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[STB]

I managed to go past the site where the tree fell while catching a bus today along Stephens Road (route 202).  Seems like what has happened is a tree on the top of the embankment on Stephens Road collapsed and obviously fell onto the overheads near the tunnel between Southbank and Park Road.  Saw this at about 2:30pm.  Police and QR staff were attending at the time.

[#Metro]

Some general conceptual comments regarding delays.

When a road congests due to an incident or otherwise, this creates a time delay. This delay is seen as a jam/congestion.

When a rail line is shut down due to an incident (natural or otherwise), this also creates a delay. No actual jam is seen but the effect is the same - a time delay.

If a road users were delayed by 30 minutes, that would be serious congestion. If a rail line were down for an equal amount of time, should we view the delay similarly?

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43101/details

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast line trains are suspended

Last updated: 3.43pm Tuesday 7 April 2015

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast  line trains are suspended  both directions between Petrie  and Narangba stations due to Bridge Strike at Alma road, Dakabin. Customers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

Bridge Inspecters are en route.

[ozbob]

 

[red dragin]

Running again (watching them go passed just north of Petrie)

[Arnz]

Onboard now.  Trains currently operating at reduced speed through Dakabin.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43186/details

CBD trains delayed 10 mins, both directions

Last updated: 12.49pm Wednesday 8 April 2015

Airport, Beenleigh, Cleveland, Ferny Grove, Springfield, Gold Coast, Caboolture, Ipswich and Shorncliffe line trains in both directions are delayed up to 10 minutes following an earlier track fault near South Brisbane station.

[ozbob]

Yet another bridge strike at Indro ..   

Trains have resumed ..

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43296/details

Ipswich and Springfield line trains have resumed

Last updated: 3.02pm Thursday 9 April 2015

Ipswich and Springfield line trains have resumesd in both directions between Central and Corinda stations following an earlier bridge strike at Indooroopilly. Customers can expect residual delays of up to 20 minutes.

[#Metro]

Disruptions to the rail network (natural and bridge strikes, boom gates etc) should be reported in the TL tracker.
Possibly the service-hours lost or impact factor (pax x time loss) as well.

The purpose of Class A ROW is to isolate the system from disruptions that are the result of general traffic etc. Clearly this is not working.

[HappyTrainGuy]

It works if dickheads stop driving trucks into infrastructure or old ladies driving through fences at Nundah.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43496/details

Inbound Springfield & Ipswich trains express Corinda to Roma Street

Last updated: 4.28pm Sunday 12 April 2015

Inbound Springfield & Ipswich trains travelling towards Roma Street station will run express between Corinda & Roma Street due to a points failure.

Outbound trains are able to stop all stations

Passengers needing to travel from Corinda to the following stations are advised to travel express to Roma Street station and catch an outbound train to travel back their station.

    Sherwood
    Graceville
    Chelmer
    Indooroopilly
    Taringa
    Toowong
    Auchenflower
    Milton

Passengers needing to travel from the following stations to Roma Street station should catch the outbound train from their station to Corinda station and then catch the express train from Corinda to Roma Street.

    Sherwood
    Graceville
    Chelmer
    Indooroopilly
    Taringa
    Toowong
    Auchenflower
    Milton

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[ozbob]

Gympie Times --> Bad day for Gympie man trying to get home on Good Friday

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43891/details

Trains suspended Beenleigh-Kuraby stations both directions

Last updated: 5.31pm Thursday 16 April 2015

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are suspended in both directions between Beenleigh and Kuraby stations due to an overhead powerline issue. Customers can expect delays of up to 40 minutes.

Technicians are en route.

[ozbob]

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/43891/details

Trains suspended Beenleigh-Kuraby stations both directions

Last updated: 6.13pm Thursday 16 April 2015

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are suspended in both directions between Beenleigh and Kuraby stations due to an overhead powerline issue. Customers can expect delays of up to 90 minutes.

Alternate transport is now operating between Kuraby, Holmview, Kingston and Beenleigh stations.

Technicians are on site.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/44111/details

Gold Coast line trains are delayed up to 30 minutes inbound between Varsity Lakes and Beenleigh

Last updated: 5.30pm Monday 20 April 2015

Gold Coast line trains are delayed up to 30 minutes inbound between Varsity Lakes and Beenleigh stations due to track fault at Helensvale.

No alternative transport is being arranged at this time.

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[SurfRail]

^ Could have fooled me, no delays when I left town at 6:30.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Frustrated commuters demand fare refund after horror Brisbane to Gold Coast rail trip

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/44431/details

Delays of up to 20 minutes due to signal fault at Bowen Hills station

Last updated: 12.54pm Thursday 23 April 2015

Ipswich, Beenleigh, Caboolture and Sunshine Coast line trains are delayed up to 20 minutes in both directions due to a signal fault at Bowen Hills.

[BrizCommuter]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/44431/details

Delays of up to 20 minutes due to signal fault at Bowen Hills station

Last updated: 12.54pm Thursday 23 April 2015

Ipswich, Beenleigh, Caboolture and Sunshine Coast line trains are delayed up to 20 minutes in both directions due to a signal fault at Bowen Hills.

Well done TransLink for announcing this 90 minutes after the issue occurred!
I was waiting for the 11:16am train from Bowen Hills to Ferny Grove. The train was already running about 5 minutes late thanks to QR's  odd policy of running all trains on one set of tracks during the daytime for maintenance (which always causes delays without fail). It had a yellow signal and the correct routing lights at Bowen Hills upon arrival, but stayed there, until 11:35am. Trains were likely to be queuing back to Roma Street.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/44826/details

The 1.20pm Gympie North to Central train is delayed 60 minutes

Last updated: 3.23pm Monday 27 April 2015

The 1.20pm Gympie North to Central train is delayed 60 minutes due to a mechanical fault. Passengers will be transferred to a replacement train at Eudlo station.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/44831/details

Cleveland line trains are suspended in both directions between Murarrie and Cleveland

Last updated: 3.53pm Monday 27 April 2015

Cleveland line trains are suspended in both directions between Murarrie and Cleveland stations due to an overhead line issue. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes.

Technicians are en route.

[dancingmongoose]

Queensland Rail
2 mins ·
Services are currently suspended in both directions between Petrie and Gympie North due to severe weather.
Water is over the tracks in parts and there is extensive flooding within the region.
We are currently attempting to source rail replacement buses, however due to flooding on nearby roads we have unfortunately been unable to confirm any to run at this stage.
All other lines are currently operating as normal, however we advise our customers to check the TransLink website before travelling and please stay safe.

[techblitz]

prepare for massive delays no matter what form of transport lol.......im tipping coro drive bus delays minimum "up to" 90 minutes.....
potential for caboolture (perhaps even from bowen hills) to sunny coast line to be knocked out.......and then yet to see what the gold coast line will cop later this evening! already seeing lightning flashes here at archerfield....

4.50pm:

Translink has cancelled all train services north of Bowen Hills while the storm continues to lash the southeast.

who dares predict the goldcoast line hehe

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/45526/details

Wet weather impacting services

Last updated: 5.30pm Friday 1 May 2015

Customers will experience delays across the network due to the severe weather event.

We will continue to update you as specific information as it becomes available.


Trains

    Airport, Doomben and Shorncliffe line trains are suspended in both directions northbound from Bowen Hills station due to severe weather. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Sunshine Coast line trains are travelling between Bowen Hills and Northgate stations only. Trains are suspended northbound from Northgate station. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Caboolture line trains are running limited services to Petrie station. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Gold Coast, Beenleigh and Cleveland line trains are delayed up to 40 minutes in both direction due to severe weather.

[James]

All lines except Ipswich/Springfield currently experiencing delays of >40 minutes. So at least you can avoid your 90 minute delay on Coronation Drive.

[ozbob]

Thanks to the gods the RTT escaped Brisbane before the deluge ... sunny here in Bundy ...

[SurfRail]

who dares predict the goldcoast line hehe

Time for a few drinkie-poos I think...

[ozbob]

who dares predict the goldcoast line hehe

Time for a few drinkie-poos I think...

Second that ... 

[James]

Ippy gone down as well now, flooding Darra - Wacol. Springfield line the only one running as scheduled now, apparently... Springfield Line master race!

[HappyTrainGuy]

Carseldine level crossing was under water. As was the track on the southern side back to Zillmere.

[red dragin]

The south pine river appears to be completely covering it's flood plain between Brendale and Bald Hills from what we could see in the dark tonight. One large flat grayish field.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/45526/details

Wet weather impacting services

Last updated: 10.22pm Friday 1 May 2015

Customers will experience delays across the network due to this evenings severe weather event.

We will continue to update you as specific information becomes available.


Trains

    Airport line trains are suspended in both directions northbound from Bowen Hills station due to severe weather. Rail replacement buses are transporting customers between Eagle Junction and Airport stations. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Shorncliffe line trains are suspended in both directions northbound from Bowen Hills station due to severe weather. A rail replacement bus is transporting customers between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Sunshine Coast line trains are travelling between Bowen Hills and Northgate stations only. Trains are suspended northbound from Northgate station. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Caboolture line trains are suspended between Petrie and Caboolture stations. A rail replacement bus is transporting customers between Petrie and Caboolture stations. Customers are to expect delays of up to 60 minutes.
    Ipswich line trains are delayed up to 90 minutes in both directions due to the severe weather.
    Gold Coast and Beenleigh line trains are delayed up to 70 minutes in both directions due to the severe weather.
    Ferny Grove line trains are currently delayed up to 60 minutes in both directions due to the severe weather.
    Cleveland line trains are currently delayed up to 40 minutes in both directions due to severe weather.
    Springfield line trains are currently delayed up to 60 minutes in both directions due to severe weather.
    Nundah train station is currently not accessible due to flooding.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/45526/details

Wet weather impacting services

Last updated: 7.06am Saturday 2 May 2015

Customers will experience delays across the network due to previous severe weather event.

We will continue to update you as specific information becomes available.


Trains

    Shorncliffe line trains are suspended in both directions from Northgate station due to severe weather. Rail replacement buses are transporting customers between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Sunshine Coast line trains will be running both directions between Elimbah and Nambour stations. Customers will need to catch a rail bus from Petrie station to Elimbah. Delays of up to 60 minutes.
    Caboolture line trains are suspended between Petrie and Caboolture stations. Rail replacement buses are transporting customers between Petrie and Elimbah stations. Customers are to expect delays of up to 60 minutes.
    Doomben line trains are suspended between Doomben and Eagle Junction stations. Rail replacement buses are transporting customers between Doomben and Eagle Junction stations. Customers are to expect delays of up to 60 minutes.
    Beenleigh line trains traveling inbound will be running express between Salisbury and Dutton Park stations due to a track fault. Outbound services are not affected. Customers wishing to travel from these stations towards the city will need to catch an outbound train to Coopers Plains station and transfer to an express inbound train to Park Road station.

[ozbob]

Queensland Rail

https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandRail/posts/982753428409684

Yesterday's wild weather caused significant damage to Queensland Rail's network, particularly on the Shorncliffe and Caboolture and Sunshine Coast lines where there is damage to overhead lines and complete sections of track have been washed out.

We have more than 200 staff out on the network today working around the clock to repair this damage as quickly and safely as possible. Our priority is getting the network back up and running in its entirety for Monday morning commuters.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during these disruptions.

We will keep you updated on our progress with repairs across the network. Please visit www.translink.com.au for the latest service details.

[ozbob]

 Sunshine Coast Daily --> Rail spokesman recounts last night's commute from hell

[ozbob]

Unacceptable that passengers were just abandoned at Caboolture at midnight.  At a minimum, the stranded passengers should have been offered the protection of the station with the toilet facilities, and perhaps a security presence either QR staff or other security personnel.  Attempts could have been made to then eventually get transport for their onwards journeys.   

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/42356/details

Sherwood to Rosewood & Springfield Central track closure

Last updated: 5.58pm Saturday 2 May 2015

From the first service until the last service on Saturday 2 May, tracks will be closed from Sherwood to Rosewood and Springfield Central.

(Track work that was to be completed on Sunday 3 May has now been postponed)

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time (approximately 60 minutes) due to track works.

Train services will return to normal from the first service Sunday 3 May.

[Fares_Fair]

Sunshine Coast Daily --> Rail spokesman recounts last night's commute from hell

QR claims every effort was made to make us comfortable... seriously?

No food, no water and attempted warm shelter refused to cold, hungry, tired passengers who'd be stranded for 3 hours at that point in time. Eventually departed station after 5 & 1/2 hours.
No Queensland Rail you failed BIG time.

Mine isn't the only account of the care factor applied to us.
There are many others.
You can find them in my twitter feed!

I have today written to the Minister, the Hon Jackie Trad MP, seeking a meeting with Queensland Rail's CEO, Ms Helen Gluer, TransLink's CEO, Mr Neil Scales and with the Minister to address the issues and ensure that they never happen again.

Denial of the problem is NOT an option.

[ozbob]

Sunshine Coast Daily --> Rail spokesman recounts last night's commute from hell

I have today written to the Minister, the Hon Jackie Trad MP, seeking a meeting with Queensland Rail's CEO, Ms Helen Gluer, TransLink's CEO, Mr Neil Scales and with the Minister to address the issues and ensure that they never happen again.

Hi FF.  Mr Neil Scales is the Director-General Department of Transport and Main Roads,  Mr Stephen Banaghan is the Deputy Director-General TransLink  (= TransLink CEO).

Yes, it certainly could have and should have been handled better IMHO.

Regards ..

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/45526/details

Wet weather impacting services

Last updated: 9.26pm Saturday 2 May 2015

Customers will experience delays across the network due to Friday's severe weather event.

We will continue to update you as specific information becomes available.
Trains

    Shorncliffe line trains are suspended in both directions from Northgate to Shorncliffe stations due to severe weather. Replacement rail buses are transporting customers between Northgate and Shorncliffe stations. Customers are to expect a delay of up to 60 minutes.
    Sunshine Coast line trains will be running both directions between Elimbah and Nambour stations only. Customers can catch a replacement rail bus from Caboolture station to Elimbah station. Delays of up to 60 minutes.

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At this stage looks like only section out is the Caboolture - Elimbah on SCL.  I just heard a couple of freight train movements through Bundaberg so this is a good sign, hopefully this remaining section on the SCL might be open later today.  It will be handy if it is as trains will have to be positioned for tomorrow's peak later today if possible.

Shorncliffe still out.