Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124151

6.20am Nambour-Central train cancelled between Beeerwah-Central

The 6.20am Nambour to Central train has been cancelled between Beeerwah and Central stations due to an operational issue.

The next Nambour to Central train will departed Nambour at 6.38am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124151

6.20am Nambour-Central train cancelled between Beeerwah-Central

The 6.20am Nambour to Central train has been cancelled between Beeerwah and Central stations due to an operational issue.

The next Nambour to Central train will departed Nambour at 6.38am.

I asked QR on FB what was the operational issue?

Response.

Queensland Rail Hi Robert these units experienced a traction power issue and therefore the service was terminated. These customers were then conveyed on the next service which was six minutes later. Thanks.

To which I replied ..

Thank you. The punters would be a lot happier if that was said ' mechanical issue ' to keep it simple. Operational issue is far to vague and irritates all.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124321

6.20am Central to Kippa-Ring train has been cancelled

The 6.20am Central to Kippa-Ring train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Central to Kippa-Ring train will depart Central at 6.50am.

[#Metro]

^^ Seems to be quite a few mechanical issues of late.

[ozbob]

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

5.39am Springfield Central to Roma Street train has been cancelled 12 Apr 2017
7.09am Springfield Central-Central train cancelled Springfield Central-Darra   12 Apr 2017
7.21am Springfield Central-Central train cancelled Springfield Central-Darra   12 Apr 2017

^ all due to  ' earlier mechanical issue '   

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124386

9.08am Nambour-Central train delayed 10 mins, power issue

The 9.08am Nambour to Central train has been delayed up to 10 minutes due to a power issue at Palmwoods station. This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 11.06am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124411

11.04am Central-Beenleigh train cancelled South Brisbane-Beenleigh, operational issue

The 11.04am Central to Beenleigh train has been cancelled between South Brisbane and Beenleigh stations due to an operational issue. The next Central to Beenleigh train departs South Brisbane station at 11.42am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124441

1.24pm Gympie North-Central train delayed 22mins, track fault

The 1.24pm Gympie North to Central train has been delayed up to 22 minutes due to a track fault at Pomona station. This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 4.39pm.

[Stillwater]

^Many of the plywood panels at the temporary platform (temporary since 2009) became saturated during the recent Big Wet, requiring replacement panels to be installed?  The station was roped off this morning when new panels were put down, and would have been unavailable for the lunchtime run of the Gympielander up north.

Some track work happening north of the town, involving bank stabilisation also.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124461

3.53pm Central - Doomben train cancelled

The 3.53pm Central to Doomben train has been cancelled at Eagle Junction station due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Doomben train will depart Central at 4.23pm.

[BrizCommuter]

Trains currently running around 5 mins late on Ferny Grove Line, with 3/6-car trains out of usual order. Nothing on TransLink's website.

[ozbob]

^ there was an earlier mechanical failure on the FG

" 5.41am Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled Michelton-Ferny Grove due to mechanical issue. "

Probably the cause of the rearranged running ..

[ozbob]

And ...

Cleveland line trains inbound delayed up to 25 mins due to an earlier mechanical issue. https://t.co/zNGiZPz3rL #TLAlert #TLClevelandline

— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) April 12, 2017

[#Metro]

Seems like the trains themselves are falling apart - what a bad time for that! 

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124551

Delays 30mins inbound: mechanical issue

Cleveland line trains travelling inbound are delayed up to 30 minutes due to an earlier mechanical issue.

[ozbob]

Seems like the trains themselves are falling apart - what a bad time for that! 

[ozbob]

Ramshackle reliability sadly these days ... ramshackle ..

I am glad to get away from it for a few days ... #FleeQLD

See you in Melbourne! 

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124556

8.58am Doomben-Central train cancelled, mechanical issue

The 8.58am Doomben to Central train has been cancelled due to an earlier mechanical issue. The next Doomben to Central train departs Doomben station at 9.28am.

[BrizCommuter]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124551

Delays 30mins inbound: mechanical issue

Cleveland line trains travelling inbound are delayed up to 30 minutes due to an earlier mechanical issue.

Apparently a train broke down, and passengers had to exit via the guards cabin due to doors not being able to opened. Concerning number of "mechanical issues" recently on top of the "operational issues".

[HappyTrainGuy]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124551

Delays 30mins inbound: mechanical issue

Cleveland line trains travelling inbound are delayed up to 30 minutes due to an earlier mechanical issue.

Apparently a train broke down, and passengers had to exit via the guards cabin due to doors not being able to opened. Concerning number of "mechanical issues" recently on top of the "operational issues".

The EMUs are getting old. Just remember if NGR was on time some of them would have been phased out by now.

[Stillwater]

I am sure the service personnel are doing the best they can with the resources, equipment and rolling stock they have.  It must be demoralising to work in QR these days.  Generally, front-line staff are helpful.

[HappyTrainGuy]

Mayne is 24/7 remember. It never shuts down. Unless some delivery driver trips the emergency shut off by hitting the overheads again.

[Cazza]

More info on the Cleveland Line 'mechanical issues' this morning:

I was at Roma St at around 9:10 am waiting for the 9:20 Cleveland-bound train when an announcement was made over the loud speaker saying "the next Shorncliffe train is running approximately 30 mins late (i.e-cancelled) due to a mechanical issue at Buranda". When I passed Park Rd at around 9:35, it was sitting at the platform (platform 3 i think) with about 20 people with high-vis shirts on talking or something (I'm guessing they were waiting for it to be towed back  to Mayne). But anyway, from about Norman Park on, there was an inbound train every 2-3 mins going past until about Murrarie when they went back to their normal 30 min frequency.

On a side note, when I got off at Wynnum Central station at around 10, there was about 50 people waiting for the 9:39 (leaving Cleveland) train. When it went past, it looked like soon it would be standing room only. Not sure why it was so busy.

[BrizCommuter]

According to TransLink's twitter there have been around 9 cancellations or significantly late running trains on the Cleveland Line since 11am (after this mornings incident(s)).

[achiruel]

Regarding the EMUs, is it worthwhile to give them an extensive refurbish, e.g. replace motors and electronic systems, as the carriages themselves still seem to be in reasonable condition.

[SurfRail]

^ We already have the equivalent of about 1/3rd of the EMU fleet sitting around brand new and not carrying passengers!

Definitely no point hanging onto them for more than a second longer than necessary.

[achiruel]

Perhaps the NGR order should be increased then. I really don't think 75 sets is sufficient to to replace EMU/ICE (and maybe SMU200?) AND increase services to a decent level (when sufficient drivers are trained). Also future network expansion!

[HappyTrainGuy]

Regarding the EMUs, is it worthwhile to give them an extensive refurbish, e.g. replace motors and electronic systems, as the carriages themselves still seem to be in reasonable condition.

Quite simply no. And some carriages..... most carriages have seen better days. The electronic systems are so old that you have to rip it all out and start over (I've made numerous references recently to their limitations such as not being DDA compliant, difficulty with faults, limitations with connecting to other units etc). Not to mention the EMUs do not meet Australian rail safety standards. Also remember its not just the trains you see. There is the ongoing and increasing running costs because of all the different rollingstock and the associated spares required to keep them running. The cost to retro fit them would exceed their value when you compare them to a new train.

[BrizCommuter]

^ Yep, the electrics on the EMUs is pretty much hard-wired, making refurbishment difficult. Very little of the modular construction seen on modern trains.

[achiruel]

So QR needs more NGRs then? Surely I can't be alone in my view on this?

[ozbob]

So QR needs more NGRs then? Surely I can't be alone in my view on this?

Yes, originally it was to be 100 6 car trains, was cut back to 75 6 car trains by the LNP.

Probably need 125 6 car trains ..

Meanwhile ..

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124952

5.01am Nambour to Central train is delayed 20 minutes

The 5.01am Nambour to Central train is delayed 20 minutes due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 7.04am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/124986

All train lines delayed up to 10 mins

All train lines are delayed up to 10 minutes travelling through the CBD stations due to a combination of an earlier medical emergency and a power issue.

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[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125001

9.53am Central-Doomben train delayed 15 mins

The 9.53am Central to Doomben train is delayed 15 minutes due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Doomben station at 10.31am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125006

Residual delays 15 mins inbound, operational issues

Cleveland line trains travelling outbound have resumed regular schedule following an earlier operational issue between Lindum and Murrarie stations.

As a result, inbound Cleveland line trains have residual delays of up to 15 minutes.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125021

11.07am Central-Caboolture train delayed 15 mins

The 11.07am Central to Caboolture train is delayed 15 minutes due to an earlier operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Caboolture station at 12.11pm.

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[achiruel]

 So I'm assuming the Doomben train delayed above was due to the Cleveland issues. Will this not also affect more Doomben trains?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125026

12.01pm Central-Domestic Airport train cancelled

The 12.01pm Central to Domestic Airport train has been cancelled due to late running.

The next Central to Domestic Airport train will depart Central at 12.31pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125031

12.34pm Domestic Airport-Bowen Hills train cancelled

The 12.34pm Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills train has been cancelled due to late running.

The next Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills train will depart Domestic Airport at 1.04pm.

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Be bit of wait for some hey? 

[ozbob]

Been lots of disruptions today ...  including a ' minor jackpot ' at one stage.

Nearly getting to CF time once more!   

Minor jackpot! pic.twitter.com/DY7SBkIcdt

— Robert Dow (@Robert_Dow) April 17, 2017

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125186

4.41pm Central - Ferny Grove train cancelled

The 4.41pm Central to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Ferny Grove train will depart Central at 5.26pm.

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^ Hey Briz, this your train?

^ according to QR FB there was a boom gate strike at Fruitgrove ...  why don't they just say that on the disruption notice.   

[achiruel]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125186

4.41pm Central - Ferny Grove train cancelled

The 4.41pm Central to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Ferny Grove train will depart Central at 5.26pm.

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^ Hey Briz, this your train?

^ according to QR FB there was a boom gate strike at Fruitgrove ...  why don't they just say that on the disruption notice.   

Because they think like a customer and they think customers don't really want to know why their train was cancelled!

BTW I thought I heard somewhere it was a LX strike at Fruitgrove. Perhaps I was misinformed?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/125346

Springfield & Sunshine Coast lines, trains resumed

Trains have now resumed following an earlier track fault at Burpengary station.

As a result, customers travelling in both directions are to expect residual delays of up to 10 minutes.