Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

Fuked!

[ozbob]

How does anyone seriously expect a reliable service for the Commonwealth Games?

NGRs seem to be not much more reliable than the present fleet. 

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/948844598301896704

[InclusionMoves]

Certainly glad I waited to see how NGR turned out before writing my exemption submission. Makes for poor reading when your reason for needing NGR so critically is cause of failures in other models and NGR fails just as often!!!

How does anyone seriously expect a reliable service for the Commonwealth Games?

NGRs seem to be not much more reliable than the present fleet.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

5th January 2018

Please explain?

Good Morning,

NGR 720 was moved to Redbank Workshops yesterday we presume for storage.  This now means that 3 of the NGR trains are now stored at Redbank Workshops.  NGR 701, 702 and 720.


Photograph of the NGR trains at Redbank Workshops  4th January 2018  R. Dow

When NGRs 701 & 702 were moved to Redbank Workshops on the 22nd December 2017 we made a request for an explanation. None has been forthcoming.  We again request a clear detailed explanation as to why new trains are being moved to Redbank Workshops for storage.  Is there are problem with commissioning more NGRs into revenue service and the back log means no space left at the Wulkuraka Maintenance Centre?

To compound this situation we note yesterday multiple service cancellations and delays due to ' mechanical issues '.  It is difficult to have confidence that Queensland Rail will be able to deliver a reliable, let alone frequent rail service for the Commonwealth Games when there is this constant failure and impacts on service.

Yesterday afternoon for example these services were cancelled due to ' mechanical issues ':



Not a good look sadly.  The public has real concerns for our public transport network and with very good reason.

Best wishes,
Robert

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

[techblitz]

https://www.facebook.com/TransLinkQLD/posts/2271109606248425

There were several fires on the underside of the rearmost carriage. Couldn't see exactly what was on fire, and it didn't seem to have affected the interior of the carriage at that point, but I definitely saw flame. Not just sparks, actual fires, campfire size and burning persistently. It was putting out enough smoke for a steam train as it pulled in to the station.

[ozbob]

^ thanks TB ..

This response from TL is rather neato  hey what ?

https://www.facebook.com/TransLinkQLD/posts/2271109606248425?hc_location=ufi

TransLink Hi. Thanks for confirming. I've found the notice you're talking about for the Varsity Lakes train that terminated at Loganlea due to a mechanical issue. No further information is available about this incident, but it sounds like part of the train...caught fire? I can assure you they're not supposed to do that! -Brad

[ozbob]

I have asked QR if anything to it ..

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/949060451257671680

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/949065187520258048

[ozbob]

No response yet from QR.  I have just sent them a FB message asking the same question. 

Is https://www.facebook.com/TransLinkQLD/posts/2271109606248425 an accurate account?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163216

3.49pm Domestic Airport-Central train cancelled from Domestic Airport-Bowen Hills

The 3.49pm Domestic Airport to Central train has been cancelled from Domestic Airport to Bowen Hills due to a mechanical issue.

The next Domestic Airport to Central train will depart Domestic Airport Station at 4.04pm.

[ozbob]

No response yet from QR.  I have just sent them a FB message asking the same question. 

Is https://www.facebook.com/TransLinkQLD/posts/2271109606248425 an accurate account?

Received this response:

Hi Robert, we've looked into this for you and can confirm the 5.19pm Airport to Varsity Lakes service was cancelled at Loganlea station yesterday afternoon due to a mechanical fault. However, at no point did the train catch fire. Initial reports indicate the fault was caused by one of the brakes intermittently remaining on while the train was in motion. This issue was immediately reported and attended to, with passengers quickly evacuated on to the platform and accommodated on the next available service. This train will remain out of service while we investigate the cause of the issue and rectify the fault.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163226

4.19pm Domestic Airport-Central train cancelled from Eagle Junction-Bowen Hills

The 4.19pm Domestic Airport to Central train has been cancelled from Eagle Junction to Bowen Hills due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Domestic Airport to Central train will depart Domestic Airport Station at 4.34pm.

[ozbob]

Over night...

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/949639892124012544

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/949635589468499968

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163456

6.01am Gympie North-Central station train delayed 15 mins

The 6.01am Gympie North to Central station train is delayed 15 minutes due to a mechanical issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Central station at 9.07am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163501

7.32am Central-Cleveland station train cancelled between Wynnum Central-Cleveland

The 7.32am Central to Cleveland station train has been cancelled between Wynnum Central and Cleveland station due to a mechanical issue.

The next train departing Wynnum Central station to Cleveland will depart Wynnum Central at 8.27am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163456

6.01am Gympie North-Central station train cancelled Mooloolah-Central

The 6.01am Gympie North to Central station train has been cancelled from Mooloolah to Central due to a mechanical issue.

The next Nambour to Central train will depart Mooloolah station at 7.45am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163596

5.37am Roma Street-Beenleigh train cancelled

The 5.37am Roma Street to Beenleigh train has been cancelled due to a mechanical issue.

The next Roma Street to Beenleigh train will depart Roma Street at 5.52am.

[corners]

Nambour train just changed tracks to platform 3 at North gate. Guard then announces that it's terminating here and for all passengers to exit the train

[corners]

They can't even get the cancellation notifications correct!

https://i.imgur.com/4Z1Z3t4_d.jpg

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163676

4.07pm Central-Northgate train cancelled Northgate-Nambour

The 4.07pm Central to Northgate train has been cancelled Northgate to Nambour due to an operational issue.

Customers can transfer on to the Central to Nambour train departing Northgate Station at 4.51pm.

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sic

[ozbob]

Corrected after I prodded them ..

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/950623625194991616

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/163961

2.09pm Springfield Central-Roma street running express Corinda-Milton

The 2.09pm Springfield Central to Roma street train is running express between Corinda and Milton station stopping only at Indooroopilly due to an operational issue.

The next Springfield Central to Roma Street station train will depart Springfield Central at 2.39pm.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/952092102913150976

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164261

12.17pm Central-Cleveland train cancelled

The 12.17pm Central to Cleveland train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Cleveland train is due to depart Central station at 12.47pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164271

1.39pm Cleveland-Central train cancelled Cleveland-Thorneside

The 1.39pm Cleveland to Central train has been cancelled between Cleveland and Thorneside stations due to an operational issue.

The next Cleveland to Central train is due to depart Cleveland station at 2.09pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164306

5 minute delays: Beenleigh & Gold Coast lines

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are delayed up to 5 minutes both directions stations due to a bridge strike at Rocklea.

[ozbob]

Errrr   now this ..

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/952650690110902272

[ozbob]

^ classic TransLink bumble-fuk.

Tweet says suspended, link to site states 5 minute delays both directions.

[ozbob]

Now sorted ...

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164306

Beenleigh & Gold Coast line trains are suspended both directions at Rocklea

Beenleigh and Gold Coast line trains are suspended in both directions at Rocklea due to a bridge strike.

Bridge inspectors are en route.

Customers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/952658746894766080

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/952681636247699457

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164446

The 1.58pm Central - Ipswich train service altered

The 1.58pm Central to Ipswich train has been cancelled from Milton to Darra and stopping only at Indooroopilly station due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Ipswich train will depart Central at 2.28pm.

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[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164441

3.29pm Central to Varsity Lakes train has been cancelled

The 3.29pm Central to Varsity Lakes train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Varsity Lakes train will depart Central at 3.29pm.

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^

They are good at putting out meaningless dribble ..   

[ozbob]

Hello hello ..

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/952764699522818048

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164441

Amended Notice: Service Resumed 3.29pm Central - Varsity Lakes

Amended Notice: The 3.29pm Central to Varsity Lakes train has been resumed.

[ozbob]

H E L P !

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164436

The 3.04pm Domestic Airport to Central train cancelled

The 3.04pm Domestic Airport to Central train has been cancelled between Domestic Airport and Bowen Hills due to an operational issue.

The next Domestic Airport to Central train will depart Domestic Airport at 3.19pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164431

1.10pm Varsity Lakes to Domestic Airport train cancelled

The 1.10pm Varsity Lakes to Domestic Airport train has been cancelled due to an operational issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Domestic Airport train will depart Varsity Lakes at 1.40pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164456

2.56pm Central - Ferny Grove train running express Bowen Hills - Mitchelton

The 2.56pm Central to Ferny Grove train will run express from Bowen Hills to Mitchelton due to an operational issue.

The next Central to Ferny Grove train will depart Central at 3.26pm

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/952773314711207936

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/952774302935298048

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/164551

6.28am Central-Shorncliffe station train will run express Northgate-Sandgate station

The 6.28am Central to Shorncliffe station train will run express from Northgate to Sandgate station due to a mechanical issue.

The nex Central to Shorncliffe station  train will depart Central station at 7.13am.