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Subject: Thurs.25.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Thurs.25.4.24 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.
Heading to the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Shrine in Melbourne?   We're running extra early morning train & tram services, or you can catch a free shuttle bus from select locations around Melbourne.  Book a free seat on the bus at https://bit.ly/3vY7Inn
The Anzac Day AFL match at MCG is always Collingwood vs Essendon, as these two teams attract the greatest crowds every round.  Standard arrangments for return traffic were were provided, for a crowd of nearly 94 000.
18.06 Frankston line: Buses ro replace trains between Moorabbin & Mordialloc (emergency services responding to a serious incident).  Replacement buses have been ordered.  Trains either side are delayed.
- 18.55 & 19.05 Limited buses operating.
- 19.25 Replacement buses operating, adding time.
- I’d say this is a circus, but circus’ are sometimes fun.  How do you justify charging us for this ‘service’?
- I’m aware of that it’s a shit show
- If you wish to leave a formal feedback, you can do so over the phone on 1800 800 007 or online https://bit.ly/2b7jike; and a member from our passenger experience team will be in touch.
- Gov’t needs to do more in terms of fencing and barriers to reduce incidents of people being hit by trains.
- I agree. Shoot an email to the transport minister:gabrielle.williams@... They need to hear from more people on this!
- Also need much more attention on it to raise awareness. After walking past the scene of a person being hit recently, just minutes after it happened, it’s an image I won’t forget.
- That's truly awful. I wrote to the minister and they said oh we've funded something like 16km of fences in the last few years. Only a few hundred ks to go.
- You dumb dogs. Youre run by complete idiots. You guys couldn’t organise a scheduled train if your life depended on it. Mark my words I will not be paying for a fare for the next year. Improve your operations or GTFO. PS DO BETTER YOU IMBECILES
- They can’t control a car being hit by a train can they?
- 20.43 Trains have resumed, commencing with: 20.19 ex Flinders St; 20.39 ex Frankston.
18.30 Buses to replace trains between Frankston & Stony Point (emergency services attending to a serious incident).  Buses have been ordered
- 20.51 Trains have resumed.
18.51 Hurstbridge line: Major delays (an ill passenger requiring medical assistance at Dennis).  Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for extended period, or may be altered/cancelled.
- 19.00  Trains are now moving, with major delays.  Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
23.10 Upfield line: Major delays (vandalism in the Royal Park area).  Trains may remain stationary at platforms for extended period, or may be altered.
- 23.18 clearing.
Learn about accessibility access and areas on trains, trams, buses, & taxis. Join us at Southern Cross Station, Thurs, 9 May for a Try Before You Ride event anytime from 10am. The event concludes at 2pm.  Register for free at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/try-before-you-ride-event-tickets-826077739757

Sydney metro https://youtu.be/9oXmT-JEDP8

ballast cleaner https://youtu.be/ut1aOA7KoL0

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/fiona-byrne/brendan-fevola-statue-unveiled-at-flinders-st-station/news-story/3fbfcc89111f6c10c537417336a51aa0

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/old-trains-delays-and-timetable-risks-the-truth-about-sydney-s-strained-rail-network-20240423-p5fm2o.html