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Subject: Mon.8.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick.

Mon.8.6.24 Metro X
We ran 12 test trains between West Footscray to Hawksburn via the new tunnel over a period of 3 hours.  That’s 18 trains an hour, with trains running as often as 2 minutes apart.
Slow but steady always makes the train safely. You’re more likely to get hurt or have an accident rushing to catch PT, just slow down and give yourself a little more time for your journey.
Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Upfield from 20.35 until the last train (maintenance works).
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine from 20.50 until the last train (maintenance works).
Sunbury/Craigieburn/Upfield lines: All trains direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance works).  From loop stations, take a train to Melbourne Southern Cross.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/major-transport-impacts-amid-flood-clean-up/ar-BB1ldVsP

https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/as-much-as-i-d-love-it-free-public-transport-is-a-bad-idea-20240403-p5fgx1.html

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-metro-new-stations-hidden-beneath-our-city-streets-20240404-p5fhi8.html

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/inside-the-new-underground-skyscraper-built-for-sydney-s-metro-hub-20240326-p5ff90.html

https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/inland-rail-now-almost-20-per-cent-complete-says-ceo-20240404-p5fhge

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8583421/ryan-hemsley-act-election-poses-choice-on-buses-light-rail