Storm Brisbane area 16th November - Distruptions FG Line

[ozbob]

From http://www.citytrain.com.au/   1845 16 Nov 2008

SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

QR is experiencing service disruptions on the
FERNY GROVE line due to EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS .Delays of up to 40 minutes can be experienced.

Buses are running in lieu all stations Bowen Hills - Mitchelton.  Services are expected to return to normal by 9.30pm.
For further enquiries please call Translink on 13 12 30 or contact QR Passenger Services on 07 3606 5555.

QR apologises for these changes to your normal service and appreciates your patience as we work to minimise these disruptions.

From Courier Mail click here!

Suburbs in Brisbane's west, such as Ferny Grove and The Gap, have been hardest hit, with widespread reports of hail and wind damage.

[ozbob]

It is good that Citytrain are quick to put the stuff up, I have been trying to check the TransLink web site but it is hanging  .... has been very slow on and off all day.

[Mozz]

ABC TV news just reported that every "feeder" on the northside was down along with 100,000+ homes without power and some 130+ powerlines down.

[O_128]

Are rail lines afeecteed by powere outages in areas?

[Mozz]

Yes, or no depending the question you are asking.

[ozbob]

In general, the power for the rail is separate from the normal domestic/business power grid.
That is why sometimes the power for trains can fail but the local supplies are fine.

The only line out at the moment not planned is FG according to Citytrain.

Planned closures:

(Major Track Work from Roma Street to South Brisbane / Corinda: Sunday 16 Nov
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From 7.20pm to last train on Sunday 16 November 2008, all QR Passenger Citytrain services between Corinda and Roma Street and South Brisbane and Roma Street stations will be replaced by bus services.

Buses will convey passengers from South Brisbane to Roma Street stations with a connecting train service to Brisbane City, Caboolture, Shorncliffe, Doomben and Ferny Grove lines departing Roma Street station, and a connecting train service to Beenleigh, Cleveland and the Gold Coast departing South Brisbane station.

Buses will also stop all stations between Roma Street and Corinda stations on the Ipswich line with connecting train service to Ipswich departing Corinda, and trains to Brisbane City, Caboolture, Shorncliffe, and Ferny Grove lines departing Roma Street station.)

Major Track Work from Petrie and Gympie North: Friday 14 Nov - Sunday 16 Nov
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From 11.50pm Friday 14 November to last train Sunday 16 November 2008, all QR Passenger Citytrain services between Petrie and Gympie North stations will be replaced by bus services.

Buses will stop all stations between Petrie and Gympie North stations with a connecting train service to Brisbane City.

This work us due to the continuation of major track work and maintenance across the network aimed at improving QR Passenger's service to customers.

Buses will run instead of trains to connect services.

From http://www.citytrain.com.au/

[stephenk]

I caught the 20:08 Bowen Hills to Enoggera this evening on my home from work. All Northbound services were approx 15 mins late, with major confusion over who was driving what train at Bowen Hills not helping matters. According to Translink website the FG Line is suspended beyond Mitchelton, however the guard seemed to think it was going to Ferny Grove going by announcements.

[ozbob]

From the QR Citytrain web site as at 4.30am 17th Nov ...

SERVICE DISRUPTIONS

QR is experiencing service disruptions on the
FERNY GROVE line due to STORM DAMAGE  .Delays of up to 30 minutes can be experienced.

Ferny Grove Services will terminate at Mitchelton.  Trains between Ferny Grove and Mitchelton are cancelled due to STORM DAMAGE. Buses running in both directions Mitchelton to Ferny Grove. For further enquiries please call Translink on 13 12 30 or contact QR Passenger Services on 07 3606 5555.

QR apologises for these changes to your normal service and appreciates your patience as we work to minimise these disruptions

[O_128]

Good thing it wasnt a weekday!
On another not more trackwork on the cleveland line this weekend this is I think the 9th time this year.Though i do think that the ride is now a lot smoother than it used to be.must be the removal and replacement of the old wooden sleepers.

[ozbob]

When it rains it pours!

Freight train has derailed at the level crossing just north of Caboolture.

http://www.citytrain.com.au/  8.25am 17th Nov

Service Disrutions

QR is experiencing service disruptions on the North Coast line due to a derailment  at Caboolture .Delays of up to 30 minutes may be experienced. Services to and from the City and Caboolture are running as per Time Table. Buses to operate in lieu of trains between Caboolture and Elimbah .Then trains Running Elimbah and Nambour both directions.

For further enquiries please call Translink on 13 12 30 or contact QR Passenger Services on 07 3606 5555.

QR apologises for these changes to your normal service and appreciates your patience as we work to minimise these disruptions

[ozbob]

TransLink finally got around to putting something up ...

http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/  as at 9am 17th Nov

Ferny Grove line, Caboolture line and bus delays

TransLink advises that shuttle bus services will operate between Ferny Grove and Mitchelton stations due to storm damage.

Shuttle bus services will also operate between Caboolture and Elimbah stations due to a derailment.

Passengers on routes 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 362, 367, 397 and 398 may also experience delays due to possible route changes..

TransLink apologises for any inconvenience. Please call TransLink on 13 12 30 for more information..

[ozbob]

From the Brisbanetimes click here!

Bus, train delays

Bus, train delays
Shannon Molloy | November 17, 2008 - 9:07AM

The derailment of four containers on a freight train at Caboolture last night sparked a chemical scare and has forced the closure of the inbound and outbound lines.

One wagon was carrying a form of pesticide chemical but fire crews have this morning inspected the scene and declared it safe, a Queensland Rail spokesman said.

The incident occurred at a level crossing at McKean Street about 11.15pm but the cause of the derailment is still being investigated.

Crews are working to re-rail the train's wagons but passenger services on the Caboolture/North Coast line are expected to be disrupted until at least 1.30pm.

TransLink has arranged for buses to replace train services between Caboolture and Elimbah stations.

Meanwhile, repairs are still being carried out today on damaged sections of the urban rail network on the Ferny Grove line.

Maintenance crews worked through the night to repair overhead lines that were damaged when storms ravaged the area late yesterday.

Buses have replaced trains at all stations between Ferny Grove and Mitchelton this morning. Significant delays are expected.

Numerous bus services across the city have also been disrupted as a result damage caused by the storms.

A number of streets have also been affected with police expecting delays in the following areas:

* Flamingo Drive and South Pine Road, Albany Creek (lights out)

* Beckett Road and Albany Creek Road, Bridgemen Downs (lights out)

* Southern side of Albany Creek Rd between Bronson Road and Keong Street (tree and debris on road)

* Samford Road between Gilliat Street and Upper Kedron Road at Ferny Grove (one side of road open)

* Anzac Avenue and Discovery Drive, Northlakes (lights out)

* Anzac Avenue and Northlakes Drive (lights out)

* On ramp to Bruce Highway Southbound and Northbound - Northlakes
Gympie Road and Sampsonvale Street Strathpine

[stephenk]

The Ferny Grove Line (as far as Mitchelton) was surprisingly running on time today. Credit to QR for running trains on time despite having to use an alternative reversing point.

I have heard reports from work colleagues of some Caboolture Line trains being very overcrowded due to disruptions on the North Coast Line.

[Arnz]

The trains that usually would proceed to Nambour were terminating at Caboolture today as a result of the derailment between Caboolture and Elimbah.  Very interesting peak hour and I've never seen so much people on the Platform at Elimbah in the evening peak (transferring services).  The loop platform (the full length platform at Elimbah) was used for terminating trains whilst the main road (the disused short platform) was used for turnbacks.