Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978158132672086016

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175216

3.59pm Central-Varsity Lakes train running express Roma Street-Altandi

The 3.59pm Central to Varsity Lakes train will now run express from Roma Street to Altandi due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Varsity Lakes train will depart Central station at 4.14pm.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/PatrickWilliams/status/978155831878303746

[ozbob]

I really fear for the SEQ rail network when the focus shifts onto the Gold Coast line. 

' Mechanical issues ' will turn the low frequency services into a massive basket case no doubt. 

One hour services, two hour services being cancelled will result in some long journey times, missed connections and dare I suggest missed #GC2018 events for some. 

The ' State of Queensland ' is a giant fiasco sadly ...  I really doubt if Queensland Rail will get through the next 3 weeks or so unscathed.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175226

4.04pm Central-Beenleigh train running express Roma Street-Yeerongpilly

The 4.04pm Central to Beenleigh train will now run express from Roma Street to Yeerongpilly via Tennyson Loop due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Beenleigh train will depart Central station at 4.19pm.

[brissypete]

I do wonder if it will take the major embarrassment of a huge railfail during the comm games to get more serious action by those at the top to really fix things. But maybe I'm being optimistic.

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[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175231

4.31pm Cannon Hill-Cental train cancelled Cannon Hill-Roma Street

The 4.31pm Cannon Hill to Central train has been cancelled from Cannon Hill to Roma Street due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Cannon Hill to Central train will depart Cannon Hill at 5.16pm.

[#Metro]

"Whisper words of wisdom, let it be"

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/letitbe.html

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/MileyJacob/status/978157348500905990

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175241

4.19pm Central-Beenleigh train running express Roma Street-Park Road

The 4.19pm Central to Beenleigh train will now run express Roma Street to Park Road due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central Beenleigh train will depart Central station at 4.34pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175236

Delays: All train lines

All southbound train lines excluding Ipswich are delayed up to 30 minutes due to an earlier broken down train.

As a result, all northbound train lines will experience delays of up to 10 minutes.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978168863538872320

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175246

4.32pm Central-Manly train cancelled Roma Street-Manly

The 4.32pm Central to Manly train has been cancelled Roma Street to Manly due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Manly train will depart Central station at 4.47pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175251

4.48pm Beenleigh to Central train cancelled

The 4.48pm Beenleigh to Central train has been cancelled due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Beenleigh to Central train will depart Beenleigh station 5.18pm.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978165024496562176

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175256

Additional service: Loganlea to Central

Due to an earlier broken down train there will be an additional train departing Loganlea station at 5.23pm.

This train will stop at all stations to Coopers Plains.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175261

4.24pm Central to Cleveland train cancelled Thornside-Cleveland

The 4.24pm Central to Cleveland train has been cancelled from Thornside to Cleveland due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Cleveland train will depart Central station at 4.39pm.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Broken down train causes delays across rail network

A BROKEN-DOWN train is causing mass delays for commuters across Brisbane this afternoon, with peak hour hit by setbacks of up to half an hour.

All southbound services except the Ipswich service are slowed by around 30 mins, which is also creating a 10 minute delay for northbound services.

Services are now being run express to make up for the problem.

A Queensland Rail spokeswoman confirmed a failed service stopped at South Brisbane at around 4pm, with passengers forced to change trains. ...

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/978178271375429634

[Cazza]

If CRR was built when it was first planned, there would hardly be an issue at all this afternoon! It's not rocket science is it :conf

[not_available]

Which EMU(s) was it?

Also a big for the Ipswich line.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/978179999650889728

[red dragin]

Which EMU(s) was it?

Also a big for the Ipswich line.

Hard to tell from the photo above, either 64 or 84 is the trailing set.

[techblitz]

QR facebook page amassed 100+ comments from todays clusterfu%k.....all manner of complaints...missed last bus,kids stranded with no app notifications,2.5 hours to get home to Cleveland,40minutes roma st to Buranda.

this takes the cake out of the mountain load of complaints ive gone through:

Took my son 3 hours to get home. He ended up walking from Coopers Plains to Woodridge after waiting 90minutes and watching Gold Coast trains go by. Not happy

[not_available]

Which EMU(s) was it?

Also a big for the Ipswich line.

Hard to tell from the photo above, either 64 or 84 is the trailing set.

Definitely EMU84.

Just imagine if the Tennyson Line didn't exist... It's been required for, what, two times in two weeks?

[ozbob]

QR facebook page amassed 100+ comments from todays clusterfu%k.....all manner of complaints...missed last bus,kids stranded with no app notifications,2.5 hours to get home to Cleveland,40minutes roma st to Buranda.

this takes the cake out of the mountain load of complaints ive gone through:

Took my son 3 hours to get home. He ended up walking from Coopers Plains to Woodridge after waiting 90minutes and watching Gold Coast trains go by. Not happy

Terrible stuff TB.  Passengers are tired of the constant failure ...

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978355992458027008

[BrizCommuter]

Second meltdown in three weeks. Free fare day?

[ozbob]

Second meltdown in three weeks. Free fare day?

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978370155066507264

[achiruel]

How about 50% off for 30 March-20 April? That's about all it's worth, anyway.

[ozbob]

How about 50% off for 30 March-20 April? That's about all it's worth, anyway.

Agree. Have put that to them a number of times already.  All I hear is ..

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/978374455029215232

[#Metro]

I don't support a fare free day.

Not only does it consume lots of money, it doesn't expand service and likely to contribute to delayed service expansion in the future as managers try to keep within allocated budget. Given the frequency of such breakdowns, I wonder if there will be any budget left to run trains.

More generally, if people want to support mindlessly renewing QR's contracts, then they must accept the service quality, lack communication and organisation that comes with their chosen operator and operating model. Sans compensation.

[ozbob]

^

The amount of profligate waste going on for GC2018 it would not even be noticed metro.  It might actually reap benefits in the longer term by encouraging more back to public transport and hence increase the fare box in the longer term.

I really do think the fares should be off peak for the duration though.  The service reductions warrant some acknowledgement.

[#Metro]

Discounting rotten apples is a long term losing strategy. Long term growth will only come from selling non-rotten, quality apples.

And if you can't get quality apples to sell, drop the supplier.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/978426229148848128

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/978424296887513093

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/978428559634173953

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175336

10.38am Nambour-Central train cancelled

The 10.38am Nambour to Central train has been cancelled due to an earlier mechanical issue.

Alternative transport has been organised to transport customers between Nambour and Caboolture stations where customers can connect with the following Caboolture line train.

The next Nambour to Central train is due to depart Nambour station at 12.08pm.

[red dragin]

Absolutely p***ing down north side. Expect a few delays.

Currently sitting in my car as the water from the gutter extends the width of my car!

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175381

1.24pm Gympie North to Roma Street train delayed 11 mins

The 1.24pm Gympie North to Roma Street train is delayed 11 minutes due to a mechanical issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Roma Street station at 4.31pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175416

5.23pm Central-Doomben train cancelled Ascot-Doomben

The 5.23pm Central to Doomben train has been cancelled from Ascot to Doomben due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Doomben train will depart Central station at 5.53pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175411

5.28pm Doomben-Roma Street train running express Doomben-Eagle Junction

The 5.28pm Doomben to Roma Street train will now run express from Doomben to Eagle Junction due to a mechanical issue.

The next Doomben to Roma Street train will depart Doomben station at 5.58pm.

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Pity about the punters on the stations expressed ...

[Cazza]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/175411

5.28pm Doomben-Roma Street train running express Doomben-Eagle Junction

Pity about the punters on the stations expressed ...

^Wtf are they on? Why not express Wooloowin and Albion where there would be another service in the next 5 mins, rather than 30?

And they wonder why they are getting so much hate from the public. Rightly so.