Fw: Fri.20.9.24 daily digest, austerity issue

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Subject: Fri.20.9.24 daily digest, austerity issue

Fri.20.9.24 Metro X
13.21 Stony Point line: Major delays (a train fault in the Baxter area).
- 13.36 clearing.  The train may terminate/originate at an intermediate station.
18.25 Sunbury line: Major delays (an equipment fault).  Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, may be altered, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 18.43 clearing.
- 19.13 still clearing.
18.25 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Major delays (an equipment fault).  Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, may be altered, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 18.39 Is there an alternative transport from Huntingdale station to Flinders St or Southern cross?
- 18.45 clearing.
- 18.55  Alternative transport is available via a bus, however it is more lengthy. Trains are now resuming, with some delays.
- 19.12 still clearing.
- 20.35 how does an equipment fault(signal fault) occur when you are using HCS systems? Can you not switch back to traditional signalling if HCS system fails to avoid further delays?
19.21  Upfield line: Minor delays due (police in the Moreland area).  Trains may remain stationary for extended periods, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 19.43 clearing.
Buses replace trains Westall - East Pakenham / Cranbourne from 23.00 until the last train of Sun 22 Sep (maintenance and renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/3kbuhtrp

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/business-forecasts-big-hit-from-rail-industrial-action/ar-AA1qQZr7

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/metro-conversion-back-on-track-after-breakthrough-in-negotiations-20240920-p5kcaa.html

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8769325/free-travel-on-canberra-public-transport-until-november

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8769295/all-aboard-for-free-fairs-but-train-delays-still-likely