Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

^

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889024300719591424

[ozbob]

^

Sick crew?  Failed unit?  Roster fuk-up? 

Not rocket science is it ....

Just seems to get worse with Queensland Rail fail these days ...

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

24th July 2017

Rosewood rail fail Sunday 23rd July 2017

Good Morning,

Yesterday afternoon at 4.30pm TransLink advised by service alerts that:

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/138976

Altered services: Rosewood line trains

From 4.30pm until the last service this evening Rosewood line trains will be replaced in both directions by rail replacement buses due to an operational issue

This was followed up by this advice:

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/138976

Altered services: Rosewood line trains

Due to an operational issue selected Rosewood line trains will be altered this evening.

The following outbound services will be replaced by rail buses:

    The 4.35pm Ipswich to Rosewood train.
    The 5.35pm Ipswich to Rosewood train.
    The 6.35pm Ipswich to Rosewood train.
    The 10.35pm Ipswich to Rosewood train.

The following inbound services will be replaced by rail buses:

    The 5.05pm Rosewood to Ipswich train.
    The 6.05pm Rosewood to Ipswich train.
    The 7.05pm Rosewood to Ipswich train.
    The 11.05pm Rosewood to Ipswich train.

Simply describing the cancellation of rail services with the non descriptor ' operational issue ' as the cause is really treating passengers with contempt in our opinion.

What was the real cause of this sudden unexpected cancellation of rail service on the Rosewood line?  Passengers deserve to know.

We can speculate, for example, sick train crew?  Failed train?  Staff roster messed up?  No crew willing to do overtime?

Queensland Rail and Government have been touting ' improved reliability '.  Not really, on time running is worse.  Why isn't non-peak OTR reported as the same way as peak?  Something to hide?

There was a major track closure this past weekend, crew demands were lighter than normal.  It is really disturbing that our rail services are cancelled with no or little notice and the excuse ' operational issue ' used to cover up the real reason. What was the real reason Deputy Premier?

I made repeated requests on twitter to the Deputy Premier, TransLink and Queensland Rail as to the real reason for these cancellations.  I was just ignored as usual.  These sort of issues really do reinforce why we need a Public Transport Ombudsman in Queensland.  The Government, TransLink and Queensland Rail are self absorbed and could not care a fig leaf about the travelling public it seems.

Have a nice day, as rail fail blunders on and worsens ...

Best wishes,

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

Sent to all outlets:

17th July 2017 resent 20th July 2017

Call for a Public Transport Ombudsman for Queensland

Good Morning,

The resolution of issues with public transport in Queensland is manipulated by a distant TransLink (feedback outsourced) and feedback to the public transport operators re problems and Government is not taken seriously.  Meaningless babble responses are generated if at all.  Recently Queensland Rail removed the negative feedback from their Facebook website.  Out of sight out of mind?  Hardly ... rail fail is a grim ongoing reality.

It is time that we had a Public Transport Ombudsman for Queensland (PTOQ).

The Public Transport Ombudsman Victoria (  http://www.ptovic.com.au/ ) is a good model.

The Public Transport Ombudsman (Victoria) looks at complaints about public transport in Victoria.

We work with consumers and public transport operators to achieve fair and effective outcomes.

We are independent, free and accessible.

This would be a good model for Queensland. A PTOQ would need to be independent as for Victoria.

We hope that the major political parties consider carefully the need for a Public Transport Ombudsman and add it to their transport policy suite.

It would be an excellent move for the present Government to introduce a Public Transport Ombudsman for Queensland immediately.  Public transport, particularly in SEQ, is an utter shambles.  Burying heads in the sand is not helpful, hiding negative feedback does not endear political success in the end.

Best wishes,
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track https://backontrack.org

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889170056352903168

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889171324119130112

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889172743492685825

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139021

7.11am Caboolture-Central train has been cancelled

The 7.11am Caboolture to Central train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Caboolture to Central train will depart Caboolture at 7.23am.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/889239458700242945

' operational issue '

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139066

10.47am Central-Cleveland train delayed 11 mins

The 10.47am Central to Cleveland train is delayed 11 minutes due to track maintenance.

This train is now due to arrive at Cleveland station at 12.00pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139071

10.49am Central-Coopers Plains train delayed 12 mins

The 10.49am Central to Coopers Plains train is delayed 12 minutes due to track maintenance.

This train is now due to arrive at Coopers Plains station at 11.31am.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/889379779576770560

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139121

4.37pm Central-Kippa-Ring train cancelled: Virginia-Kippa-Ring

The 4.37pm Central to Kippa-Ring train is cancelled from Virginia to Kippa-Ring due to a mechanical issue. The next Central to Kippa-Ring train departed Virginia station at 5.04pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139161

6.39am Ipswich-Central train cancelled between Ipswich-Bundamba

The 6.39am Ipswich to Central train has been cancelled between Ipswich and Bundamaba stations following an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Ipswich to Central train will depart Ipswich at 6.45am.

​

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/889582864253173760

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139166

5.28am Central - Ipswich train will terminate at Bundamba Station

The 5.28am Central to Ipswich train will terminate at Bundamba Station following an earlier mechanical fault.

The next Central to Ipswich train departed Central at 5.58am.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889018633501917184

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/889590561354596352

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139221

7.26am Nambour - Central train is delayed 10 mins

The 7.26am Nambour to Central train is delayed 10 minutes due to a mechanical issue

This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 9.20am

[#Metro]

Any response please?

Should submit it to the CityTrain Response Unit for investigation... see if there is anyone is home?!

(Does the CityTrain Response Unit respond? Might be time to find out

[ozbob]

My guess is the so called ' Citytrain Response Unit ' couldn't care less.

If we had a Public Transport Ombudsman Qld  and least they could force operators to come clean hey?

It is a conspiracy of mediocrity, non-transparency and failure these days ... clearly! 

It permeates the entire Government and bureaucracy.

[#Metro]

My guess is the so called ' Citytrain Response Unit ' couldn't care less.

If we had a Public Transport Ombudsman Qld  and least they could force operators to come clean hey?

It is a conspiracy of mediocrity, non-transparency and failure these days ... clearly! 

It permeates the entire Government and bureaucracy.

They can already be forced by the minister, TransLink (in theory, as they are the regulator - ha ha - joke I know) or FOI request.

Even the CRU should be able to investigate this as they are "independent" and are charged with "oversight" of QR.

[ozbob]

The Minister seems disinterested, TransLink is to busy with the morning tea roster IMO.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139341

5.56am Gympie North-Roma Street train delayed 12 mins

The 5.56am Gympie North to Roma Street train is delayed 12 minutes due to a mechanical issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Roma Street station at 9.00am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139366

7.28am Manly-Central train cancelled between Morningside-Buranda

The 7.28am Manly to Central train has been cancelled between Morningside and Buranda stations due to an operational issue.

The next Manly to Central train departed Manly at 7.43am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139341

5.56am Gympie North - Roma Street train cancelled

The 5.56am Gympie North to Roma Street train has been cancelled at Mooloolah Station due to an operational issue.

The next Mooloolah Station to Roma Street train departed Mooloolah Station at 7.48am.

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Was running late due to a ' mechanical issue ' now cancelled because of an ' operational issue ' ?   

[BrizCommuter]

My guess is the so called ' Citytrain Response Unit ' couldn't care less.

If we had a Public Transport Ombudsman Qld  and least they could force operators to come clean hey?

It is a conspiracy of mediocrity, non-transparency and failure these days ... clearly! 

It permeates the entire Government and bureaucracy.

They can already be forced by the minister, TransLink (in theory, as they are the regulator - ha ha - joke I know) or FOI request.

Even the CRU should be able to investigate this as they are "independent" and are charged with "oversight" of QR.

The CRU has turned into Trad's spin outlet.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139406

3.30pm Roma Street - Nambour train cancelled

The 3.30pm Roma Street to Nambour train has been cancelled Albion station due to a mechanical issue.

The next Roma Street to Nambour train will depart Roma Street at 4pm.

​

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139386

3.16pm Rosewood to Ipswich train cancelled

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

The next Rosewood to Ipswich train will depart Rosewood at 3.50pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139411

30 minute delays: Shorncliffe line

Shorncliffe line trains will experience residual delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions between Roma Street and Shorncliffe stations due to an earlier signal fault at Shorncliffe.

[ozbob]

Summary, hard to keep up ...   

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

3.30pm Roma Street - Nambour train cancelled   26 Jul 2017

30 minute delays: Shorncliffe line   26 Jul 2017

4.09pm Shorncliffe-Bowen Hills train cancelled   26 Jul 2017

4.24pm Shorncliffe-Bowen Hills train express: Northgate-Bowen Hills   26 Jul 2017

4.57pm Roma Street-Kippa-Ring train cancelled   26 Jul 2017

5.31pm Bowen Hills-Springfield Central train cancelled   26 Jul 2017

5.41pm Bowen Hills-Cleveland train delayed 15 min   26 Jul 2017

[ozbob]

Reference Rosewood rail fail last Sunday.  The Deputy Premier contacted me today and said that she had asked someone ring me to explain the circumstances behind the replacement of trains by buses from 4.30pm last Sunday. I informed the DP that no one had contacted me.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139476

5.37am Roma Street to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled

The 5.37am Roma Street to Ferny Grove train has been cancelled due to a overhead power line fault at Roma Street station.

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And away we go ...

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139481

Trains Suspended: Roma Street station

Airport,  Beenleigh, Caboolture, Cleveland, Doomben, Ferny Grove, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Redcliffe Peninsula, Shorncliffe, Springfield, and Sunshine Coast line trains are suspended in both directions due to overhead powerline fault at Roma Street station. Customers can expect delays.

Technicans are en route.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/890300429879304192

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/890302486245818368

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/890300239038599169

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/890301541407539200

[ozbob]

https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandRail/posts/1643597605658593

Queensland Rail

9 mins · Brisbane ·

We are currently experiencing an overhead power line issue at Roma Street, which is affecting trains travelling through the CBD.

Trains are continuing to run, however on a reduced number of tracks through Roma Street.This is causing congestion and significant delays.

Our crews are onsite. We will provide an update with more information soon and are online and available to assist.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank customers for their patience as we work to rectify the issue.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/890309796880015360

[BrizCommuter]

On 3-car 6:54 from Enoggera to CBD. Previous 6-car service cancelled. Expecting passengers to be unable to board by Wilston and Windsor. (Approx 20 passengers opted not to board at Alderley despite some standing space).

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139491

6.58am Kippa-Ring-Central train cancelled

The 6.58am Kippa-Ring to Central train has been cancelled following an earlier power line fault.

The next Kippa-Ring to Central train departed Kippa-Ring at 7.04am.

[ozbob]

Free kick in front of goals, 10 yards out ...

https://twitter.com/LNPQLD/status/890318677106610176

[BrizCommuter]

Caused by a possum apparently. Possibly an LNP possum?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/139501

8.22am Roma Street-Coopers Plains train cancelled
The 8.22am Roma Street to Coopers Plains train has been cancelled following an earlier power line fault.

The next Roma Street to Coopers Plains train will depart Roma Street at 8.37am.

​

[red dragin]

Caused by a possum apparently. Possibly an LNP possum?

Didn't the massive dewirement at Roma St occur during the LNP reign? There was also a possum around that time too.

[ozbob]

Caused by a possum apparently. Possibly an LNP possum?

The LNP kicked the ball out on the full!