Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/154901

6.34am Kippa-Ring-Central train express Zillmere-Northgate

The 6.34am Kippa-Ring to Central train will run express Zillmere to Northgate due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 7.33am.

[techblitz]

we have seen a steady decrease in operational issues as well as a sharp decrease on facebook complaints against QR......also overheard 2 QR employees last week having a yak.....mentioning that they haven't had such good o.t.r for quite a while. Things are definitely looking on the up finally....its only taken 13 months...

[ozbob]

If the NGRs had been on time we would have hopefully seen most of the mechanical issues out of the picture.  They are really a problem at present.  I wouldn't be overly confident about the OTR.  Off peak is still very problematic and I know of two occasions that delays, cancellations have NOT been reported over the last day or so.   That is not a good sign.

October peak OTR would have been good had they not had a couple of clangers > https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=12941.0

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155006

5.29pm Central - Domestic Airport train has been cancelled

The 5.29pm Central to Domestic Airport train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Central to Domestic airport train will depart Central Station at 5.44pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155016

6.04pm Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills train has been cancelled

The 6.04pm Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills train will depart Domestic Airport Station at 6.34pm.

[Cazza]

That was posted at 4:18pm, just over 2 hours from when the service is due to begin.

I've said this a couple times before but surely they can round a spare train and train crew to cover the shift, can't they? I mean, they have plenty of time to organise it.

[ozbob]

That was posted at 4:18pm, just over 2 hours from when the service is due to begin.

I've said this a couple times before but surely they can round a spare train and train crew to cover the shift, can't they? I mean, they have plenty of time to organise it.

Clearly on a knife edge.  There is no operating reserve clearly. 

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155036

4.57pm Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train cancelled

The 4.57pm Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train will depart Roma Street station at 5.15pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155136

9.29am Roma St-Gympie Nth train delayed 15 mins

The 9.29am Roma Street to Gympie North train is delayed up to 15 minutes due to a police incident.

This train is now due to arrive at Gympie North station at 12.54pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155176

3.16pm Bowen Hills-Ipswich train cancelled

The 3.16pm Bowen Hills to Ipswich train is cancelled due to an operational issue. The next Bowen Hills to Ipswich to train will depart Bowen Hills at 3.34pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155191

4pm Roma Street-Nambour train cancelled

The 4pm Roma Street to Nambour train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Nambour train will depart Roma Street at 4.18pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155201

5.27pm Roma Street-Kippa-Ring train cancelled

The 5.27pm Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train will depart Roma Street at 5.39pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155196

4.37pm Ipswich-Central train cancelled: Ipswich-Bundamba

The 4.37pm Ipswich to Central train is cancelled from Ipswich to Bundamba due to an earlier operational issue. The next Ipswich to Central train will depart Ipswich at 5.07pm.

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[corners]

Was just at Eagle Junction and the station PA had an announcement that the next Cleveland train had the back 3 car set doors locked

[ozbob]

Was just at Eagle Junction and the station PA had an announcement that the next Cleveland train had the back 3 car set doors locked

Thanks. Had some other reports of 3 car sets being locked too.  Can only assume they have ' mechanical issues '  ... door problems possibly.

[HappyTrainGuy]

Was just at Eagle Junction and the station PA had an announcement that the next Cleveland train had the back 3 car set doors locked

Thanks. Had some other reports of 3 car sets being locked too.  Can only assume they have ' mechanical issues '  ... door problems possibly.

Couple electrical issues recently with the driver not being able to see the rear 3 carriages on some of the emus.

[ozbob]

^ thanks.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155226

Altered service: 6.32pm Ferny Grove-Central train

The 6.32pm Ferny Grove to Central train will now depart Ferny Grove at 6.24pm due to an earlier mechanical issue. This train will depart from Keperra at the normal scheduled time at 6.36pm.

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Early departure ... 

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155211

5.30pm Roma Street-Caboolture train cancelled

The 5.30pm Roma Street to Caboolture train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Caboolture train will depart Roma Street at 5.33pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155221

5.44pm Roma Street-Ferny Grove train cancelled

The 5.44pm Roma Street to Ferny Grove train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Ferny Grove train will depart Roma Street at 5.52pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155211

5.24pm Roma Street-Nambour train cancelled

The 5.24pm Roma Street to Nambour train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Nambour train will depart Roma Street at 6pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155231

6.09pm Cleveland-Central train delayed 15 min

The 6.09pm Cleveland to Central train is delayed 15 minutes due to an operational issue. This train is now due to arrive at Central at 7.28pm.

[Stillwater]

The 4pm Caboolture-Nambour train from Roma Street was cancelled this afternoon, due to 'operational issues'.  But the laugh was on Cleveland passengers getting on their train about the same time -- only to discover that, while a six-car train pulled into the station, the first three cars were locked. 

[Arnz]

The 4pm Caboolture-Nambour train from Roma Street was cancelled this afternoon, due to 'operational issues'.  But the laugh was on Cleveland passengers getting on their train about the same time -- only to discover that, while a six-car train pulled into the station, the first three cars were locked.

Later upgraded to "Mechanical Issues" - A.K.A the ICE rostered on this particular service broke down.. "again".  Delayed other services by a few minutes whilst the train had to be hauled back to the sheds from Roma Street.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/926017670440472576

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https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/926103819427176449

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

3rd November 2017

Call to freeze public transport fares for 2018 & 2019

Good Morning,

Today we call for a committment from all the political parties and independents to support a fare freeze for public transport fares for 2018 and 2019.

[ Brisbanetimes --> Call to freeze fares after slump in SEQ train patronage ]

The failed five year path ( 2010 - 2015 ) for TransLink SEQ resulted in real fare increases of greater than 100%.  The effect of this was devastating, it stopped the steady patronage gain that had been occurring and made road congestion a lot worse than it needed to be as people abandoned public transport.  Fare cuts by the former Newman LNP Government (5%) were are a small help.  The new fare structure for TransLink SEQ - Fairer Fares package has resulted in a further 11.3% fare cost reduction but still more needs to done. The failure of the Bus Network Reform in 2013 did not help either.

The  subsequent collapse of the rail system ( rail fail ) and the implementation of the reduced service timetables, often with broken connections rail/rail and rail/bus and plagued by constant disruption, particularly due to ' mechanical issues ' has further driven people off public transport [ See > https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=1862.msg199996#msg199996 ].  Last afternoon for example, two Brisbane to Nambour services (viz. the 4pm and the 5.24pm) were cancelled due to mechanical issues.  This is devastating for an already reduced frequency service.  There were other cancellations on other lines too.

It is worth noting that outside of SEQ the Q-connect urban bus networks only ever had CPI fare increases during the period that SEQ suffered the massive fare increases.  Regional urban bus fares are much better priced as a consequence.

Sitting back and pretending that all is well will not cut the mustard. 
Time for real policy committment to turn around the mess that is the public transport network in SEQ.

Best wishes,
Robert

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

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155251

6.58am Kippa-Ring-Roma Street train cancelled between Kippa-Ring-Petrie

The 6.58am Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train has been cancelled from Kippa-Ring to Petrie due to an operational issue.

The next Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train departs Kippa-ring at 7.04am

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155396

4.17pm Roma Street-Northgate train cancelled due to mechanical issue

The 4.17pm Roma Street to Northgate train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Roma Street to Northgate train will depart Roma Street station at 4.24pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155416

4.54pm Roma Street-Shorncliffe train cancelled

The 4.54pm Roma Street to Shorncliffe train is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. The next Roma Street to Shorncliffe train will depart Roma Street at 5.09pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155421

4.30pm Nambour-Central train delayed 13 mins

The 4.30pm Nambour to Central train is delayed 13 minutes due to an operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 6.41pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155426

5.49pm Central-Gympie North train delayed 20mins

The 5.49pm Central to Gympie North train is delayed 20 minutes due to a operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Gympie North station at 8.47pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155431

5.52pm Central-Caboolture train delayed 10mins

The 5.52pm Central to Caboolture train is delayed 10 minutes due to a operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Caboolture station at 6.51pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155436

5.55pm Central-Kippa-Ring train delayed 12mins

The 5.55pm Central to Kippa-Ring train is delayed 12 minutes due to a operational issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Kippa-Ring station at 7.00pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155601

6.55am Ferny Grove-Park Road train has been cancelled

The 6.55am Ferny Grove to Park Road train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Ferny Grove to Park Road station will depart Ferny Grove station at 7.02am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155611

6.47am Ferny Grove-Central station train has been cancelled

The 6.47am Fery Grove to Central station train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Ferny Grove to Central station train will depart Ferny Grove station at 7.02am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155616

7.19am Central-Coopers Plains station train has been cancelled

The 7.19am Central to Coopers Plains station train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Central to Coopers Plains station train will depart Central station at 7.27am.

[ozbob]

Yet another bridge strike on the Ippy line this morning.  Not sure of the location but has caused some delays with Ipswich and Springfield services.

[ozbob]

Yet another bridge strike on the Ippy line this morning.  Not sure of the location but has caused some delays with Ipswich and Springfield services.

Heard a report Allwood St Indooroopilly.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155841

6.13am Central-Shorncliffe train delayed 13 mins

The 6.13am Central to Shorncliffe train is delayed 13 minutes due to an points fault.

This train is now due to arrive at Shorncliffe station at 7.03am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155846

7.04am Domestic Airport-Central train cancelled Domestic Airport-Bowen Hills

The 7.04am Domestic Airport to Central train has been cancelled between Domestic Airport and Bowen Hills due to a points fault.

The next Domestic Airport to Central train will depart Bowen Hills at 7.23am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/155821

6.22am Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train has been cancelled

The 6.22am Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train has been cancelled due to a mechanical fault.

The next Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train will depart Kippa-Ring at 6.34am.