Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

Summary:

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

8.33am Roma Street-Nambour train delayed 45 mins   1 Apr 2017
9.33am Roma Street-Caboolture train cancelled Petrie-Caboolture   1 Apr 2017
10.35am Caboolture-Central train cancelled Caboolture-Petrie   1 Apr 2017
10.02am Roma Street-Varsity Lakes train delayed 14 mins   1 Apr 2017
10.32am Roma Street-Varsity Lakes train cancelled from South Brisbane   1 Apr 2017
10.39am Springfield Central-Roma Street train cancelled Darra-Roma Street   1 Apr 2017
11.22am Central-Kippa-Ring train delayed 23 mins   1 Apr 2017
11.32am Kingston-Roma Street train cancelled 1 Apr 2017
11.35am Ipswich-Rosewood train cancelled   1 Apr 2017
11.37am Ipswich-Roma Street train cancelled Ipswich-Redbank   1 Apr 2017
12.02pm Roma Street-Varsity Lakes train cancelled   1 Apr 2017
12.05pm Rosewood-Ipswich train cancelled   1 Apr 2017
12.33pm Roma Street-Ipswich train delayed 16 mins   1 Apr 2017
12.52pm Kingston-Roma Street train cancelled   1 Apr 2017
1.22pm Kingston-Roma Street train delayed   1 Apr 2017
1.27pm Ormeau-Varsity Lakes train delayed   1 Apr 2017
1.37pm Ipswich-Nambour train delayed   1 Apr 2017
2.34pm Domestic Airport-Varsity Lakes train service altered   1 Apr 2017

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/122501

Trains suspended both directions: Beenleigh & Gold Coast Lines

Gold Coast and Beenleigh line trains suspended both directions between Kingston and Ormeau stations due to flooding.

Rail replacement buses are currently in operation. Customers can expect delays of up to 90 minutes.

[ozbob]

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

5.40am Varsity Lakes-Roma Street train cancelled 2 Apr 2017
8.43am Central-Shorncliffe train cancelled   2 Apr 2017
9.39am Shorncliffe-Central train cancelled   2 Apr 2017

[BrizCommuter]

Loads of cancelation this morning on multiple lines due to "localised flooding". In other words not enough trains and drivers to work around the closure of a section of GC/Beenleigh Line. Trains also running around 5 mins late through the core section.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123111

Service alterations: Multiple lines

The following trains have been cancelled as a result of the localised flooding on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines. As a flow on affect some Ferny Grove, Airport and Doomben line trains will also be disrupted.

Gold Coast Line

    6.55am Varsity Lakes to Roma Street has been cancelled. The next train departs Varsity Lakes at 7.10am.
    7.25am Varsity Lakes to Roma Street has been cancelled. The next train departs Varsity Lakes at 7.40am.

Beenleigh line

    7.18am Beenleigh to Roma Street train has been cancelled. The next train departs Beenleigh at 7.33am.
    7.48am Beenleigh to Roma Street train has been cancelled. The next train departs Beenleigh at 8.18am.

Ferny Grove line

    8.22am Roma Street to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled. The next train departs Roma Street at 8.37am.

Airport line

    8.42am Roma Street to Domestic Airport train has been cancelled. The next train departs Roma Street at 8.57am.
    9.19am Domestic Airport to Roma Street train has been cancelled. The next train departs Domestic Airport at 9.34am.

Doomben line

    9.19am Roma Street to Doomben train has been cancelled. The next train departs Roma Street at 9.49am.

[ozbob]

And off  on another day of #railfail  ..

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

9.17am Central-Cleveland train cancelled   3 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '
10.39am Cleveland-Central train cancelled   3 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '

[SurfRail]

3 hours to get to work today (albeit none of it can really be laid at QR's feet this time).

Off train at Beenleigh
Bus caught in traffic on Logan River Rd en route to Kingston
Train from Kingston held at Park Road due to medical emergency (took 5 minutes to exit platform 4)
66 + 204 to get to my end of the CBD

New record!

[achiruel]

3 hours to get to work today (albeit none of it can really be laid at QR's feet this time).

Off train at Beenleigh
Bus caught in traffic on Logan River Rd en route to Kingston
Train from Kingston held at Park Road due to medical emergency (took 5 minutes to exit platform 4)
66 + 204 to get to my end of the CBD

New record!

I take it Kingston Rd is now open then? Was water over the road at Scrubby Creek yesterday.

[SurfRail]

The whole route was open, but with land closures, hence the traffic.

Plenty of submerged roads in the vicinity though (eg Schneider Rd looked like it still had a metre or more of water on top of it when we passed by).  There is a LOT of water lying around the joint.

[BrizCommuter]

Pm peak cancellations left, right, and centre again.

[BrizCommuter]

Add 4:41 Central to Ferny Grove to the list.

[Stillwater]

3.26pm, 4.26pm and 4.41pm to FG?   

[ozbob]

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

9.17am Central-Cleveland train cancelled   3 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '
10.39am Cleveland-Central train cancelled   3 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '
1.49pm Central to Coopers Plains train has been cancelled    3 Apr 2017
2.18pm Beenleigh-Central train cancelled, operational issue   3 Apr 2017
3.26pm Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled   3 Apr 2017
4.26pm Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled   3 Apr 2017
4.51pm Bowen Hills-Kuraby train cancelled   3 Apr 2017
4.41pm Central-Ferny Grove trains cancelled   3 Apr 2017
15 min delays: Airport line   3 Apr 2017
5.14pm Central-Varsity Lakes train cancelled    3 Apr 2017

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/122501

Trains resumed both directions: Beenleigh & Gold Coast Lines

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains have resumed in both directions following earlier localised flooding. Customers can expect residual delays of 30 minutes.

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Well done Queensland Rail!   

[ozbob]

Today's parade begins:

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

8.11am Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled   4 Apr 2017
8.32am Central-Cannon Hill train cancelled   4 Apr 2017
4.10pm Bowen Hills-Rosewood train cancelled    4 Apr 2017
4.27pm Roma Street-Kippa-Ring train cancelled   4 Apr 2017

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123501

5.06pm Roma Street-Ipswich train cancelled

The 5.06pm Roma Street to Ipswich train is cancelled due to an operational issue. The next Roma Street to Ipswich train will depart Roma Street at 5.17pm

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123511

6.07pm Ipswich-Roma street train cancelled: Ipswich-Redbank

The 6.07pm Ipswich to Roma street train is cancelled from Ipswich to Redbank due to an operational issue. The next Ipswich to Roma street train will depart Ipswich at 6.37pm.

[ozbob]

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The 6.07pm Ipswich to Roma Street train will now depart Ipswich at 6pm. https://t.co/i2Wcwv6f7X #TLAlert #TLIpswichline

— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) April 5, 2017

[ozbob]

I asked QR what was going on here with the early departure.

This was the response ( on FB )

Hi Robert, thanks for your question. The 4:58pm Bowen Hills to Ipswich service was cancelled, which then meant the return 6:07pm service from Ipswich was cancelled. To avoid further delays to customers an empty service was formed to depart Ipswich at 6:00pm to then meet the next service from Redbank which departed on-time at 6:23pm. We hope this helps.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123681

Delays: Sunshine Coast line

Sunshine Coast line train will experience delays in both directions between Caboolture and Elimbah due to a level crossing issue at Pumistone Road, Caboolture.

Customers travelling inbound can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

Customers travelling outbound can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

Technicians are en route.

[achiruel]

I asked QR what was going on here with the early departure.

This was the response ( on FB )

Hi Robert, thanks for your question. The 4:58pm Bowen Hills to Ipswich service was cancelled, which then meant the return 6:07pm service from Ipswich was cancelled. To avoid further delays to customers an empty service was formed to depart Ipswich at 6:00pm to then meet the next service from Redbank which departed on-time at 6:23pm. We hope this helps.

And bugger anyone who's trying to connect to the train, hey? 

[ozbob]

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

9.47am Central-Cleveland train cancelled Manly-Cleveland, operational issue.   7 Apr 2017
11.09am Cleveland-Central train cancelled Cleveland-Manly, operational issue   7 Apr 2017

[achiruel]

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

9.47am Central-Cleveland train cancelled Manly-Cleveland, operational issue.   7 Apr 2017
11.09am Cleveland-Central train cancelled Cleveland-Manly, operational issue   7 Apr 2017

"operational issue" WTF is that supposed to mean?

QR covering their arse once again. Why not publish the true reason behind cancellations?

[Stillwater]

QR classes us as 'customers'.  Customers have certain rights as to level of service etc.  Can QR be sued under a class action for failure to provide an appropriate level of service?

[#Metro]

Contract is between Translink and Queensland Rail, not between passengers and QR.
Translink approved the timetable. Hard to sue if you approved it.

[achiruel]

Contract is between Translink and Queensland Rail, not between passengers and QR.
Translink approved the timetable. Hard to sue if you approved it.

Does TransLink have any authority to NOT approve the timetable? I mean real authority, not pretend authority, i.e. will the Minister just over-rule TransLink anyway because she prefers to reward incompetence?

[Stillwater]

One of the legal firms could set up a Facebook page for people whose lives are affected by QR timetable changes or cancellations.  For example, your train didn't show up, causing you to miss the connection to the airport for your flight to Bali, or you turned up at the station with every expectation that the train world appear.  It didn't and you missed your best mate's funeral.  You missed the specialists appointment, requiring you to rebook an appointment 6 months down the track ... or you are a uni student who turned up late for the test because of an 'operational issue'.  I believe QR could be sued in such circumstances.  And if there were enough people in the same boat, a class action could be bought against QR.

[ozbob]

The ' reliability ' parade commences ..

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123841

5.36am Central-Nambour train is delayed 16 mins

The 5.36am Central to Nambour train is delayed 16 minutes due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Nambour station at 7.57am.

[SurfRail]

One of the legal firms could set up a Facebook page for people whose lives are affected by QR timetable changes or cancellations.  For example, your train didn't show up, causing you to miss the connection to the airport for your flight to Bali, or you turned up at the station with every expectation that the train world appear.  It didn't and you missed your best mate's funeral.  You missed the specialists appointment, requiring you to rebook an appointment 6 months down the track ... or you are a uni student who turned up late for the test because of an 'operational issue'.  I believe QR could be sued in such circumstances.  And if there were enough people in the same boat, a class action could be bought against QR.

Speaking as a lawyer, the answer would be "no", for various reasons.  Pity, because it might actually force them to fix their game.

[ozbob]

Contract is between Translink and Queensland Rail, not between passengers and QR.
Translink approved the timetable. Hard to sue if you approved it.

Does TransLink have any authority to NOT approve the timetable? I mean real authority, not pretend authority, i.e. will the Minister just over-rule TransLink anyway because she prefers to reward incompetence?

TransLink certainly does have the authority and the responsibility to ensure the rail (and other modes) timetables are fair, proper and reasonable.  Sadly TransLink has failed IMHO with the latest timetable fiasco (School holiday/Easter) in allowing QR to move from clock face times.  This must never be allowed to occur again.

[brissypete]

The ' reliability ' parade commences ..

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123841

5.36am Central-Nambour train is delayed 16 mins

The 5.36am Central to Nambour train is delayed 16 minutes due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Nambour station at 7.57am.

That didnt take long, so much for "ensuring service reliability" wonder how many more there will be.

[techblitz]

luckily and thankfully the buses @ landsborough pretty much always wait for these increasingly regular 15 min delayed trains.....the trade-off is that the 600 usually bears the brunt and a service will go missing and/or be heavily delayed.......sometimes drivers have to reschedule their breaks as a result of these QR delays....

And if there were enough people in the same boat, a class action could be bought against QR.

http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-court-approves-class-action-against-israel-railways-1001080404

[Stillwater]

Easter timetable
School Holiday timetable
Mon-Thurs timetable
ever-changing Friday timetable
Saturday timetable
Sunday timetable
Random cancelled and altered trains

How is the average punter supposed to factor this into a regular routine?

[ozbob]

Easter timetable
School Holiday timetable
Mon-Thurs timetable
ever-changing Friday timetable
Saturday timetable
Sunday timetable
Random cancelled and altered trains

How is the average punter supposed to factor this into a regular routine?

Very taxing for many.  Some have just abandoned the trains sadly ...

[achiruel]

 Station staff at Yeerongpilly just announced next Beenleigh train running four minutes late. So much for a reliable timetable!

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123901

Delays 15 mins: Ipswich and Springfield line

Ipswich & Springfield line trains are delayed up to 15 minutes both directions between Sherwood and Corinda stations due to a level crossing incident Sherwood.

Technicians are on site

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123971

Trains resumed: Elimbah-Morayfield, signal fault

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast line trains have resumed between Elimbah and Morayfield stations following an earlier signal fault at Caboolture station. Customers can expect residual delays of up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/123996

6.29am Rosewood-Central train delayed 10 mins, fog

The 6.29am Rosewood to Central train has been delayed up to 10 minutes do to heavy fog. This train is now due to arrive at 7.53am.

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^  fog is heavy at Goodna I noted on the morning perambulation to and from the #Jetts gym ( which overlooks the railway line  )

[ozbob]

1.02pm Central-Cannon Hill train cancelled   10 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '
1.31pm Cannon Hill-Central train cancelled between South Bank-Roma Street 10 Apr 2017 ' operational issue '

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124081

1.24pm Gympie North - Roma Street train delayed 20 mins

The 1.24pm Gympie North to Roma Street train is delayed 20 minutes due to a mechanical fault.

This train is now due to arrive at Roma Street station at 4.41pm.

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