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Subject: Sat.27.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue
Roderick
Sat.27.4.24 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.
Another huge clash at MCG today: Geelong vs Carlton at 16.35, with gates open at 15.00. No public parking: use public transport.
- close to 88 000 attendees.
- 19.10 usual arrangements.
- 19.23 Extra trains? Well that's more than you managed on Wednesday night when there were 70,000+ at MCG and some of the platforms at Richmond were dangerously crowded. We waited 20 minutes for a Frankston line train.
- 20.52 Do you now? So what now I need to wait for a bus to get to Werribee because of a fire? This is absolutely shocking. Vline and metro combined couldn't fall out of a boat into water in the middle of the sea!
20.56 Buses to replace trains Laverton - Werribee (fire brigade). Buses have been ordered, but may take up to 60 min to arrive.
- 21.10 Buses may take up to 45 min to arrive.
- 21.25 Buses may take up to 30 min to arrive.
- 21.40 Trains are resuming Laverton, but may still be altered.
21.55 Mernda/Hurstbridge lines: Major delays Jolimont - Clifton Hill (police). Trains may be altered.
- 22.17 clearing, but trains may be cancelled.
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
26.4 https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-passenger-train-speeds-at-four-times-the-limit-risking-derailment-20240425-p5fmn7.html
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/manly-wharf-set-for-a-revamp-as-new-owners-get-the-keys-20240424-p5fmcf.html
https://www.smh.com.au/national/train-etiquette-is-it-rude-to-move-when-another-seat-frees-up-20240304-p5f9lr.html