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[ozbob]

erail 9.37am

11 Oct 2010

15 mins delay for services on Ipswich/Rosewood Line due to extreme weather. Service to resume by 12:00 PM.

[Golliwog]

Might be possible.  The Courier Mail is reporting Samford Rd at Keperra (near the tavern) is closed due to flooding.

The interesting thing is I live in Keperra and assume by tavern they mean the pub at the Great Western shops. Which would mean the "dam" at the construction site/quarry behind that is leaking again. Like it always does when theres rain. I'm sure the people living across the road whos house got flooded because of that last time are happy.

[ClintonL94]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286748108

Caboolture Line delays

Customers on the Caboolture line may experience delays up to 15 minutes due to the wet weather.

The 6am Gympie North to Roma Street service is 60 minutes late, due to being stopped at Yandina because of a fallen tree on the track.

[Sunbus610]

Goodness me, look at Petrie railway station IMAGES HERE - courtesy Brisbane Times

[ozbob]

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These too are good.

[Sunbus610]

Sorry Robert, unfortunately I can't view those ones you'd posted earlier from my work PC, certain websites get blocked here .

[ozbob]

No worries. It is very frustrating some corporate IT policies  I agree ...

Excellent opportunity photographs!   Good to see Brisbanetimes got them.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286748108

Caboolture train line delays

Customers on the Caboolture line may experience delays up to 10 minutes due to the wet weather.

All platforms are now available at Petrie train station. Earlier flooding has now subsided.

[ozbob]

erail 5.31pm

11 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Cleveland Line due to signalling fault. Expect 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 7:00 PM.

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLinkSEQ
 
Cleveland trains are delayed by up to 1 hour due to signal fault between Murarrie & Manly. Alt transport arranged - http://twurl.nl/xwqwtq
3 minutes ago via Mobile Web

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286782039

Cleveland train line delays

Passengers travelling on the Cleveland train line between Murarrie and Manly stations can expect delays up to an hour in both directions due to a signal fault.

Trains are running slowly through this section, with buses also conveying passengers.

No other lines have been affected by this delay.

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Trains are running slowly through this section, with buses also conveying passengers.

Written authority being used by the looks of things.  Hallelujah!

I remember as a young lad travelling on the railway to Beech Forest, a 2' 6" VR narrow gauge line.  Always impressed me the elaborate safe working and staff exchanges for the sole train on this rather magnificent railway, even if the only train for the week.  Some things take time ...   

[ozbob]

erail 6.42pm

11 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Cleveland Line due to signalling fault. Expect 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 9:00 PM.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1286847662

Caboolture line train delays

Caboolture line trains are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes on all inbound and outbound services due to a signalling fault at Dakabin

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLinkSEQ
 
Cleveland line services 10 min delays, inbound and outbound, due to signalling fault at Hemmant.
18 minutes ago via Mobile Web

[ozbob]

Special authority being used to keep Cleveland services running whilst repairs to signal cabling effected.  Glad to note that this is being done again.

Speed of service is effected but at least continuing.

[ozbob]

Twitter

ABC Radio Brisbane   612brisbane
 
06:00 Gympie North to Roma Street 17 min late at Sunrise due to a mechanical problem and may be 30 min by the time it reaches Central.
6 minutes ago via TweetDeck

[somebody]

Twitter

ABC Radio Brisbane   612brisbane
 
06:00 Gympie North to Roma Street 17 min late at Sunrise due to a mechanical problem and may be 30 min by the time it reaches Central.
6 minutes ago via TweetDeck

I think they mean Sunshine.

[Stillwater]

Did I not read somewhere that the ICE fleet was undergoing maintenance and refurbishment?  Can't find the reference now.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287019528

Caboolture line - train delays at Morayfield

Trains on the Caboolture line between Caboolture and Burpengary stations have been suspended due to a vehicle hitting a boom gate at the Station Road level crossing at Morayfield.

Delays of up to 30 minutes may be experienced.

[ozbob]

erail 5.33am

16 Oct 2010

Disruptions on CBD Line due to extreme weather. Expect 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 6:15 AM.

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erail 5.21am

16 Oct 2010

1 hr delay for services on Ferny Grove Line due to extreme weather. Service to resume by 7:00 AM.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287171533

Train delays - Brisbane CBD / Ferny Grove line

All Brisbane CBD train services between Roma St and Bowen Hills are suspended due to an overhead power fault caused by high winds.

All services on the Ferny Grove line are also suspended.
Affected services

    * Sunshine Coast line
    * Shorncliffe line
    * Ferny Grove line
    * Doomben line
    * Caboolture line
    * Airport line

[ozbob]

erail 8.42am

17 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Gold Coast Line due to power fault. Expect 3 hrs delay. Service to resume by 11:50 AM.

Alt. transport operating between Coomera and Nerang.

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http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287269356

Gold Coast line - buses replace trains

Buses have replaced trains between Coomera and Nerang train stations due to an overhead power fault.

Trains will still run between Nerang to Varsity Lakes stations. Normal scheduling is expected to return by noon.

[ozbob]

Further SMS update Gold Coast power issues, 4 hours delay.  Services expected to resume 1pm.

[ozbob]

erail 10.42am

17 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Gold Coast Line due to power fault. Expect 4 hrs delay. Service to resume by 2:00 PM.

Alt. transport operating between Coomera and Nerang.

[ozbob]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287384801

Redbank to Rosewood train disruption

Due to a signalling fault, train services between Redbank and Rosewood are currently suspended. Delays of up to an hour may be experienced.

Alternative transport has been arranged to convey passengers between Redbank and Rosewood.

Minor delays may be experienced elsewhere throughout the network as a result. 

[ozbob]

erail 5.26pm

18 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Ipswich/Rosewood Line between Redbank and Rosewood due to signalling fault. Expect 1 hr 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 7:00 PM.

[ozbob]

Written authorities have been used on the Cleveland line of late when signalling fails, why not the Ippy?  Too difficult??

One would have hoped that some redundancy would be in the system by now.  If they can't sort it, might be best to bring back signal boxes and telegraph wires ...  (tic)



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Photograph by Dr J W F Scrimgeour, 22/9/67

[somebody]

Ouch!!  1.5hr delay!

[Mozz]

Absolute meltdown I am hearing from people who are supposed to be on their way to oxley - they have been waiting at Roma street for over an hour now but apparently buses have been organised 

[STB]

Written authorities have been used on the Cleveland line of late when signalling fails, why not the Ippy?  Too difficult??

More than likely (and I checked with someone who knows this stuff)...the signals are linked into the crossovers so doing ATTs for the Ipswich line isn't as simple than the Cleveland line that doesn't require crossovers to be used during peak hour (except between Manly and Cleveland).

[ozbob]

Thanks STB, musing a little ...  

meanwhile erail 6.35pm

18 Oct 2010

Disruptions on Ipswich/Rosewood Line between Redbank and Rosewood due to signalling fault. Expect 1 hr 30 mins delay. Service to resume by 8:30 PM.

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH  on behalf of the frustrated Ippy mob ...

[MichaelJ]

An Authority to Travel is normally issued for out of gauge or over weight movements.  For example, an unregistered SMU 260 from Maryborough West to Mayne ETD or a 3700 Class Electric Locomotive from Acacia Ridge to Yukan.  They often outline movement restrictions to avoid causing damage to network infrastructure.

A Safe Working Form may be a temporary solution in some cases, but not this one ...

[ozbob]

Thanks MJ ...

Update at TL

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287384801

Redbank to Rosewood train delays

Train services have now resumed to Bundamba Station. Services remain suspended between Bundamba and Rosewood Stations due to an ongoing signalling fault.

Delays of up to an hour may be experienced.

Ipswich line services are operating as follows:

City to Ipswich/Rosewood

    * Trains will convey passengers to Bundamba Station, terminating at Bundamba.
    * Customers travelling beyond Bundamba Station will need to detrain at Redbank Station, where buses will convey passengers to Ipswich/Rosewood.

Rosewood/Ipswich to City

    * Buses are conveying passengers from Rosewood/Ipswich to Redbank Station, where they will be connected to inbound trains. 
    * Train services are operating as normal from Bundamba Station.


Minor delays may be experienced elsewhere throughout the network as a result. 

Affected services

    * Ipswich/Rosewood line

[ozbob]

erail 9.28pm

18 Oct 2010

Services for Ipswich/Rosewood Line have resumed as normal.

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I think it is reasonable for commuters to ask " what is going on? "  The Ipswich railway line seems to be the worst performer overall, perhaps it is time that attention was directed to fixing the issues??

Constant disruptions are again becoming a problem ...

[ozbob]

Received a clarification as to the cause of the issue on the Ippy last evening ..

" major telemetry failure caused by a tree that was a result of the recent windy weather .."

Thanks for the clarification.

[ozbob]

erail 7.56am

19 Oct 2010

30 mins delay for services on Caboolture Line due to signalling fault. Service to resume by 9:00 AM.

[ozbob]

erail 8.21am

19 Oct 2010

Services for Caboolture Line have resumed as normal.

[Sunbus610]

Trains are currently suspended on the Sunshine Coast line between Palmwoods and Nambour stations due to a loss of overhead power.

Buses are being arranged to transit passengers between these two stations.

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287443573

[hadenoughipswich]

http://www.translink.com.au/servicechange.php?1287384801

Redbank to Rosewood train disruption

Due to a signalling fault, train services between Redbank and Rosewood are currently suspended. Delays of up to an hour may be experienced.

Alternative transport has been arranged to convey passengers between Redbank and Rosewood.

Minor delays may be experienced elsewhere throughout the network as a result. 

Can anyone explain to me why a signal fault has to stop all traffic on that line?  Surely there must be a Plan B, if all the traffic lights in Brisbane went red and stayed red do you think the traffic would just say "Oh well that's bad we'll have to get out here and find another way home" Come on!  Was one of the many thousands of people dumped yesterday by the trains stopping at Redbank and as if that wasn't bad enough then the guard on th etrain was saying their are very limited buses so you might want to organise other ways home which of course at Redbank then leads to absolute chaos on the roads.

[ozbob]

Welcome hadenoughipswich!  And welcome to the club.  I think all Ipswich line punters are getting little weary.

OK, last night  I only have the broad details, but a tree fell on some critical signal equipment.  There is a procedure whereby trains can still run under a written authority (safe working form), but I suspect that the tree may  have been blocking the tracks last evening which prevented that.

The tree had been damaged no doubt due to recent weather.  I suppose one could argue that all trees should be removed, but I don't think that is going to happen either.  Trees that do pose obvious risks to the rail corridor are normally pruned/removed as needed.

Thanks for sharing your comments.