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Subject: Thurs.11.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick.

Thurs.11.4.24 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.
10.41 Craigieburn line: Minor delays citybound (an equipment fault in the Broadmeadows area). Trains may be altered.
- 15.08 you need to communicate this to your station staff , parliament still has the wrong timetable up on monitors and staff are clueless had to show them your tweet; meanwhile train is 10 min late.
12.34 Hurstbridge line: Buses to replace trains Greensborough - Eltham (a track fault).  Buses ordered, 60 min to arrive.
- 12.55 Buses 30 min to arrive.
- 13.05 consider alternative transport.
- 13.19 buses are in operation, adding 15 min. Trains to Greensborough have delays.
- 13.48 Trains are resuming.  First trains: 12.59 ex Flinders St; 14.01 ex Eltham.
15.53  Glen Waverley: Major delays (a vehicle blocking tracks in the Kooyong area).  Trains may be held at platforms or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 16.26 Clearing, but trains may be altered.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/roads-trains-ports-major-disruption-warning-ahead-of-planned-pro-palestine-protests-20240411-p5fiy1.html

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8587016/canberra-electric-bus-ad-says-1-of-106-but-only-12-are-in-service