Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

TransLinkSEQ TransLink SEQ
Inbound GC and Beenleigh trains will divert via the Tennyson loop. Please see http://t.co/3Hq84BAG
2 minutes ago

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All together now  T E N N Y S O N!  some pax will now see your new station signs!   

[ozbob]

Twitter

QueenslandRail Queensland Rail
RT @TransLinkSEQ: Signalling fault betw Roma St and Sth Bris stations fixed, residual delays on Southern lines. http://t.co/PCEMyHzA
4 minutes ago

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317196311

Southern line train delays

Cleveland, Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains may experience residual delays of up to 20 minutes due to an earlier signalling fault between Roma Street and South Brisbane train stations.

[ozbob]

erail 6.36pm

29 Sep 2011

Disruptions on Cleveland Line due to signalling fault. Expect 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 9:00 PM.

Alt. transport operating between Dutton Park and Murrarie.

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[Mr X]

This really is becoming a joke. Why is our train system falling apart??

[somebody]

This really is becoming a joke. Why is our train system falling apart??

Zero (C)Harm I believe.  Open to correction though.

[ozbob]

I am sure around the clock OTP/Reliability data for all lines would be available internally. 

Wonder why it is not public?   

[ozbob]

This really is becoming a joke. Why is our train system falling apart??

Zero (C)Harm I believe.  Open to correction though.

the twitter feed from Metro Melbourne is very much a track/signal fault nightmare as well.  I can understand some of the issues in Melbourne to some degree as to my eye the track infrastructure does not look like the better quality track infrastructure in Brisbane.  There has be something wrong with circuits and so forth rather than track faults as such.  The cost of these constant disruptions must be very significant.  Wonder if that would be ever made public?

[somebody]

I am sure around the clock OTP/Reliability data for all lines would be available internally. 

Wonder why it is not public?   

They used to make it public.  Have they stopped?

[ozbob]

I am talking all lines around the clock, OTP and reliability line by line.  I haven't seen that.

There are many disruptions happening outside of peak times, which for the majority largely go unnoticed, but properly analysed would no doubt give some indication as to the real issues. The peak time figures themselves seem to be a bit irregular at times as well.  Some days just don't appear, others seem to change.  No summary displayed either, only the last 4 days.  Something to hide?

[SurfRail]

erail 6.36pm

29 Sep 2011

Disruptions on Cleveland Line due to signalling fault. Expect 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 9:00 PM.

Alt. transport operating between Dutton Park and Murrarie.

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Greg Toohey (aka the voice of Kevin Rudd) was announcing this as a "telemetry failure" at Central.  He is brilliant at his job – why can't more station staff have his precision?

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317365594

Delays on Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains

Due to a signalling failure at Kuraby station, trains are currently suspended on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines in both directions.

Buses are being arranged between Runcorn and Kingston stations.

Delays of up to 1 hour may be experienced.

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[ozbob]

Enough!  Bring back the signal boxes and steam!


http://www.signalbox.org/overseas/australia/southbrisbane-s.jpg


http://translink.com.au/images/advertising/300x250/300x250-3.jpg

Yep, good thinking Sam.  Pity the train won't be there for a while ...

[ozbob]

This really is becoming a joke. Why is our train system falling apart??

It is well past a joke, needs a formal enquiry.

It is getting to the point where a compensation regime needs to brought in to compensate for the constant expenses punters are copping, eg. childcare, missed appointments, missed connections and so forth.  There is something majorly wrong with modern day railway engineering, as evidenced by constant circuit/telemetry issues (signal/track faults) all over ...

[somebody]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317365594

Delays on Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains

Due to a signalling failure at Kuraby station, trains are currently suspended on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines in both directions.

Buses are being arranged between Runcorn and Kingston stations.

Delays of up to 1 hour may be experienced.

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Trains can't be turned around at Runcorn except running back on the track they came from, unless I am mistaken.  Is that what is happening in this case?

[Stillwater]

Could these constant delays, disruptions and cancelled trains due to mechanical faults be the reason why Translink's passenger usage numbers are down?  Have people just given up because they no longer can rely on the trains to turn up, or get them where they want to go on time?

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317366083

150, 156 and 157 buses on diversion at Runcorn

The boom gates at Warrigal Road, Runcorn are stuck down.

The 150, 156 and 157 bus service in both directions are under diversions, from Warrigal Road, Pine Street, Abercorn Street to Bonemill Road.

Some stops may be missed and delays are to be expected.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317365594

Delays on Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains

Due to a signalling failure at Kuraby station, trains are currently suspended on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines in both directions.

Buses are being arranged between Runcorn and Kingston stations.

Delays of up to 1 hour may be experienced.

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Trains can't be turned around at Runcorn except running back on the track they came from, unless I am mistaken.  Is that what is happening in this case?

Yes, probably for a while, but fault has now been fixed so guess back to normal running shortly.

[ozbob]

Could these constant delays, disruptions and cancelled trains due to mechanical faults be the reason why Translink's passenger usage numbers are down?  Have people just given up because they no longer can rely on the trains to turn up, or get them where they want to go on time?

Steve Austin, evening presenter on 612 ABC Radio said last evening in the context of a session on why folks don't use PT, said that he uses the train to travel to and from work, I think he travels Gold Coast <-> Toowong, but if he has an important appointment he uses other means as the PT is too unreliable ...

But according to TransLink there is no real patronage fall, all a result of the floods ...

[ozbob]

From the Letters to the Editor section Couriermail 1st October 2011 page 66

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

1st October 2011

Re: Public transport disruptions

Greetings,

From the Letters to Editor Couriermail today (1st October 2011).  Maybe it is time to compensate the hapless punters not only being messed around by constant rail disruptions but bus meltdowns as well.
It is not unusual for people to wait for up to 30 minutes or longer to be able to get on a bus on the 'showpiece'  Inner Northern Busway at times.  What sort of public transport system have we got?  Shambles ...



It is getting to the point where a compensation regime needs to brought in to compensate for the constant expenses punters are copping, eg. childcare, missed appointments, missed connections and so forth.  There is something majorly wrong with modern day railway engineering, as evidenced by constant circuit/telemetry issues (signal/track faults) all over ...

Does it reflect a lack of funding to ensure proper and timely maintenance?  We can only wonder ..  whilst waiting for the bus that doesn't show up, and the trains that might run on time if you are lucky.

Best wishes
Robert

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

On 23/09/2011 3:34 AM, RAIL Back On Track Admin wrote:

Greetings,

The power problems with the rail network yesterday was an unexpected major disruption.  These sorts of things happen anywhere from time to time.
In the USA for example around 10% of power outages are due to birds.  Overall on this count I think we do OK.

Queensland Rail, TransLink and bus operators, traffic staff and others all did a good job under the circumstances, thank you.

We do have some concerns though with the constant mechanical issues with the trains, signal and track faults, as well as some power issues on a smaller scale that have been locally very disruptive of late.
Similarly there are many reports of constant no shows by buses, and many constant bus fulls with long waits by passengers to board buses.  Up to 30 minutes on the Inner Northern Busway!

It is clear to us that public transport is not being adequately funded.

Funding must shift from a road centric future to a sustainable transport future.

As was clearly demonstrated yesterday, public transport is fundamental to a major city.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

[ozbob]

Twitter

612brisbane ABC Radio Brisbane
No trains getting through Wacol
1 minute ago

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[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317757731

5.22am Bowen Hills - Cleveland train delay

The 5.22am Bowen Hills - Cleveland train is around 12 minutes delayed due to a previous a network infrastructure issue.

[Golliwog]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317757731

5.22am Bowen Hills - Cleveland train delay

The 5.22am Bowen Hills - Cleveland train is around 12 minutes delayed due to a previous a network infrastructure issue.

That has now been updated to only 9 minutes late. And gives an ETA of 6.46am.


http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317760116

6.47am Thorneside - Bowen Hills service change

The 6.47am Thorneside - Bowen Hills train will commence from Lota this morning due to a previously delayed service.

Customers may consider the 6.42am Cleveland - Bowen Hills train stopping all stations arriving at Thorneside at 6.53am.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317788993

Trains resumed through Roma Street station

Trains have resumed running through Roma Street station after an earlier fire alarm incident.

Some minor delays may be experienced while trains return to normal timetable running.

[ozbob]

From the Couriermail click here!

Train services expected to resume after car overturns on rail tracks at Sunnybank station

Train services expected to resume after car overturns on rail tracks at Sunnybank station

    by: Rob Kidd
    From: The Courier-Mail
    October 07, 2011 12:40AM

A CAR has overturned on rail tracks at Sunnybank station.

Emergency services are currently on scene at Breton Street after reports a car had crashed and was on its roof, with its back end on the tracks, a police spokeswoman said.

Fire crews are attempting to winch the car off the track.

The male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle is thought to have suffered minor arm injuries.

All trains on the line were stopped while attempts were made to move the car.

The car was removed from the tracks about 11.40pm and train services are expected to resume.

[ozbob]

Twitter

612brisbane ABC Radio Brisbane
QR CELEVELAND LINE: A car has struck the Stanley St East bridge at Norman Park - Cleveland Line trains at reduced speed - expect delays
12 minutes ago

[ozbob]

Twitter

612brisbane ABC Radio Brisbane
QR NORTH COAST/CABOOLTURE LINE: Points failure at Petrie. Delays of up to 10 mins.
12 minutes ago

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317935165

Cleveland Line services affected

Some Cleveland Line services may be delayed up to 15 minutes after a recent traffic incident at the Stanley St East rail crossing (Norman Park) and another traffic incident at the Logan Rd rail bridge (Buranda):

    The 6.25am Cleveland - Bowen Hills train is 9 minutes behind schedule
    The 7.30am Lota - Bowen Hills train will commence its journey from Manly at 7.32am

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1317952796

Trains suspended: Bundamba to East Ipswich

Trains have been suspended between Bundamaba and East Ipswich due to a police incident.

Customers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

[HappyTrainGuy]

From the Couriermail click here!

Train services expected to resume after car overturns on rail tracks at Sunnybank station

Train services expected to resume after car overturns on rail tracks at Sunnybank station

   by: Rob Kidd
   From: The Courier-Mail
   October 07, 2011 12:40AM

A CAR has overturned on rail tracks at Sunnybank station.

Emergency services are currently on scene at Breton Street after reports a car had crashed and was on its roof, with its back end on the tracks, a police spokeswoman said.

Fire crews are attempting to winch the car off the track.

The male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle is thought to have suffered minor arm injuries.

All trains on the line were stopped while attempts were made to move the car.

The car was removed from the tracks about 11.40pm and train services are expected to resume.

An excellent factual report right there. There was no car wasn't on the tracks at Sunnybank station. There was one car upside down on the platform at Banoon though....

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1318217286

Police incident: Central station

Shorncliffe and Doomben line trains outbound are delayed up to 15 minutes due to a police incident on platforms 3+4 at Central train station.

Only platforms 1 +2 only are open to passengers at this stage, so other lines may also experience delays.

Affected Services

    Doomben line
    Shorncliffe line

[ozbob]

erail 4.15pm

13 Oct 2011

30 mins delay for services on Gold Coast Line due to police incident. Service to resume by 5:00 PM.

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1318486176

Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains suspended

Beenleigh and Gold Coast trains are currently suspended between Kuraby and Fruitgrove stations due to damaged boom arm at the Warrigal Street rail crossing.

Electricians are en route to resolve the issue.

Delays of up to 30 minutes may be experienced.

TransLink apologises for the delay.

Affected Services

   Beenleigh line
   Gold Coast line

[ozbob]

erail 4.43pm

13 Oct 2011

30 mins delay for services on Gold Coast Line due to police incident. Service to resume by 5:30 PM.

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLinkSEQ TransLink SEQ

Trains have resumed between Kuraby and Fruitgrove at reduced speeds.
1 minute ago

[somebody]

This LX has been having a lot of issues lately.

[ozbob]

A lot of motorists and truck drivers should clearly not be on the roads.  They just don't care.  A run down the Ipswich Highway will soon convince anyone of that. Trucks tailgating above the speed limit.  Speeds limits are advisory maximums for ideal conditions, come the wet weather and some of them actually speed up!  At least Queensland Rail and TMR are starting to chase cost recovery.  The missing piece is licence suspensions, three months would be a good start as for Victoria.  That won't stop them all but at least it will send a message.

[ozbob]

Apart from the level crossing incident the rest of network has seemed to weather this round of storms.  Mrs Ozbob had no issues heading home to Goodna from the CBD on an Ippy flyer.

A couple of wet days coming up.  I am getting a distinct uneasy feeling that this summer is shaping up as another big one.  These are spring storms ...

[HappyTrainGuy]

Its an easy crossing to knock down as it backs right onto the road (Personally I think this is more dangerous compared to the one between Bald Hills and Carseldine which locals harp on about). Cars/Trucks move across only to find themselves stuck in the middle of a level crossing as the traffic has banked up. When they try to get out of it they just tap the boomgate which is enough force to break it.

[somebody]

So it was yet another muppett entering a level crossing when unable to leave.

I think QR pursuing through the court isn't the same sort of threat as a reasonable fine either.

[ozbob]

erail 4.28pm

15 Oct 2011

Disruptions on Gold Coast Line between Varsity Lakes and Nerang due to extreme weather. Expect 1 hr delay. Service to resume by 6:00 PM.