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Subject: Mon.29.4.24 daily digest, austerity issue
Roderick
Mon.29.4.24 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.
6.46 Mernda line: Major delays (a wildlife rescue in the South Morang area). Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for an extended period, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations, or may be altered.
- 7.54 clearing.
16.17 Sunbury line: Major delays after a police action in the St Albans area. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 16.31 now minor.
- 17.36 any updates? I'm still awaiting in a train just before Sunshine station.
- 17.40 C'mon, why always the Sunbury line? At least tell us what's going on? Why cops can always delay the train service without any reason? C'mon.
- You muppets trying g to out do your effort from a fortnight ago?
- 18.24 Major delays again (police in the Tottenham area). Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein lines: Buses replace trains Burnley - Box Hill from 20.20 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/38ueuzyj
Buses replace trains Camberwell - Alamein from 20.45 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/yu9w4xs3
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
Railroad crossings https://youtu.be/9kRJPSVdzlM
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/plans-for-massive-towers-above-sydney-cbd-metro-station-revealed-20240426-p5fmsj.html