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Subject: Fri.3.5.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Fri.3.5.24 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.
Public transport is the best way to get to the game during Round 8, with extra services running to and from MCG and Marvel Stadium. https://bit.ly/44qDvdB
13.21  Frankston line: Major delays (a train fault in the Chelsea area).  Trains may be held sy platforms, or may be altered.
- 14.19 Replacement buses have been ordered, but will take over 30 minutes to arrive.
- 14.26 Buses are replacing trains between Mordialloc and Frankston, adding 30 min.
- 14.34 I’m vision impaired so I can’t see the pic. Has the train derailed, brought down overhead wires or just broken down blocking the line? 
- 15.27 Trains are resuming.  First trains: 15.276 ex Flinders St; 16.09 ex Frankston.
16.27 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Major delays (police in the Yarraman area).  Trains will be held at platforms, or may terminate/originate at intermediate locations.
- 16.37 Buses to replace trains between Westall and Dandenong (emergency services attending to a serious incident).  Replacement buses have been ordered, but will take over 60 min to arrive
- 16.57 Trains resuming, with major delays.
- anyone know what’s happened?
- person hit by a train.
- Any chance of getting announcements that you can actually hear on the trains bloody ridiculous 5 announcements cant hear any if them.
- 17.08 Wow. That is a remarkably quick resumption for this type of incident. I think that must be a record. Amazing stuff.
20.14 All lines: Trains will operate direct to/from Flinders St (fire brigade action).  consider trams for travel in the CBD.
- 21.39 Loop running has resumed, with minor delays.
Belgrave/Lilydale lines: Buses replace trains Burnley - Ringwood from 23.30 until the last train of Sun 5 May (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/bdzk4ezx
Alamein line: Buses replace trains Camberwell - Alamein from 23.30 until the last train of Sun 5 May (maintenance and renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/yc4m3fxk
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine from 1.00 until the last train of Sun 5 May (works take place).  https://tinyurl.com/82sjchjf
Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses replace trains Caulfield - Westall from 1.00 until the last train of Sun 5 May (works).  https://tinyurl.com/y22y4wt6
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

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