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  Roderick Smith

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Roderick

Thurs.14.3.24 Metro X not displaying properly
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.
Public transport disruptions are coming up this Autumn (infrastructure projects).

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/council-hits-fast-ferry-small-business-with-massive-fees/ar-BB1jOqAl [Brisbane]

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victoria-looks-to-ditch-car-park-minimums-for-apartments-near-public-transport/ar-BB1jRnjE

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/scrapping-car-parking-for-new-housing-projects-means-more-congestion-20240314-p5fcbq.html

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/man-dies-after-train-collides-with-car-in-melbourne-s-north-20240313-p5fc9u.html

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/no-park-no-problem-car-space-rules-could-be-ditched-in-areas-with-good-public-transport-20240312-p5fbua.html

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/man-dead-after-smashing-into-the-craigieburn-train-line-on-burgundy-st-in-pascoe-vale/news-story/c78fa99a9abab593f91ef11510d37113

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8554273/the-cost-of-light-rail-has-become-absolutely-outrageous