Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[STB]

There are clearly some management issues within Queensland Rail, however the problem is a lot bigger than QR per se.

TMR clearly has not got a clue when it comes to heavy rail.  We really need a proper authority such as the PTA WA with a heavy rail division.  Under which the operator Queensland Rail would sit.  Queensland Rail staff (below rail) would sit within the heavy rail division of PTQ (Public Transport Queensland).  Nothing much will really improve with the present misfit collection of silos, blurred responsibilities, and frank incompetence.

I'm fully aware of that, I'm just getting tired of people getting all anti-QR and muckracking them when it's far more complex than that.

Also, TMR really should not go near rail operations and rail construction with a ten foot barge pole.

[ozbob]

The Citytrain Response Unit has been tasked to look at the best organisational model for public transport.  It is our best hope .. 

[red dragin]

Why a back-up battery and not a generator?

All good till the diesel runs out and there is no warning 

Batteries are likely lower maintenance and can be solar powered. Hospital gen sets are routinely checked and still fail (Mater hospital in the last few years I think?)

[#Metro]

Reply given here ---> https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=12563.msg194712#msg194712

[#Metro]

The Citytrain Response Unit has been tasked to look at the best organisational model for public transport.  It is our best hope ..

I think we can all agree that we needed PTQ yesterday.

[Stillwater]

We should not get hung up on whether failure can be attributed to QR, to TMR, to Opposition or to anyone else, or any other entity.  RESPONSIBILITY to fix the mess rests with the government of the day.  That is where the focus must lie.  The entities involved, and their performance, rests with the government and the Minister, under Westminster tradition.  It must act and the Minister must show leadership.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135291

4.10pm Varsity Lakes-Central train cancelled

The 4.10pm Varsity Lakes to Central train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Central train will depart Varisty Lakes at 4.40pm.

[verbatim9]

1747 Cleveland service from Boondall cancelled.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135356

By police request, trains suspended, both directions: Kingston-Beenleigh

By police request, Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains travelling in both directions are suspended between Kingston and Beenleigh stations. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes.

Police and emergency services are on site.

Alternative transport is being arranged.

[ozbob]

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135356

By police request, trains suspended, both directions: Kingston-Beenleigh

By police request, Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains travelling in both directions are suspended between Kingston and Beenleigh stations. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes.

Police and emergency services are on site.

Buses have now begun to operate between Beenleigh and Kingston stations.

[ozbob]

^

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135356

By police request, trains suspended, both directions: Kingston-Beenleigh

By police request, Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains travelling in both directions are suspended between Kingston and Beenleigh stations. Customers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

Police and emergency services are on site.

Buses are operating between Beenleigh and Kingston stations.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/880978854428397568

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/881040653647364097

Mechanical issue

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135501

4.03pm Central-Rosewood train delayed 15 mins

The 4.03pm Central to Rosewood train is delayed 15 minutes due to increased patronage.

This train is now due to arrive at Rosewood station at 5.39pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135496

3.51pm Central-Kippa-Ring train delayed 15 mins

The 3.51pm Central to Kippa-Ring train is delayed 15 minutes due to increased patronage.

This train is now due to arrive at Kippa-Ring station at 5.08pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135486

3.03pm Central-Rosewood train delayed 10 min

The 3.03pm Central to Rosewood train is delayed 10 minutes due to increased patronage. This train is now due to arrive at Rosewood at 4.34pm.

[#Metro]

^ This must be because of the boxing fight today

[ozbob]

^ This must be because of the boxing fight today

Clearly, but shows the strain of the reduced frequency timetable despite the extras ...

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135516

Ipswich line trains suspended both directions

At the request of police, Ipswich line trains are suspended both directions between Roma Street and Auchenflower stations. Customers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

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Trespassers on the tracks?  Given up waiting for a train?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135511

4.28pm Roma Street-Shorncliffe train delayed 20 mins

The 4.28pm Roma Street to Shorncliffe train is delayed 20 minutes due to a police incident.

This train is now due to arrive at Shorncliffe station at 5.28pm.

[ozbob]

^^

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135516

Ipswich line trains resumed

Ipswich line trains have resumed both directions between Roma Street and Auchenflower stations following an earlier police incident at Milton. No residual delays are expected.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135546

Electronic timetables and PA systems temporarily unavailable

Electronic timetables and PA systems at all train stations are temporarily unavailable due to an mechanical issue.

Customers can use the TransLink website, MyTransLink app or call 13 12 30 to confirm timetable enquiries.

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Waaaahaaaaaaa   ' mechanical issue ' the aging system gets worse!   

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135571

Delays 10 mins inbound due to track fault: Elimbah station

Inbound Sunshine Coast line trains are delayed up to 10 minutes due to a track fault near Elimbah station.

Technicians are on site.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135576

7.33am Beenleigh-Central train cancelled, mechanical issue

The 7.33am Beenleigh to Central train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Beenleigh to Central train departs Beenleigh station at 7.41am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135581

8.41am Central-Ferny Grove train cancelled, mechanical issue

The 8.41am Central to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled due to an earlier mechanical issue. The next Central to Ferny Grove train departs Central station at 8.56am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135626

12.42pm Roma Street-Domestic Airport train cancelled

The 12.42pm Roma Street to Domestic Airport train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Roma Street to Domestic Airport train will depart Roma Street at 1.57pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135631

1.19pm Domestic Airport-Roma Street train cancelled

The 1.19pm Domestic Airport to Roma Street train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Domestic Airport to Roma Street train will depart Domestic Airport at 1.34pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135616

11.32am Ferny Grove-Roma Street train cancelled

The 11.32am Ferny Grove to Roma Street train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Ferny Grove to Roma Street train will depart Ferny Grove at 11.47am.

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10.52am Roma Street-Ferny Grove train cancelled Mitchelton-Ferny Grove  - mechanical issue

[Matt]

Why a back-up battery and not a generator?  Most hospitals have a generator wired to kick-in when the power fails?   

So, we have driver shortage FAIL from QR
NGR FAIL
Construction FAIL (Redcliffe Peninsula Line problems)
Track, rolling stock FAIL (numerous cancellations due to track fault, signals problems or train mechanical issues)
Now, Communications FAIL
Sounds like a failure of management at QR.
What next?

Generally with that type of setup, there is an airconditioned hut with an (A) and a (B) power supply, it's likely the hut A/C failed or tripped, then one power supply tripped on over temp then the remaining power supply held on until it too tripped, with no alarms back to base to say what is going on, the first they knew about it was when the radios wouldn't work, poor show that it took 90 mins to get someone up there.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/881751006853214208

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/881769117375528960

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/881752834068303872

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/881752606451712000

[ozbob]

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/881781282149093376

[ozbob]

Another  ' mechanical issue Monday ' ...

Really is very concerning the constant stream of disruption these days.

(see multiple earlier service disruption posts).

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/7NewsQueensland/status/881790326439985152

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/881967871802454016

^ operational issue

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135806

1.24pm Gympie North-Roma Street train delayed 12 min

The 1.24pm Gympie North to Roma Street train is delayed 12 mintues due to an operational issue. This train is now due to arrive at Roma Street at 4.33pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135926

1.37pm Central-Caboolture train cancelled

The 1.37pm Central to Caboolture train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Central to Caboolture train will depart Central Station at 2.07pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/135941

3.05pm Caboolture-Bowen Hills train cancelled

The 3.05pm Caboolture to Bowen Hills train is cancelled due to an operational issue. The next Caboolture to Bowen Hills train will depart Caboolture at 3.35pm.