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Subject: Fri.19.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Fri.19.4.24 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.
5.07 Buses to replace trains between Werribee and Laverton (an equipment fault).  Buses have been ordered, ETA 60 min.  Consider alternative travel options.
- 5.35 Some trains may terminate/originate at Newport.
- 6.00 Buses ETA 30 min.
- 6.20 Buses in operation, adding time.
- 8.00 Werribee line: Buses are replacing trains between Werribee and Laverton (an equipment fault), adding time.  Some trains may terminate/originate at Newport.
- 10.53 Trains are resuming.  First trains: 10.24 ex Flinders St; 11.19 ex Werribee.
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein lines: Buses replace trains city  [Parliament] - Camberwell from 20.30 until the last train of Sun 21.4 (maintenance and renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/4846mk86
Buses replace trains city [Richmond] - Glen Waverley from 20.30 until the last train of Sun 21.4 (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/5amfzb2m
Buses replace trains Sydenham Watergardens - Sunbury from 1.00 Sat 20 Apr until 2.15 Sun 21 Apr (works).  https://tinyurl.com/43bbr4mp

https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/afl-showdown-train-commuters-face-major-disruptions-as-union-threatens-24-hour-strike/ar-AA1ngBQX [Adelaide]

https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/train-stations-and-car-parks-the-gardens-proving-beauty-can-be-found-anywhere-20240412-p5fjb3.html

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/all-the-proposed-transport-upgrades-in-maroondah-unveiled/news-story/b857514146707f927e55f6eb3ec722df

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8596576/light-rails-first-five-years-45m-kilometres-165m-passengers