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Subject: Wed.10.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Wed.10.4.24 Metro X
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.
Buses replace trains Ringwood - Lilydale from 20.30 until the last train (works).
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 and renewal 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.
21.51 Mernda line: Buses to replace trains Clifton Hill - Reservoir (emergency services attending to a serious incident). Buses ETA 60min.  Consider alternatives.
- 22.41 Buses are in operation, adding time.
- 23.38 Buses replace trains until the last tonight.

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