Fw: Fri.30.3.22 daily digest archive
Roderick Smith
Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:37 AM
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Roderick
Fri.30.9.22
13.24 Fri.30.9 down EV diesel through Surrey Hills; I didn't hear the up
"220929-MetroTwitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220929-MetroTwitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220929Th-'CanberraTimes'-tram-foratn-ss.jpg"
"160639-SMH-pubic-foratn.jpg"
"190904W-Melbourne'Age'-Wien.tram-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
200417F-Melbourne'Age-t2-Melbourne-SouthernCross-empty-ss-foratn.jpg"
"200520-hs-FlindersSt-cartoon-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220920-Metro-Twitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg" [I suspect the link from Town Hall to Flinders St]
"220920-Metro-Twitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220920-Metro-Twitter-c-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-c-foratn-ss.jpg"
"1929-June-MurrayRiver-cruise-VR.timetable-s-foratn.jpg" with atn
"1940s-SpencerSt-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
"2006-dwell.times-Xtrapolis.vs.Siemens-foratn.jpg"
"060314Tu-QueensBaton-00002220-ConnexXtrapolis-foratn.jpg"
"151028-Sydenham-GoogleEarth-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
Fri.30.9 Metro Twitter
Flinders St: still with a lane closed for tunnel works.
Because of tunnel works, Degraves St subway at Flinders St is closed until 2024. No platform transfer via Degraves St subway. Passengers should use Elizabeth & Swanston St entry/exits. Campbell Arcade remains closed to 2024. Platform interchange via that subway was available until mid 2022.
Bell: No lift access to platforms until Oct 2022, while works continue around the station precinct. A shuttle bus will run from Bell to Preston and Thornbury.
Heading to Royal Melbourne Show? We’re running more trains to the showgrounds to get you there and back.
Frankston line: Trains will depart altered platforms between Richmond and Caulfield from 21.00 to 4.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
11.23 Craigieburn line: Major delays (police attending to a trespasser in the Broadmeadows area). Trains in the immediate area will remain at platforms.
- 11.32 And yet outbound trains are still running?
- 11.37 Police have 'requested' that trains in the immediate area be brought to a stand while they attend to the trespasser. The person of interest is currently in custody and being escorted out of the live rail corridor. Trains are expected to resume shortly.
- 11.41 Delays clearing. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
17.16 Frankston line: Major delays (police in the Southland area). Trains in the immediate area will remain at platforms. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 17.21 Delays clearing. Stopping patterns may be changed.
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine from 20.15 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (works).
Mernda line: Buses replace trains Parliament - Reservoir from 20.25 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (maintenance works). Buses replace trains Flinders St - Reservoir during Night Network hours.
Hurstbridge line: Buses replace trains Parliament - Heidelberg from 20.25 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (maintenance works). Buses replace trains Flinders St - Heidelberg during Night Network hours.
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley/Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: All trains direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (works). From loop stations, take a city-circle train-replacement bus to Flinders St.
Frankston line: Trains will depart from altered platforms between Richmond and Caulfield from 21.00 until 4.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
Sandringham line: Buses replace trains South Yarra - Elsternwick from 21.00 until to 3.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Flinders St display. NUI TE KOHA
ARTIST Rone is taking inspiration from the ticking heart of post-WWII Melbourne for a nostalgic installation opening in the Flinders St station ballroom next month.
His installation, Time, will bring a lost era to life in 12 rooms that recreate the days of machine rooms, typing pools, public libraries, school houses and entertainment parlours.
Rone, born Tyrone Wright, says each installation evokes stories from the past "slightly based on the truth, with a bit of fiction in there as well.
"I'm not letting the truth get in the way of a good tale." he says.
His clock room is inspired by those at the front entrance to Flinders St Station, which he has envisaged as a storage room, and low key space to hang out.
As with most of his work, Rone's haunting signature female portraits hover ghostlike above each scene.
Rone says the images symbolise beauty amid the decay.
Meanwhile, the time-honoured restrictions of the heritage-listed ballroom have made Rone's latest work challenging.
"Everything we need to get into the building needs to fit through an 80cm door on an active station platform," he said. "We can't put new anchors into the wall, and we have to report any new markings and scratches. It's been hugely difficult."
Time opens on October 28.
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Letters
* Stations a disgrace. I’m sure that I’m not the only one to notice, but taking the train into central Melbourne for a show the other night I was horrified at how old, dirty and dowdy the city's rail stations now look.
The trains were wonderful, but the stations had grease, dust, grime everywhere. And broken or worn-out fixtures, dull painted walls and ceilings with edges all worn.
Flinders St and Parliament were terrible, and just looked so old and unloved. Do we not have an ongoing maintenance program to keep our stations looking good?
If I was an international tourist, I'd be wondering about the safety of the system I was about to ride on, it looks thatbad.
Come on, whoever is responsible for this — get the job done. We should be feeling proud to use our public transport network, not apologetic to others for the state it is in. Let’s get this fixed, and quickly.
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. VICTORIA POLICE Planned Operation in Cranbourne
Control of Weapons Act 1990 DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED AREA UNDER SECTION 10D(1)
The Assistant Commissioner, Southern Metro Region, acting as a delegate of the Chief Commissioner of Police under Section l0D (1) of the Control of Weapons Act 1990, declares as a designated area in all public places within the City of Casey that is within the area bounded by and including the Cranbourne Park shopping centre and Cranbourne railway station, north of Sladen St and Cranbourne Dve, east of Scott St, McLaren Ave and Tucker St, south of Camms Rd and west of Russell St, Gordon, Station and Canterbury.
Refer to Map: www.gazette.vic.g0v.au (Gazette S504-22)
This declaration will operate 14.00-22.00 Thursday 30 September 2022
During these times members of the police force are authorised to exercise the following powers [the usual list].
Truck driver identified after fatal railway crash near Wendouree. Carly Douglas & Liam Beatty September 29, 2022 Ballarat News
Police have identified the deceased driver of a truck who crashed onto a trainline near Ballarat.
video The tragic truth about road deaths in Australia. Every year over a thousand Australians die in preventable road deaths, with the number set to spike around the holiday season. Watch to see more shocking statistics.
Police have identified the driver of a truck who was killed after his vehicle “lost control” near Ballarat, plunging onto railway tracks.
Emergency services were rushed to the Western Highway, near the Midland Highway overpass, in Wendouree after reports a B-double truck had crashed about 3.45am.
He had reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and into a ditch before coming to a stop on the Ballarat Maryborough railway line.
The driver, a 28-year-old man from Truganina, died at the scene.
The Western Fwy was closed for several hours on Thursday as investigators poured over the scene and a crane was brought in to remove the truck.
A truck driver has died after veering off a highway in northwest Victoria and crashing onto a nearby railway line overnight.
Both the Midland Hwy and the Western Fwy west-bound have since reopened to traffic, while Melbourne-bound lanes remain closed as investigations continue.
A VLine spokesman said Marybrough to Southern Cross services was adjusted to originate from Ballarat while the section of track was closed.
“Passengers travelling between Maryborough and Ballarat can board a replacement coach to complete their journey,” he said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash and will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
<www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/ballarat/truck-driver-killed-after-train-line-crash-near-wendouree/news-story/4ec3930c0d8bcf2d2286168fad6937d8>
Fri.30.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Disruptions.
While we work, disruptions could affect your journey. Avoid delays and check page 19 before you travel.
Train disruptions:
Coaches replace trains in both directions:
Geelong and Warrnambool line: 1 to 9 Oct
Shepparton line: 14 to 18 Oct
Bairnsdale line: 5 to 13 Nov
Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Fri.30.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Letters.
* Decentralising city. FRANCIS Galbally claims that the city council is “ruining” Melbourne by way of having too many bike lanes in the CBD.
But city planners are redesigning Melbourne away from travelling by car to travelling by public transport.
And this is also ending the centralisation policies of the past, when all roads and almost all public transport led to the CBD.
The Suburban Rail Loop will be built to further end the centralisation. Retailing and restaurants and main entertainment and offices will be concentrated in the suburbs.
This is modern-day progress in new major business centres. How many more articles do we have to read about the city council's bike lanes “destroying” the CBD?
* YOU know you're getting old (or looking old) when people leap out of their seat on the train for you.
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday 12 September 2024 at 06:43:43 pm AEST
Subject: Fri.30.3.22 daily digest archive part 1, text
Roderick
Fri.30.9.22
13.24 Fri.30.9 down EV diesel through Surrey Hills; I didn't hear the up
"220929-MetroTwitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220929-MetroTwitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220929Th-'CanberraTimes'-tram-foratn-ss.jpg"
"160639-SMH-pubic-foratn.jpg"
"190904W-Melbourne'Age'-Wien.tram-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
200417F-Melbourne'Age-t2-Melbourne-SouthernCross-empty-ss-foratn.jpg"
"200520-hs-FlindersSt-cartoon-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220920-Metro-Twitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg" [I suspect the link from Town Hall to Flinders St]
"220920-Metro-Twitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220920-Metro-Twitter-c-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-a-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-b-foratn-ss.jpg"
"220924-Metro-Twitter-c-foratn-ss.jpg"
"1929-June-MurrayRiver-cruise-VR.timetable-s-foratn.jpg" with atn
"1940s-SpencerSt-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
"2006-dwell.times-Xtrapolis.vs.Siemens-foratn.jpg"
"060314Tu-QueensBaton-00002220-ConnexXtrapolis-foratn.jpg"
"151028-Sydenham-GoogleEarth-foratn-ss.jpg" with atn
Fri.30.9 Metro Twitter
Flinders St: still with a lane closed for tunnel works.
Because of tunnel works, Degraves St subway at Flinders St is closed until 2024. No platform transfer via Degraves St subway. Passengers should use Elizabeth & Swanston St entry/exits. Campbell Arcade remains closed to 2024. Platform interchange via that subway was available until mid 2022.
Bell: No lift access to platforms until Oct 2022, while works continue around the station precinct. A shuttle bus will run from Bell to Preston and Thornbury.
Heading to Royal Melbourne Show? We’re running more trains to the showgrounds to get you there and back.
Frankston line: Trains will depart altered platforms between Richmond and Caulfield from 21.00 to 4.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
11.23 Craigieburn line: Major delays (police attending to a trespasser in the Broadmeadows area). Trains in the immediate area will remain at platforms.
- 11.32 And yet outbound trains are still running?
- 11.37 Police have 'requested' that trains in the immediate area be brought to a stand while they attend to the trespasser. The person of interest is currently in custody and being escorted out of the live rail corridor. Trains are expected to resume shortly.
- 11.41 Delays clearing. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
17.16 Frankston line: Major delays (police in the Southland area). Trains in the immediate area will remain at platforms. Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 17.21 Delays clearing. Stopping patterns may be changed.
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains North Melbourne - Sunshine from 20.15 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (works).
Mernda line: Buses replace trains Parliament - Reservoir from 20.25 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (maintenance works). Buses replace trains Flinders St - Reservoir during Night Network hours.
Hurstbridge line: Buses replace trains Parliament - Heidelberg from 20.25 until the last train of Sun 2 Oct (maintenance works). Buses replace trains Flinders St - Heidelberg during Night Network hours.
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley/Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: All trains direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (works). From loop stations, take a city-circle train-replacement bus to Flinders St.
Frankston line: Trains will depart from altered platforms between Richmond and Caulfield from 21.00 until 4.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
Sandringham line: Buses replace trains South Yarra - Elsternwick from 21.00 until to 3.00 Sat 1 Oct (works).
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Flinders St display. NUI TE KOHA
ARTIST Rone is taking inspiration from the ticking heart of post-WWII Melbourne for a nostalgic installation opening in the Flinders St station ballroom next month.
His installation, Time, will bring a lost era to life in 12 rooms that recreate the days of machine rooms, typing pools, public libraries, school houses and entertainment parlours.
Rone, born Tyrone Wright, says each installation evokes stories from the past "slightly based on the truth, with a bit of fiction in there as well.
"I'm not letting the truth get in the way of a good tale." he says.
His clock room is inspired by those at the front entrance to Flinders St Station, which he has envisaged as a storage room, and low key space to hang out.
As with most of his work, Rone's haunting signature female portraits hover ghostlike above each scene.
Rone says the images symbolise beauty amid the decay.
Meanwhile, the time-honoured restrictions of the heritage-listed ballroom have made Rone's latest work challenging.
"Everything we need to get into the building needs to fit through an 80cm door on an active station platform," he said. "We can't put new anchors into the wall, and we have to report any new markings and scratches. It's been hugely difficult."
Time opens on October 28.
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Letters
* Stations a disgrace. I’m sure that I’m not the only one to notice, but taking the train into central Melbourne for a show the other night I was horrified at how old, dirty and dowdy the city's rail stations now look.
The trains were wonderful, but the stations had grease, dust, grime everywhere. And broken or worn-out fixtures, dull painted walls and ceilings with edges all worn.
Flinders St and Parliament were terrible, and just looked so old and unloved. Do we not have an ongoing maintenance program to keep our stations looking good?
If I was an international tourist, I'd be wondering about the safety of the system I was about to ride on, it looks thatbad.
Come on, whoever is responsible for this — get the job done. We should be feeling proud to use our public transport network, not apologetic to others for the state it is in. Let’s get this fixed, and quickly.
Thurs.29.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. VICTORIA POLICE Planned Operation in Cranbourne
Control of Weapons Act 1990 DECLARATION OF DESIGNATED AREA UNDER SECTION 10D(1)
The Assistant Commissioner, Southern Metro Region, acting as a delegate of the Chief Commissioner of Police under Section l0D (1) of the Control of Weapons Act 1990, declares as a designated area in all public places within the City of Casey that is within the area bounded by and including the Cranbourne Park shopping centre and Cranbourne railway station, north of Sladen St and Cranbourne Dve, east of Scott St, McLaren Ave and Tucker St, south of Camms Rd and west of Russell St, Gordon, Station and Canterbury.
Refer to Map: www.gazette.vic.g0v.au (Gazette S504-22)
This declaration will operate 14.00-22.00 Thursday 30 September 2022
During these times members of the police force are authorised to exercise the following powers [the usual list].
Truck driver identified after fatal railway crash near Wendouree. Carly Douglas & Liam Beatty September 29, 2022 Ballarat News
Police have identified the deceased driver of a truck who crashed onto a trainline near Ballarat.
video The tragic truth about road deaths in Australia. Every year over a thousand Australians die in preventable road deaths, with the number set to spike around the holiday season. Watch to see more shocking statistics.
Police have identified the driver of a truck who was killed after his vehicle “lost control” near Ballarat, plunging onto railway tracks.
Emergency services were rushed to the Western Highway, near the Midland Highway overpass, in Wendouree after reports a B-double truck had crashed about 3.45am.
He had reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and into a ditch before coming to a stop on the Ballarat Maryborough railway line.
The driver, a 28-year-old man from Truganina, died at the scene.
The Western Fwy was closed for several hours on Thursday as investigators poured over the scene and a crane was brought in to remove the truck.
A truck driver has died after veering off a highway in northwest Victoria and crashing onto a nearby railway line overnight.
Both the Midland Hwy and the Western Fwy west-bound have since reopened to traffic, while Melbourne-bound lanes remain closed as investigations continue.
A VLine spokesman said Marybrough to Southern Cross services was adjusted to originate from Ballarat while the section of track was closed.
“Passengers travelling between Maryborough and Ballarat can board a replacement coach to complete their journey,” he said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash and will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
<www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/ballarat/truck-driver-killed-after-train-line-crash-near-wendouree/news-story/4ec3930c0d8bcf2d2286168fad6937d8>
Fri.30.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Disruptions.
While we work, disruptions could affect your journey. Avoid delays and check page 19 before you travel.
Train disruptions:
Coaches replace trains in both directions:
Geelong and Warrnambool line: 1 to 9 Oct
Shepparton line: 14 to 18 Oct
Bairnsdale line: 5 to 13 Nov
Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Fri.30.9.22 Melbourne 'Herald Sun'. Letters.
* Decentralising city. FRANCIS Galbally claims that the city council is “ruining” Melbourne by way of having too many bike lanes in the CBD.
But city planners are redesigning Melbourne away from travelling by car to travelling by public transport.
And this is also ending the centralisation policies of the past, when all roads and almost all public transport led to the CBD.
The Suburban Rail Loop will be built to further end the centralisation. Retailing and restaurants and main entertainment and offices will be concentrated in the suburbs.
This is modern-day progress in new major business centres. How many more articles do we have to read about the city council's bike lanes “destroying” the CBD?
* YOU know you're getting old (or looking old) when people leap out of their seat on the train for you.
