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Subject: Mon.26.2.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Mon.26.2.24 daily digest.
Public transport disruptions continue into December, January and February.  Check before you travel at https://bit.ly/2JeTzJJ.
Buses replace trains on sections of the Belgrave line until April (works). [Ringwood - Bayswater]
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.
7.48 Frankston line: Major delays due to a train fault in the Kananook area. trains may terminate/originate at intermediate locations.
- 8.01 Buses to replace trains Frankston - Carrum.  Buses ordered, but will take over 60 min to arrive.
- 8.30 Buses will take over 30  mins to arrive.  
- 8.40 Buses will take over 20 min to arrive.
- 8.50 Buses are in operation, with more enroute, adding 25 min.
- 9.45 Trains are resuming, but may be delayed or altered.
16.52 Mernda line: Buses replace trains between Reservoir and Epping (a vehicle hit a train). Buses ordered, ETA 60min.  Trains either side are delayed.
- 17.40 buses are in operation, adding 45 min.
- 19.21 Trains are resuming, with: 18.40 ex Flinders St; 19.23 ex Mernda.
Werribee/Williamstown lines: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Newport/Williamstown from 20.25 until the last train (maintenance works).
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine from 20.45 until the last train (maintenance works).
Trains operate as a shuttle Caulfield - Pakenham/Cranbourne from 21.00 until the last train (works). Change from/to a Frankston train.
21.40 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Major delays after an equipment fault between Caulfield & Westall.  Trains may be altered; stopping patterns may be changed; trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/queensland-government-commits-3b-to-sunshine-coast-direct-rail-line/ar-BB1iScCj

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/rail-chaos-looms-as-vline-workers-set-to-strike-ahead-of-labour-day-weekend/news-story/d916599fa0cedd8ceee6acf0535e973d

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/more-disruption-pain-looms-for-melbourne-commuters/news-story/8bd5c45c530551b2e6fa5da48dca98e5

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-moves-closer-to-electrifying-its-ferry-fleet-20240224-p5f7j0.html

https://www.afr.com/wealth/investing/how-to-pass-on-a-prized-collection-to-your-kids-20240213-p5f4g7

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8534889/light-rail-will-generate-broader-economic-boost-in-act-peak-body

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8534945/metro-tasmania-faces-mechanic-backlash-over-wage-disparities