Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[Fares_Fair]

oh my!
it's becoming untenable to reliably travel by train.

[HappyTrainGuy]

Its only an interuption to the aerodynamics but the electric tilt is now sporting more front end damage with the coupler cover half missing.

[ClintonL94]

eRail 17:55

30 mins delay for services on Beenleigh Line between Kuraby and Salisbury due to extreme weather. Service to resume by  8:00 PM. Info: 131230



http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1331971178

Trains suspended due to heavy weather

Trains have been suspended between Kuraby and Salisbury stations due to rain running across the tracks in several places.

Trains will resume running once the water subsides.

[#Metro]

Say what?

This looks really bad.
Two meltdowns within the core
Ipswich offline for the weekend for maintainence
Rain shutting down beenleigh line...

Since I have moved next to the busway, I don't have any of these problems...

[Cam]

eRail 17:55

30 mins delay for services on Beenleigh Line between Kuraby and Salisbury due to extreme weather. Service to resume by  8:00 PM. Info: 131230



http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1331971178

Trains suspended due to heavy weather

Trains have been suspended between Kuraby and Salisbury stations due to rain running across the tracks in several places.

Trains will resume running once the water subsides.

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area  Are there clogged drains?

[ClintonL94]

eRail 18:17

1 hr  delay for services on Nambour Line due to extreme weather. Service to resume by  8:00 PM. Info: 131230



http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1331971975

Sunshine Coast trains suspended due to rain

Trains have been suspended between Landsborough and Mooloolah due to water across tracks from the heavy rain.

The 5.43pm Nambour to Central train is currently stopped at Eudlo, waiting for water to subside.

Buses are being arranged to transport passengers on Sunshine Coast train services.

[Stillwater]

One of the issues raised publicly after the recent floods on the Sunshine Coast is whether the embankment on which the railway track is laid forms a dam in times of heavy rain and whether additional drains and culverts are required to carry accumulated water away quickly.  Let's hope QR has an answer.

[ozbob]

[ClintonL94]

eRail 17:55

30 mins delay for services on Beenleigh Line between Kuraby and Salisbury due to extreme weather. Service to resume by  8:00 PM. Info: 131230



http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1331971178

Trains suspended due to heavy weather

Trains have been suspended between Kuraby and Salisbury stations due to rain running across the tracks in several places.

Trains will resume running once the water subsides.

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area  Are there clogged drains?

Not too sure mate, I live in Loganholme I am not near the tracks..Although I can hear them horn at Edens Landing(pointing towards my direction near the river)

[Golliwog]

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area  Are there clogged drains?

Don't know the area well, but it could just be the way the catchment is and funnels it a bit. Or it could be that there was quite heavy rain for a short period locally. Where did you get the 50mm from?

[somebody]

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area  Are there clogged drains?

Don't know the area well, but it could just be the way the catchment is and funnels it a bit. Or it could be that there was quite heavy rain for a short period locally. Where did you get the 50mm from?

I'm not sure either, but the BoM have some info here: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/observations/brisbane.shtml

[ClintonL94]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1331987644

Beenleigh trains cancelled

The 9.59pm Beenleigh to Yeerongpilly and the 10.20pm Yeerongpilly to Beenleigh trains have been cancelled due to crewing issues.

Trains on the Beenleigh line this weekend are originating/terminating at Yeerongpilly due to track maintenance.

[ClintonL94]

eRail 10:05

Disruptions on Gold Coast Line due to power fault. Expect  30 mins delay.  Service to resume by  1:00 PM.  Info: 131230



http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332028722

Delays due to power fault

Trains are reduced to running on. Single track between Varsity Lakes and Coomera stations due to an overhead power fault. Delays up to 30 minutes should be expected for some services.

UPDATE:

Trains are not running between Helensvale and Coomera stations due to a power fault. Buses are being arranged. A train is running shuttle services between Varsity Lakes and Coomera stations. Delays up to 30 minutes should be expected for some services.

UPDATE:

Trains have resumed running on the Gold Coast line following an earlier power fault between Helensvale and Coomera stations. Residual delays should be expected until midday.

[STB]

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area   Are there clogged drains?

Don't know the area well, but it could just be the way the catchment is and funnels it a bit. Or it could be that there was quite heavy rain for a short period locally. Where did you get the 50mm from?

The ground is saturated, in a nutshell, basically if there has been rain over a period of time without a significant dry period, then areas can become saturated and thus can flood much more quickly with less rainfall.  It's been known in the past that after a significant amount of rainfall over time will prime the ground, so a small amount of rainfall, such as 20mm after this time, will be enough to cause flash flooding, especially in catchment areas.  Nothing to do with the drains.

Weather watchers are aware of this and it's fairly normal, especially last season during the height of La Nina - we're starting to  enter a more neutral phase at the moment.  Mind you, my area of interest and history is more to do with thunderstorms and tropical cyclones, rather than focusing purely on flooding.  So, that's the best that I'm able to explain it as a long term storm chaser.

[ozbob]

erail 6.41pm

18 Mar 2012

The Cleveland train departing Manly at 6:28 PM is cancelled due to staff issues. Service to resume by 7:00 PM.

[Cam]

There hasn't even been 50mm since 9am in this area   Are there clogged drains?

Don't know the area well, but it could just be the way the catchment is and funnels it a bit. Or it could be that there was quite heavy rain for a short period locally. Where did you get the 50mm from?

The ground is saturated, in a nutshell, basically if there has been rain over a period of time without a significant dry period, then areas can become saturated and thus can flood much more quickly with less rainfall.  It's been known in the past that after a significant amount of rainfall over time will prime the ground, so a small amount of rainfall, such as 20mm after this time, will be enough to cause flash flooding, especially in catchment areas.  Nothing to do with the drains.

Weather watchers are aware of this and it's fairly normal, especially last season during the height of La Nina - we're starting to  enter a more neutral phase at the moment.  Mind you, my area of interest and history is more to do with thunderstorms and tropical cyclones, rather than focusing purely on flooding.  So, that's the best that I'm able to explain it as a long term storm chaser.

I understand that. However, surely the tracks are 50mm above surrounding ground level.

Golliwog, I used the BOM rainfall data since 9am at http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR66C.loop.shtml#skip which at the time showed less than 50mm in the area of Sunnybank where the flooding was. I also checked the surrounding BOM rainfall data at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/qld_metro.shtml to check that the radar data was consistent with surrounding rainfall measurements.

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLink SEQ ‏ @TransLinkSEQ

Inbound Ferny Grove line trains delayed due to a signal fault at Ferny Grove stn. Trains are still running but may be up to 30 mins late.

[ClintonL94]

eRail 20:56

The Corinda train departing Darra at 9:18 PM is cancelled due to staff issues. Service to resume by  9:48 PM.  Info: 131230

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLink SEQ ‏ @TransLinkSEQ

Gold Coast line - 10.27pm Roma St to Varsity Lakes train is cancelled. Next service departs 10.57pm with buses betw Roma St + Yeerongpilly

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The situation is getting to be very serious.  Constant disruptions. 

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332106144

Inbound train delays (multiple lines)

Some inbound trains travelling into Central station from the Cleveland, Shorncliffe, Gold Coast/Beenleigh and Ipswich/Rosewood/Richlands lines may be delayed up to 10 minutes due to a track fault at Central.

[ozbob]

Idiot alert ...

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332119404

Delays due to truck hitting rail bridge

Trains are currently suspended on the Sunshine Coast line due to a truck hitting the rail bridge at Palmwoods.

The 10.43am Nambour to Roma St train is currenlty stopped at Woombye.

The 9.33am Roma St to Gympie train is currently stopped at Mooloolah.

A bridge inspector is due on site about 11.30am. The line cannot be re-opened until the rail bridge has undergone a safety inspection and cleared for use.   

[Fares_Fair]

Idiot alert ...

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332119404

Delays due to truck hitting rail bridge

Trains are currently suspended on the Sunshine Coast line due to a truck hitting the rail bridge at Palmwoods.

The 10.43am Nambour to Roma St train is currenlty stopped at Woombye.

The 9.33am Roma St to Gympie train is currently stopped at Mooloolah.

A bridge inspector is due on site about 11.30am. The line cannot be re-opened until the rail bridge has undergone a safety inspection and cleared for use.   

Oh dear!

[Stillwater]

Maybe your first aid training will come in handy, FF.

[ozbob]

I asked Campbell Newman and Scott Emerson what they are going to do about bridge strikes, via twitter.

I don't really expect a response ....  

[Fares_Fair]

Maybe your first aid training will come in handy, FF.

[p858snake]

@TransLinkSEQ: Track fault at Eagle Junction Stn halts all services travelling through this station. All northern lines impacted, including Airport trains.
@TransLinkSEQ: Alternative arrangements in place for passengers travelling to the airport. Repair crew enroute to Eagle Junction Station to fix the fault.

[STB]

Eagle Junction track fault suspends services

All trains on the Shorncliffe, Caboolture, Nambour/Sunshine Coast and Airport lines are currently unable to run through Eagle Junction station due to a track fault.

Alternative transport is in place for Airport line customers wishing to get to the airport.

A service crew is en-route to Eagle Junction and the nature and scope fo the fault wil be determined soon.

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332156806

Have heard from a rail enthusiast that it's a telemetry failure (signalling).

[#Metro]

Lucky it wasn't peak hour!
Would have been a third core meltdown in as many weeks!

[p858snake]

@TransLinkSEQ: Buses being arranged for travel on all northern lines, starting from Bowen Hills station. See http://t.co/t1fyDqFz

[ozbob]

Network reliability is UNACCEPTABLE

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332189319

Outbound delays (Beenleigh/GC Line)

Outbound services on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast Lines may be delayed up to 10 minutes due to a signal fault at Trinder Park.

[ozbob]

http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/03/taxis-refused-to-pick-up-stranded-train-passengers-says-source.html

From 612 ABC Brisbane radio Breakfast with Spencer Howson

Taxis refused to pick up stranded train passengers, says source

20 March 2012 , 9:14 AM by Spencer Howson

Had an interesting tip off this morning about problems last night involving trains which ultimately lead to problems involving taxis.

Northern services interrupted last night but the issue came when taxis apparently wouldn't pick up customers.

The listener says cabs wouldn't pick up because QR hadn't given them an incident number. Queensland Rail Chief Operating Officer Theo Taflos explains:

Click --> here!

[BrizCommuter]

http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2012/03/taxis-refused-to-pick-up-stranded-train-passengers-says-source.html

From 612 ABC Brisbane radio Breakfast with Spencer Howson

Taxis refused to pick up stranded train passengers, says source

20 March 2012 , 9:14 AM by Spencer Howson

Had an interesting tip off this morning about problems last night involving trains which ultimately lead to problems involving taxis.

Northern services interrupted last night but the issue came when taxis apparently wouldn't pick up customers.

The listener says cabs wouldn't pick up because QR hadn't given them an incident number. Queensland Rail Chief Operating Officer Theo Taflos explains:

Click --> here!

One of BrizCommuter's work colleagues was caught up this fiasco. No buses turned up. Information was almost non-existent. Taxis only took Shorncliffe Line passengers to Northgate. Taxis refused to take group of aboriginal boys. Disgraceful QR!

[somebody]

^ I don't know what Cityrail does differently, but it seems to manage these sorts of things, just better.  It is able to organise buses, even for unscheduled disruptions.  Often, the problem is fixed before the buses show up, they do take a while.  I don't think they have buses on standby or anything, but perhaps standing arrangements with companies who have drivers on call or something.

[HappyTrainGuy]

I'd say its a result of Translink now being responsible for the replacement services rather than QR which creates too much internal communication between Queensland Rail, Translink and the respective bus operators.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332234395

Ipswich line train services delayed

Train services have resumed on the Ipswich line after a police incident at Dinmore.

The following services are delayed up to 30 minutes.

17.58pm Central to Ipswich train

18.16pm Central to Ipswich train

18.37pm Ipswich to Caboolture train

[SurfRail]

^ I don't know what Cityrail does differently, but it seems to manage these sorts of things, just better.  It is able to organise buses, even for unscheduled disruptions.  Often, the problem is fixed before the buses show up, they do take a while.  I don't think they have buses on standby or anything, but perhaps standing arrangements with companies who have drivers on call or something.

Maybe that's because they are a LOT less precious about the standard of vehicles permitted to be used on rail replacement.  I have always found Sydney rail replacement is generally a much more harrowing experience, albeit mainly because of the average class of passenger you find in Sydney!

Up here, they are much better at arranging planned rail outages (communications and fleet standard-wise).  There are also arrangements for emergency rail replacement with drivers on call here, but most of the major operators are in outer suburban locations whereas Sydney has a massive STA fleet which does little outside of the peak.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1332282182

8.07am Ipswich - Bowen Hills train delay

The 8.07am Ipswich - Bowen Hills train is around 20 minutes behind schedule after a points fault at Ipswich and a mechanical fault on another service.

This train is expected to arrive at Central at 9.17am.

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[somebody]

I'd say its a result of Translink now being responsible for the replacement services rather than QR which creates too much internal communication between Queensland Rail, Translink and the respective bus operators.

I've always found it less good here.

Stopping patterns on the replacement buses often seem less optimal too.

[HappyTrainGuy]

I've found them to be pretty good stop wise on the Northside (Can't say much for other lines as I've never been involved with a unschedulled replacement) because of the road layouts between the stations (thats after they get a reasonable amount of bus crews there). Biggest problem is the time it takes to get additional drivers to get to the depot and to then head out with more buses to make up the better stopping patterns. Usually by the time those additional buses arrive the fault has been fixed and trains are running again.