Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110221

4.30pm Roma Street - Ipswich train cancelled

The 4.30pm Roma Street to Ipswich train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Roma Street to Ipswich train will depart Roma Street at 4.42pm.

[techblitz]

connected off the 690....bus arrived on-time sandgate 5.01....then @ 4.57 translink update the website stating that the 5.09 inbound is cancelled...next inbound 5.24 

[techblitz]

inbound train that was supposed to be here @ sandgate @ 5.24 still not here at 5.37...stationhand put a message over at 5.32 that the train is delayed at Shorncliffe for unknown reason......this looks sus...potential cancellation by stealth??

[techblitz]

stationhand said crewing issues has forced the 5.24 to be cancelled so the next one will leave sandgate @ 5.50. Now about 50+ waiting here. Last inbound that left was 4.56 pm. That makes it almost 1 hour between services.

[ozbob]

Huh?

QR just posted this on Twitter ..

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Twitter

Queensland Rail ‏@QueenslandRail 40 seconds ago

The 17:24 Shorncliffe to Cleveland service is currently 20 minutes late due to an operational issue.

[ozbob]

stationhand said crewing issues has forced the 5.24 to be cancelled so the next one will leave sandgate @ 5.50. Now about 50+ waiting here. Last inbound that left was 4.56 pm. That makes it almost 1 hour between services.

^

Well at least there is some honesty there ' crewing issues ' rather than the ' operational issue ' crap hey?

[Stillwater]

Just asking .... is it possible for Slater and Gordon or Maurice Blackburn or similar legal firm to organise a class action by commuters against QR over the rail fail fiasco.  QR is a legal entity capable of being sued ... for 'breach of contract' would be the obvious.  Claim would have to be made by registered go-card users, not 'one-off' random travellers.  The legal evidence to be put before the court would be a travel pattern showing regular pattern of travel between two point and a cancelled train that interrupts that pattern.

When someone scans their go card, they are contracting with QR to take them to where they want to go in the timeframe between when they log on to the point in time when the train to their destination pulls in at the station and then, in turn, pulls into the station at their destination.  A no-show train is a breach of contract, is it not?

Where are all those smart legal students with go cards!

[tazzer9]

I spent a fair chunk of this afternoon riding the rails.   Absolute total clusterfu%k with regard to cancellations.  the QR, translink sites are only showing about 1/3 of what is actually being cancelled or being so late that it may as well be cancelled.
Especially since today is already a day with many timetabled cancellations, this is totally unacceptable and someone in QR needs to come out at a press conference and explain what is going on.   

[HappyTrainGuy]

When someone scans their go card, they are contracting with QR to take them to where they want to go in the timeframe between when they log on to the point in time when the train to their destination pulls in at the station and then, in turn, pulls into the station at their destination.  A no-show train is a breach of contract, is it not?

No. You are boarding a Translink service. By using a gocard or purchasing a ticket you are entering into a contract with Translink. It just so happens that Translink has service contracts with operators. Hence why the operators aren't providing 'you' a service but a service to Translink.

Unfortunately you would have no leg to stand on in any legal suit. Translink is part of the Government and thus it has some immunities. No different than you wanting to sue the Government because you were stuck in traffic on Sandgate road or had to make the detour up to Mt Nebo when the Goat Track was closed for a few years.

[techblitz]

I spent a fair chunk of this afternoon riding the rails.   Absolute total clusterfu%k with regard to cancellations.  the QR, translink sites are only showing about 1/3 of what is actually being cancelled or being so late that it may as well be cancelled.
Especially since today is already a day with many timetabled cancellations, this is totally unacceptable and someone in QR needs to come out at a press conference and explain what is going on.

absolute mayhem.......apart from trying to get out of the city....there were a lot of people also trying to get into the city for work parties etc.

[ozbob]

[#Metro]

Do people still don't want to open it up to competition, even though it is falling apart left right and centre?

Do people still think it is the best and that no-one can do any better - ever?

Still think it can be fixed by making (minimal/none) changes?

Still believe that politicians can 'fix it' by shouting at Queensland Rail louder and louder? Or by politicians reciting the words 'angry', 'furious' or 'unacceptable' over and over again?

I note that everyone on the board still has their jobs. Why is that?

I note that the bonuses have not been clawed back, and next years have not been cancelled either? Why is that?

With all of these cancellations and even worse, the very short notice, it is making an excellent case for ending monopoly contracting in South East Queensland.

Just asking .... is it possible for Slater and Gordon or Maurice Blackburn or similar legal firm to organise a class action by commuters against QR over the rail fail fiasco.  QR is a legal entity capable of being sued ... for 'breach of contract' would be the obvious.

There is no way the government are going to allow people to sue it. The least you will get is perhaps a day free travel (if you trust - even the free travel might be disrupted too).

TransLink is not going to sue for breach of contract - that would be one arm of government suing another arm of government in the government's own court! That does not happen! The contract is a complete fiction, unenforceable.

Indeed the Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe is ultimately responsible for both TransLink AND Queensland Rail. So I guess he will sit in a mirror when be brings legal proceedings?

You can't fire the CEO of Queensland Rail because the CEO has already departed.

With a private company there are profits that can be eaten into with penalties. With a government-owned operation, there are no profits to eat into so the penalties are unenforceable.

[ozbob]

Once the Strachan Commission of Inquiry delivers its findings I think we might start to see some significant organisational and structural changes. 

It is not only Queensland Rail, it is the entire dynamic with respect to TransLink, TMR, BCC and other Councils and of course the operators.

Here is a clue to a possible future direction > https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=12341.0

Please keep discussion in this thread relevant to service disruptions.

[ozbob]

South East Queensland commuters are furious, after a second weekend of public transport disruptions #7News @Bianca_Stone pic.twitter.com/twgamua2RW

— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) December 17, 2016

[ozbob]

 

[ozbob]

Seriously, a track closure on the weekend before Christmas was always going to cause grief.

Sadly, there is a distinct lack of reality with QR, TMR and the clowns these days .. hey!!

[ozbob]

[techblitz]

Lets look on the bright side.
Trackwork presents opportunities for free travel.
Eg: today anyone could have moved between park rd and varsity lakes for free

[ozbob]

Lets look on the bright side.
Trackwork presents opportunities for free travel.
Eg: today anyone could have moved between park rd and varsity lakes for free

Thanks TB. ..

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110361

Trains suspended: Petrie-Narangba stations

Trains are suspended between Petrie and Narangba stations in both directions due to a police incident at Petrie stations.

Alternative transport has been organised to transport customers to their destinations.

[ozbob]

^

Serious accident at Petrie Railway Station, lengthy delays expected, please avoid the area.

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) December 17, 2016

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110361

Trains Resumed: Petrie-Narangba stations

Trains have resumed between Petrie and Narangba stations in both directions following an earlier police incident at Petrie stations.

Customers travelling from Petrie station will need to go to platforms 4 and 5 to catch their services. No alternative transport has been organsied.

9.37am

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110366

11.39am Shorncliffe-Bowen Hills train cancelled

The 11.39am Shorncliffe to Bowen Hills train is cancelled due to an operational issue. The next Shorncliffe to Bowen Hills train will depart Shorncliffe at 12.09pm.

[STB]

Seriously, a track closure on the weekend before Christmas was always going to cause grief.

Sadly, there is a distinct lack of reality with QR, TMR and the clowns these days .. hey!!

Well, on the bright side, you can get free travel!

I guess they have to balance out trackworkers holidays (especially around Xmas/NY) and the need to maintain the network (we could be like Melbourne!).

I'm not sure why you mention TMR, they don't have anything to do with the maintenance roster, it's all Qld Rail, done internally with communications handled by TransLink, which by the way, they could have a more obvious thing on the website and app to alert people of the trackwork?  I find it interesting as well that they blame TransLink for the trackwork, when they are simply the messenger, kinda seems to be a disconnect between the public and what the government organisations actually do.

[ozbob]

TransLink is a division of TMR.  They organise the replacement buses.

I was being general with respect to the overall shambles.  I am well aware that Queensland Rail sets the maintenance roster.

I was promised a clear statement re fares on rail replacement buses not being enforced.  Still waiting ..

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110376

12.15pm Roma Street-Springfield Central train cancelled: Darra-Springfield Central

The 12.15pm Roma Street to Springfield Central train is cancelled from Darra to Springfield Central due to an earlier police incident. The next Springfield Central train will depart Darra at 1.11pm.

[HappyTrainGuy]

TMR has also caused shutdowns on the Shorncliffe line due to the Motorway upgrade.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110411

Ipswich line trains suspended both directions: Redbank-Ipswich

Ipswich line trains are suspended in both directions between Redbank and Ipswich due to severe weather conditions. Customers can expect delays of 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110411

Ipswich line trains suspended both directions: Redbank-Ipswich

Ipswich line trains are suspended in both directions between Redbank and Ipswich due to severe weather conditions. Customers can expect delays of 30 minutes.

Debris and tree branches on the line.  Is being cleaned up.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110411

Ipswich & Rosewood line trains suspended both directions

Ipswich and Rosewood line trains are suspended in both directions between Redbank and Ipswich and Ipswich and Rosewood due to severe weather conditions.

Alternative buses have started convey customers in both directions between Redbank and Ipswich and Ipswich and Rosewood.

Customers can expect delays of 60 minutes

[James]

Seriously, a track closure on the weekend before Christmas was always going to cause grief.

Sadly, there is a distinct lack of reality with QR, TMR and the clowns these days .. hey!!

Particularly on the GC line in summer... very popular with day trippers and people doing weekends away. You'd think they'd try and avoid closures at this time. No surprise it took 2 hours to drive down, the M1 is a shocker on hot days like Saturday was.

[techblitz]

coming back is a breeze. About 1 hour for the non-stop express trip from robina to central.

[achiruel]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1687147647977960&id=521288224563914

"The 5.56am Gympie North to Roma Street train has been cancelled between Gympie North and Nambour stations due to an operational issue.

Alternative transport has been arranged to convey passengers between Gympie North and Nambour stations."

Again...

[ozbob]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1687147647977960&id=521288224563914

"The 5.56am Gympie North to Roma Street train has been cancelled between Gympie North and Nambour stations due to an operational issue.

Alternative transport has been arranged to convey passengers between Gympie North and Nambour stations."

Again...

There was some confusion with this service this morning.  First tweet as above, then a second saying that the service was actually running.

Viz:

5.56am Gympie North to Roma Street train will be operating from Gympie North to Roma Street station. #TLAlert

— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) December 19, 2016

Appears that it did actually run in the end ..

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110636

Trains Suspended: Ferny Grove-Keperra stations

At the request of police trains have been suspended between Ferny Grove and Keperra stations in both directions, due to a level crossing issue at Samford Road, Ferny Grove.

Customer can expect delays of up to 15 minutes in both directions. Customers travelling inbound can catch their service from Keperra stations, whilst trains travelling outbound will not terminate at Keperra.

Technicians are en route.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110781

1.10pm Varsity Lakes-Beenleigh train cancelled

The 1.10pm Varsity Lakes to Beenleigh train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Beenleigh train will depart Varsity Lakes at 1.40pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110776

12.20pm Beenleigh-Varsity Lakes train cancelled

The 12.20pm Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes train has been cancelled due to an operational issue. The next Beenleigh to Varsity Lakes train will depart Beenleigh station at 12.50pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110771

12.26pm Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled between Bowen Hills-Ferny Grove

The 12.26pm Central to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled between Bowen Hills to Ferny Grove station due to an operational issue. The next Central to Ferny Grove will depart Central station at 12.41pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110821

3.16pm Rosewood-Central train cancelled

The 3.16pm Rosewood to Central train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/110801

2.40pm Coopers Plains-Central train cancelled

The 2.40pm Coopers Plains to Central train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Coopers Plains to Central train will depart Coopers Plains station at 2.55pm.