Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

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Robyn Ironside ‏@ironsider 15s

Am told train delays on the Ipswich line are the result of overhead wires coming down on top of a train carrying 56 passengers at Wacol.

[Set in train]

Mmmmm going well aren't they!

Yesterday, there was a major disruption on the GC line in the afternoon.

Trains leaving city 8 - 15 mins late, were stopped at Kuraby. No signal to the signals. Electricians had to come from Coopers Plains. Beenleigh Rd boomgates were closed resulting huge delays either side. Some citybound trains were making it through

Only the citybound track was able to be used between Kuraby and Kingston crossover. Manual paperwork needed to pass. At least 5 airport bound trains delayed indicating 2 - 2.5hr duration.

Early GC bound trains had to stop at Kuraby, transfer to a backed up service behind to continue journey.

Delays for some services I am told were 40+ mins. Gary gave it airtime on 4BC drive after 3pm.

Either QR needs more funding for general maintenance or more funding for a more resilient network.

[ozbob]

Went down and had a look. Actually at Darra West, 500 metres UP side of Centenary Highway Road over bridge.

Some pics.  Noted a down train parked at Gailes.

Bus (Westside) arrived to pick up pax from stranded train around 1.30pm.













Photographs R Dow 30 October 2013

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Robyn Ironside ‏@ironsider 15s

Am told train delays on the Ipswich line are the result of overhead wires coming down on top of a train carrying 56 passengers at Wacol.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-live/brisbane-live-wednesday-october-30-2013-20131030-2wexi.html

2:12pm Natalie Bochenski: Here's a shot of the train that's pulled down powerlines between Darra and Wacol, by Rail Back on Track's Robert Dow.

It's believed the pantograph - which conducts electricity between the powerlines and the train's power system - pulled down the wires on top of one of the carriages.

Buses have been organised to move passengers as Translink expects delays up to an hour on the Ipswich line.



The train stuck between Darra and Wacol. Photo: Robert Dow

Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-live/brisbane-live-wednesday-october-30-2013-20131030-2wexi.html#ixzz2jAvr9XID

[ozbob]

Received advice that trains will commence shortly running in both directions between Wacol and Darra on the main down using authorities whilst recovery proceeds.

Wires down on trains is not a worry.  Circuit breakers in the OHT are tripped as soon as there is an issue, further safeguard is that the trains are earthed.  Also before pax detrain in such circumstances trains are also manually earthed both sides. 

Footnote: Corinda - Darra is bi-di ...  not bi-di west of Darra hence authorities.  There is a cross over at Wacol.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-live/brisbane-live-wednesday-october-30-2013-20131030-2wexi.html

2:34pm Kristian Silva: Here's part of a statement issued by Queensland Rail regarding the train delays on the Ipswich line...

"Around midday, trains were suspended in both directions on the Ipswich line between Darra and Ipswich due to a dewirement.

The power has been switched off in this section to ensure the safety of our customers and staff.

Queensland Rail crews are on site trying to rectify the issue as quickly and as safely possible. We are assessing the damage and doing our upmost to have some services running during peak."

[ozbob]

Main down is now open between Darra and Wacol.  Trains will run on authority from Darra to Wacol (wrong road) every 30 minutes, thence to Ipswich.

[ozbob]

Main down is now open between Darra and Wacol.  Trains will run on authority from Darra to Wacol (wrong road) every 30 minutes, thence to Ipswich.

Good stuff Queensland Rail, well done!

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Trains resumed with limited services

Last updated: 4.45pm Wednesday 30 October 2013

A single track has been reopened between Darra and Wacol on the Ipswich/Rosewood line after an earlier power issue. Queensland Rail is aiming to run a service every half an hour in both directions. Customers can expect to experience some delays.

Queensland Rail staff are on site to assist.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Trains to operate at reduced frequency on Ipswich line after wires land on passenger train

[techblitz]

Currently stranded at redbank for almost 30 mins still waiting for 2 more trains to come through..... 10-15 mins between each train. There were senior staff from safety and maintenance at darra this afternoon monitoring things.

[techblitz]

Railbuses now being used from corinda outwards

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Trains suspended: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 5.00am Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling in both directions between Darra and Ipswich have been suspended to allow for maintenance works following an earlier power issue. Customers will be conveyed to their stations on replacement buses.

Queensland Rail staff are on site to assist.

[ozbob]

Advice received.  Buses inbound/outbound Ipswich - Darra till around 6am.  Then inbound trains ex Ippy on timetable.  Outbound bus Darra - Ipswich.  9am back to buses both directions to allow further recovery work to proceed.  Hopefull might be resolved by early afternoon.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Outbound Trains Suspended: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 5.52am Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling outbound between Darra and Ipswich will be suspended to allow for maintenance works following an earlier power issue. Customers will be conveyed by Rail bus between Darra Station and Ipswich Station. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes

Trains services travelling inbound from Ipswich to the City will be running to schedule.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Outbound Trains Suspended: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 6.30am Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling outbound between Darra and Ipswich will be suspended to allow for maintenance works following an earlier power issue. Customers will be conveyed by Rail bus between Darra Station and Ipswich Station. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes

Following trains have been also cancelled up to Darra station due to current maintenance work on Ipswich line.

    The 7.30am Roma Street to Ipswich train
    The 8.00am Roma Street to Ipswich train

Customers can take following trains up to Darra Station to connect with Rail Buses to travel further up to Ipswich Station.

    The 7.45am Roma Street to Richlands train
    The 8.15am Roma Street to Richlands train

Trains travelling inbound from Ipswich to Central are running as per schedule.

[ozbob]

Last inbound rail service out of Ipswich this morning will be the 8.07am, then bus ...

[techblitz]

railbuses were fairly busy last night with UQ end of year celebrations.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Trains Suspended: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 8.35am Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling in both directions between Darra and Ipswich are currently suspended to allow for maintenance works following an earlier overhead power issue. Buses are conveying customers in both directions between Darra and Ipswich stations with delays of up to 60 minutes expected.

The 8.07am Ipswich to Roma Street train is the final train to run before the line is closed for maintenance.  All trains after this time will be replaced by buses.

Trains between Ipswich and Rosewood in are unaffected.

[DayboroStation]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Outbound Trains Suspended: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 6.30am Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling outbound between Darra and Ipswich will be suspended to allow for maintenance works following an earlier power issue. Customers will be conveyed by Rail bus between Darra Station and Ipswich Station. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes

Following trains have been also cancelled up to Darra station due to current maintenance work on Ipswich line.

    The 7.30am Roma Street to Ipswich train
    The 8.00am Roma Street to Ipswich train

Customers can take following trains up to Darra Station to connect with Rail Buses to travel further up to Ipswich Station.

    The 7.45am Roma Street to Richlands train
    The 8.15am Roma Street to Richlands train

Trains travelling inbound from Ipswich to Central are running as per schedule.

That explains why the 8:15 Roma Street to Richlands train was overcrowded (more so than the usual overcrowding).

Question: Why couldn't QR still run the 8:00 Roma Street to Ipswich train as far as Darra?

[James]

That explains why the 8:15 Roma Street to Richlands train was overcrowded (more so than the usual overcrowding).

Question: Why couldn't QR still run the 8:00 Roma Street to Ipswich train as far as Darra?

I'd actually look at going one further. Could we not just send all the trains to Richlands? Give them 15 minute frequency, maybe even encourage those who can help it to Park n Ride at Richlands instead of along the Ipswich line. Any frequency decrease for stations Milton - Darra is a bad idea, especially Milton - Indooroopilly. Counter-peak that corridor is used very well and trains get quite busy.

[ozbob]

^ DayboroStation

I would imagine because of a general fleet restriction.  Trains not in their normal positions, stabling and so forth.

Overall I think Queensland Rail have done a great job in running services for at least the main peak flows.  Many of them were up most of the night planning and so forth to run the peak.

Last evening peak running the trains wrong road on the down using authorities (Darra - Wacol) was a great move.  Yes, trains were packed at times (very packed) but that was far better to long waits for buses at peak.  Outside peak, although inconvenient buses can cope as loads lot less and more buses are actually available, although it generally takes up to an extra hour ...

[ozbob]

https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandRail/posts/684869901531373

Queensland Rail

Ipswich line update:

We are continuing work on the overhead lines near Darra after a dewirement yesterday, and expect repairs to be complete this afternoon.

At this stage, we anticipate trains should be running normally inbound and outbound for the afternoon peak.

Twenty buses continue to operate in both directions between Ipswich and Darra until train services can resume.

We will provide another update before afternoon peak, and encourage customers to keep checking www.translink.com.au for the latest information.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1416/details

Trains resumed: Darra to Ipswich

Last updated: 2.57pm Thursday 31 October 2013

Trains travelling in both directions between Darra and Ipswich have resumed following yesterday's overhead power issue, with the following exceptions:

    The 3.07pm Ipswich to Central train has been cancelled and buses will convey passengers all stations from Ipswich to Darra, with connecting trains into the City available at Darra station.
    The 3.20pm Ipswich to Rosewood train has been cancelled and buses will convey passengers all stations Ipswich to Rosewood.
    The 3.50pm Rosewood to Ipswich train has been cancelled and buses will convey passengers all stations Rosewood to Ipswich.

Queensland Rail staff are on site to assist customers.

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[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1526/details

Gold Coast and Beenleigh line delays

Last updated: 7.05am Monday 4 November 2013

All trains travelling both directions om the Beenleigh/Gold Coast lines are delayed up to 15 mins due to signal fault.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1586/details

Trains resumed: Dakabin to Burpengary

Last updated: 6.04am Tuesday 5 November 2013

Trains have resumed running in both directions between Dakabin Station and Burpengary Station following an earlier signal fault. Customers can still expect delays of up to 40 minutes.

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Earlier ...

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TransLink SEQ ‏@TransLinkSEQ 45m

Trains suspended Dakabin to Burpengary due to a signal fault. Customers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2161/details

Delays due to wet weather

Last updated: 12.07pm Thursday 14 November 2013

Ferny Grove line trains are delayed up to 15 minutes due to wet weather between Mitchelton and Ferny Grove stations.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2186/details

Delays due to track fault at Edens Landing

Last updated: 5.37pm Thursday 14 November 2013

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are delayed up to 15 minutes in both directions due to a track fault at Edens Landing, caused by severe weather.

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Understand probable lightening strike caused a few issues ...

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2206/details

Delays through Ormiston due to mechanical fault

Last updated: 6.38pm Thursday 14 November 2013

Cleveland trains travelling through Ormiston are delayed 20 minutes in both directions due to a mechanical fault.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2226/details

Trains suspended: Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines.

Last updated: 7.42am Friday 15 November 2013

At police request, Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are suspended between Bethania station and Kuraby station . Delays of up to 30 minutes are expected.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2261/details

Trains suspended Kuraby to Beenleigh

Last updated: 6.15pm Friday 15 November 2013

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are suspended in both directions due to a boomgate issue at the Station Road, Bethania level crossing. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes.

Technicians are en route.

[ozbob]

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TransLink SEQ ‏@TransLinkSEQ

#qr Cleveland line trains suspended between Cannon Hill & Park Road stations due to a boom gate issue. Crews are on site. Delays of 30 mins.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2281/details

Trains suspended. Cannon Hill to Park Road stations.

Last updated: 3.36pm Saturday 16 November 2013

Cleveland line trains are suspended between Cannon Hill and Park Road stations due to a boom gate issue.  Crews are on site. Passengers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2346/details

Trains suspended: Kuraby to Coopers Plains

Last updated: 2.30pm Monday 18 November 2013

Gold Coast and Beenleigh line trains are currently suspended in both directions between Kuraby and Coopers Plains stations due to a signalling fault. Techinicians are en route. Customers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2361/details

Delays due to severe weather

Last updated: 4.44pm Monday 18 November 2013

Gold Coast line trains travelling inbound will experience delays of up to 30 minutes and outbound trains will experience delays of up to 15 minutes due to severe weather.

[HappyTrainGuy]

Epic wind up here at Brendale/Albany Creek/Strathpine. Water is falling sideways because of the wind gusts. The sun is out which makes for an interesting sight towards the south. Might see some potential delays on the Caboolture line due to falling debris I reckon if its any stronger up north

edit: Well that turned about to be a fizzer. All show then quickly gone. Although I must say its bloody cold now haha.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2361/details

Trains suspended: Beenleigh to Helensvale

Last updated: 5.11pm Monday 18 November 2013

Gold Coast line trains are currently suspended in both directions between Beenleigh and Helensvale stations due to severe weather. Buses are being arranged and delays should be expected.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/2381/details

Delays: Cleveland line, both directions, 30 mins

Last updated: 6.59am Tuesday 19 November 2013

Due to a track fault at Thornside station, trains travelling in both directions are delayed by up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

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Penny Dahl (Cameron) ‏@Pennycopter 49s

Going nowhere...a track fault at Thorneside causing half hour delays to train services http://t.co/J1JwKaXGE6

[ozbob]

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Jeff Addison ‏@Jeffrey_Addison

6:14 Nambour-City train. Signal & power issue north of Northgate. 10min delays to service in front of us. Issue with 'overheads' announced.