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Roderick

Sun.11.2.24 MetroX
Public transport disruptions continue into December, January and February.  Check before you travel at https://bit.ly/2JeTzJJ.
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine until the last train (works).
Buses replace trains on sections of the Belgrave line until April (works).
Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses replace trains on sections until the last train (works).
Frankston line: Trains will not stop at Parkdale until mid 2024 (level-crossing removal work). Shuttle buses will operate Mentone - Parkdale - Mordialloc, connecting with trains. No access to station facilities or platforms during this time.
8.20 Upfield line: Major delays (an external power fault). Trains may operate at a reduced speed between Royal Park and Brunswick in both directions. Trains may terminate/originate at Batman.
- 8.30 clearing.

7.2.24 https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/act-government-progresses-to-next-planning-phase-of-light-rail-extension-to-woden-with-barton-dog-leg-in-the-mix/ar-BB1i0GSF

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/pso-who-shot-man-in-melbourne-cbd-had-a-gun-but-no-taser-20240210-p5f3wu.html

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/here-s-how-to-experience-the-romance-of-rail-downunder/ss-AA1eLpoL

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/whiteman-park-tramway-to-link-up-with-morley-to-ellenbrook-train-line-20240211-p5f406.html

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8517566/school-bus-measles-warning-after-virus-case-in-nsw

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8515896/cost-a-critical-light-rail-question-ahead-of-another-tram-themed-act-election