutes.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid Punt Road.
No one was injured in the incident.
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* Before leaving the depot, please check your load, including the actual height, or else!

As the day unfolded: Northern beaches COVID-19 cluster grows by seven, nine local cases in NSW after a record 60,000 tests Josh Dye and Nigel Gladstone. December 24, 2020
* 21.10 summary
- NSW reported nine new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Seven were linked to the Avalon cluster, and two other remain under investigation. A record 60 000 tests were reported to 8pm on Wednesday.
- The northern beaches have been split into two regions. Households north of Narrabeen Bridge remain in lockdown, while the rest will be able to have visitors from other parts of Sydney.
- New venues visited by confirmed COVID cases include Alma Avalon Restaurant, Macquarie University Soccer Fields, Mona Vale Fitness First, Bondi Icebergs Club (Pool Deck Level), and the MLC building food court.
- There are now 35 people in hotel quarantine who have flown into Melbourne from the designated 'red zone' in NSW.
Public transport routes
By    Route    Date    Time    Start location    End location    Health advice
Bus    333    Wednesday 23 December 2020    10.16am to 10:55am    Bondi Beach, Campbell Pde, Stand A    Taylor Square, Oxford St, Stand A    Monitor for symptoms and if symptoms occur, get testedand self-isolate
Bus    333    Wednesday 23 December 2020    11:27am to 11:57am    Taylor Square, Oxford St, Stand D    Bondi Beach, Campbell Pde, Stand C    Monitor for symptoms and if symptoms occur, get testedand self-isolate
Bus    724    Wednesday 30 December    12:02pm t0 12:14pm    Blacktown Station, Stand F    Walters Road before Holbeche Road    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Bus    400    Wednesday 30 December    6:07am to 6:18am    Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International    Westfield Eastgardens, Bunnerong Road    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Bus    400    Friday 1 January 2021    6:19am to 6:28am    Mascot Station, Coward Street, Stand A    Westfield Eastgardens, Bunnerong Road, Stand A    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Bus    420    Friday 1 January 2021    10:46am to 11am    Westfield Eastgardens, Lower Level, Stand B    Mascot Station, Coward Street, Stand B    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Rail        Friday 1 January 2021    11:03am to 11:47am    Mascot    Macquarie Fields    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Wednesday 30 December    11:33am to 11:58am    Strathfield    Blacktown    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Wednesday 30 December    6:43pm to 7:24pm    Blacktown    Strathfield    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Wednesday 30 December    9:29pm to 10:16pm    Burwood    Mortdale    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Wednesday 30 December    5:08am to 5:51am    Macquarie Fields    Mascot    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Wednesday 30 December    2pm to 2:47pm    Mascot    Macquarie Fields    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
Train        Friday 1 January 2021    5:22am to 6:17am    Macquarie Fields    Mascot    Monitor for symptoms and if they occur get testedimmediatley and self-isolate until you recieve a negtive result.
If you travelled on these bus routes during the time and date indicated, you should get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result. Passengers should continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and if any symptoms occur, get tested again:
Route B1-1, Wednesday 16 December 6.50am – 7.45am, start location - Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Rd - End route Wynyard Station Stand B B1-2
Route B1-2 Wednesday 16 December 4.30pm to 5.30pm, start location - Wynyard Station Stand B
End route - Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Rd
Route 199-49 Thursday 17 December 11am to 11.25am, start location - Barrenjoey Rd opp George St - End route Barrenjoey Rd opp Village Park
Route B1-1 Thursday 17 December 11.30am to 12.36pm, start location - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd - End route - Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M
Route B1-2 Thursday 17 December 4.15pm to 5.15pm, start location - Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B - End route - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd
Route 188X-2 Thursday 17 December 5.20pm to 5.40pm, start location - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd - End route - Barrenjoey Rd after George St
Route B1-1 Wednesday 16 December 6.50am to 7.45am, start location - Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Rd - End route - Wynyard Station Stand B
Route B1-2 Wednesday 16 December 4.30pm to 5.30pm, start location - Wynyard Station Stand B - End route - Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Rd
Route 199-49 Thursday 17 December 11am to 11.25am, start location - Barrenjoey Rd opp George St - End route - Barrenjoey Rd opp Village Park
Route B1-1 Thursday 17 December 11.30am to 12.36pm, start location - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd - End route - Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M
Route B1-2 Thursday 17 December 4.15pm to 5.15pm, start location - Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B - End route - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd
Route 188X-2 Thursday 17 December 5.20pm to 5.40pm, start location - Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Rd - End route - Barrenjoey Rd after George St
If you travelled on these train routes during the time and date indicated, you should get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result. Passengers should continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and if any symptoms occur, get tested again:
Wynyard to Milsons Point on Thursday 17 December between 12.39pm and departing 12.46pm;
Milsons Points to Wynyard on Thursday 17 December between 4pm and 4.11pm.
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