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Subject: Wed.1.5.24 daily digest, austerity issue
Roderick
Wed.1.5.24 Metro X
Buses replace trains on sections of the Mernda line until the last train of Tue 7 May (works). https://tinyurl.com/3hzy7fdm
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.
8.11 Buses to replace trains Ringwood - Lilydale (an equipment fault in the Ringwood area). Buses ordered, ETA 60min. Consider bus route 670 for local trips.
- 8.17 Trains resume, with major delays. Stopping patterns may be changed. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations. [Mooroolbark is the only one].
- 8.41 Major delays through Ringwood. Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 8.41 People at Lilydale got told it's cancelled, told to take 670 bus then told actually it's running now, only to be stopped at Ringwood East?
- 8.46 We're experiencing an intermittent infrastructure fault in the Ringwood area. Our repair crews are on site working on it; trains are moving slowly through the affected section.
- 8.47 Thanks it was just confusing as I would've gone on the 670 to at least get to Ringwood
- 9.04 Buses to replace trains Ringwood - Lilydale (an equipment fault in the Ringwood area). Buses ordered, ETA 60min. Consider bus route 670 for local trips.
- 9.07 Trains resume, with major delays. Stopping patterns may be changed. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 9.52 Minor delays, clearing
12.11 Buses to replace trains between Sydenham Watergardens and Sunbury (emergency services attending to a serious incident). Buses ordered, eta 60 min.
- 12.55 Buses eta 30 min.
- 13.08 Buses are in operation, adding 20 min.
- 13.16 Someone died at Diggers Rest; it was announced at Footscray.
- 17.08 Trains resuming, with delays. First trains: 16.30 ex Flinders Stl 17.16 ex Sunbury.
- 17.21 Love that the jam-packed replacement bus took a 30 min detour to Diggers Rest station, for only two people to get off. Almost like you should be asking and running express buses, but that would be to much to ask
- 17.32 Why were two services cancelled in the last 20 minutes?
- 17.35 Trains and crews are out of position; some cancellations/alterations may occur..
- 18.11 Frankston line: Major delays (trespasser in the Carrum area). Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 18.16 clearing.
20.19 Glen Waverley line: Major delays (an equipment fault in the Darling area plus an 'operational incident'). Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate locations, including Burnley.
- 20.43 Trains are moving; delays are clearing after an 'operational incident' in the Darling area plus an equipment fault.
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
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/what-happens-if-you-don-t-tap-off-the-answers-to-your-melbourne-public-transport-questions-20240418-p5fkwp.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/bass-coast/vline-train-passengers-frustrated-after-announcement-of-sixweek-gippsland-line-closure/news-story/d1d8abc7ff57ca789426f93becd69957
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/commuters-travelling-between-regional-victoria-face-major-disruptions-after-two-separate-incidents-in-melbournes-west/news-story/1effb2bca1800aad440df102f27991a1
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/new-name-revealed-for-sydney-s-metro-line-beneath-harbour-and-cbd-20240430-p5fnlr.html
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-can-t-stand-the-rain-but-here-are-five-ways-to-keep-the-city-moving-20240313-p5fc5o.html
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8607234/light-rails-2-billion-impact-in-canberra
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8607381/analysis-report-raises-questions-for-light-rail-opponents