Reported service disruptions rail - no longer in use

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017508367323971584

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017509123020095488

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188351

7.22am Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train cancelled

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 7.03am (12 minutes ago)

The 7.22am Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train has been cancelled due to an earlier rollingstock issue.

The next Kippa-Ring to Roma Street train will depart Kippa-Ring station at 7.28am.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/1017540900476481536

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188376

8.29am Central to Varsity Lakes train delayed 12 mins

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 8.30am (26 minutes ago)

The 8.29am Central to Varsity Lakes train is delayed 12 minutes. Reason still under investigation.

This train is now due to arrive at Varsity Lakes station at 10.04am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188386

7.54am Cleveland to Central train cancelled

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 8.38am (16 minutes ago)


The 7.54am Cleveland to Central train has been cancelled due to a broken down train at Wynnum station.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188396

8.09am Cleveland to Central train cancelled

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 8.57am (a minute ago)

The 8.09am Cleveland to Central train has been cancelled due to a broken down train at Wynnum.

[ozbob]

I am calling it ...      

It's official!

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/1017557447387504640

[ozbob]

Following on from my ' official call ' it so happens that 7 News is doing a story on the number of issues this morning.

They contacted me and I have agreed to be interviewed at Goodna rail if needed.  To be confirmed.

[ozbob]

7 News confirmed.

The above disruptions are not complete. 

See > https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ  for the full procession this morning so far ..

[ozbob]

Queensland Rail is battling on with an aged train fleet, of which many should have been long retired.

The botched NGR project has meant delays in getting new trains into service.   

Queensland Rail has been doing a good job in keeping a lot of the old trains running.  But a point is reached when it gets very difficult.

The problem is one outside Queensland Rail's control.  DTMR / TransLink have much to answer for in my opinion. 

It is time the Govt announced their arrangements for the NGR Inquiry. 

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Joffre2000/status/1017570960054947841

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188451

11.59am Central to Varsity Lakes train delayed 16 mins

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 12.09pm (in a few seconds)

The 11.59am Central to Varsity Lakes train is delayed 16 minutes due to a mechanical issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Varsity Lakes station at 1.38pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188471

11.59am Central-Varsity Lakes train cancelled Robina-Varsity Lakes

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 1.08pm (2 minutes ago)

The 11.59am Central to Varsity Lakes train has been cancelled from Robina to Varsity Lakes station due to an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Central to Varsity Lakes train will depart Central station at 12.29pm

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188476

1.40pm Varsity Lakes-Central train cancelled Varsity Lakes-Robina

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 1.12pm (a minute ago)

The 1.40pm Varsity Lakes to Central train has been cancelled from Varsity Lakes to Robina due to  an earlier mechanical issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Central train will depart Varsity Lakes station 2.10pm

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017609522309820416

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017618333846269952

[Cazza]

https://twitter.com/Joffre2000/status/1017570960054947841

12 car trains for the Cleveland Line will certainly help with peak overcrowding

[ozbob]

Ha ha !   

Meanwhile ...

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/1017649047816073216

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ/status/1017650088678711296

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1017653334948212736

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188556

4.10pm Varsity Lakes - Roma Street train cancelled

Last reviewed: Friday 13 Jul 2018 at 4.46pm (8 minutes ago)

The 4.10pm Varsity Lakes to Roma Street train has been cancelled due to a rollingstock issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Roma Street train will depart Varsity Lakes at 4.40pm.

[ozbob]

^

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017665192258297856

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

13th July 2018

Abnormal number of service disruptions on rail network today 13th July 2018

Greetings,

There has been an abnormal number of rail service disruptions today.  As of now there has been around 23 separate service disruption notices reported by https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ today, mainly due to rollingstock issues and mechanical issues.

This is a very high number of disruptions. Queries to Queensland Rail remain unanswered/ignored.

What is going on?  Is there some kind of industrial problem?  Or is it just the tired EMUs and broken NGR trains failing?

Please explain!  The rail network is collapsing!

Best wishes,
Robert

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

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017676289723912197

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017678828804534272

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017680317883138048

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1017683878775910400

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

14th July 2018

Why all the disruptions?  Here are some clues ..

Good Morning,

Still no explanation for the very unusual procession of service delays and cancellations on our rail network yesterday.

One can only assume that the aged EMUs are becoming increasingly unreliable, and the NGRs are having more ' juvenile failures '.  The thought has occurred it might also be an industrial problem ' work to rule ' or other such thing.

Thanks to 7 News Brisbane for their interest in this most odd day https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1017683878775910400

" Hundreds of commuters have struggled to get to work on time this morning, after more train cancellations and a break down on the problem-plagued rail network.  "

Queensland Rail battle on with a problem not of their primary making.  The botched NGR project demands a proper and full inquiry by Government.  The delays with the introduction to service of the NGRs, and the unreliability of the NGRs themselves apparently, have brought our rail network to its knees.  A reduced service, unreliable disconnected mess.

Well done bumblers at TMR.  I guess you all be in line for more cash bonuses this year, whilst the rail network fails around your ears.

Shambles!

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

Sent to all outlets:

13th July 2018

Abnormal number of service disruptions on rail network today 13th July 2018

Greetings,

There has been an abnormal number of rail service disruptions today.  As of now there has been around 23 separate service disruption notices reported by https://twitter.com/TransLinkSEQ today, mainly due to rollingstock issues and mechanical issues.

This is a very high number of disruptions. Queries to Queensland Rail remain unanswered/ignored.

What is going on?  Is there some kind of industrial problem?  Or is it just the tired EMUs and broken NGR trains failing?

Please explain!  The rail network is collapsing!

Best wishes,
Robert

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

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017813014865588224

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017815118665605121

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1017968528689807361

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188571

6.17am Central-Cleveland train delayed 15 mins

Last reviewed: Saturday 14 Jul 2018 at 6.37am (9 minutes ago)

The 6.17am Central to Cleveland train is delayed 15 minutes due to a rostering issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Cleveland Station at 7.35am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188611

6.40am Varsity Lakes-Central train cancelled

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 6.53am (43 minutes ago)

The 6.40am Varsity Lakes to Central train has been cancelled at Robina station due to a mechanical issue.

The next Varsity Lakes to Central train will depart Varsity Lakes Station at 7.10am.

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NGR ?

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188631

8.18am Roma Street-Kippa-Ring train delayed 15 mins

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 8.34am (in a minute)

The 8.18am Roma Street to Kippa-Ring train is delayed 15 minutes due to a signal issue.

This train is now due to arrive at Kippa-Ring Station at 9.30am.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188646

10.52am Central-Kippa-Ring train cancelled: Northgate-Kippa-Ring

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 11.21am (13 minutes ago)

The 10.52am Central to Kippa-Ring train has been cancelled at Northgate station due to a rollingstock issue.

The next Central to Kippa-Ring  train departed Central station at 11.02am.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188651

12.16pm Kippa-Ring-Central train cancelled: Kippa-Ring-Bowen Hills

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 11.29am (3 minutes ago)

The 12.16pm Kippa-Ring to Central train has been cancelled from Kippa-Ring to Bowen Hills due to a rollingstock issue.

The next Kippa-Ring to Central train train will depart Kippa-Ring Station at 12.46pm.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1018310857711685632

[HappyTrainGuy]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1018310857711685632

274 just trundled back with another door failure. Safeworking prevented it from travelling further than Northgate. I think the Caboolture train stopped all stations to Petrie as a result. Northbound tilt was also held up as a result of the smu waiting for a platform to turn around at at Northgate.

[ozbob]

^

Is it still allowed to lock the door, tape it and carry on?  I used to see this a bit a while back but I assume not allowed anymore?

We can only hope last Friday's run is not repeated tomorrow.  It is very difficult for QR.  The NGRs should have been running in 2016 with nearly all in service now.  One totally botched project having enormous repercussions hey?

It does seem that the NGRs are still having the odd issue as well  Doors?

[HappyTrainGuy]

Yes single doors are still locked. Even entire carriages are still locked off which was done a few weeks back before it was scheduled for a peak hour run. I'm sure a few punters would have sprinted when they saw the 2nd carriage from the end entirely locked off haha. The door fault wasn't a lock and continue as it was a system issue hence it being withdrawn from service.

[ozbob]

^ thanks.

Meanwhile ..

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188661

1.07pm Central-Nambour train delayed 15 mins

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 1.57pm (in a minute)

The 1.07pm Central to Nambour train is delayed 15 minutes due to congestion on the network.

This train is now due to arrive at Nambour Station station at 3.11pm.

[ozbob]

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188671

2.07pm Ipswich-Central train delayed 15 mins

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 2.32pm (15 minutes ago)

The 2.07pm Ipswich to Central train is delayed 15 minutes due to heavy passenger loading.

This train is now due to arrive at Ipswich Station at 2.37pm.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188676

3.07pm Central-Caboolture train delayed 15 mins

Last reviewed: Sunday 15 Jul 2018 at 2.37pm (6 minutes ago)

The 3.07pm Central to Caboolture train is delayed 15 minutes due to heavy passenger loading.

This train is now due to arrive at Caboolture Station at 4.12pm.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/Robert_Dow/status/1018578295544115200

[ozbob]

And so it begins ...

https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188786

The 5.37am Roma Street-Ferny Grove train cancelled

Last reviewed: Monday 16 Jul 2018 at 6.09am (6 minutes ago)

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

The next train will depart Roma Street Station at 6.52am.

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https://translink.com.au/service-updates/188791

The 6.32am Ferny Grove-Central train cancelled

Last reviewed: Monday 16 Jul 2018 at 6.13am (4 minutes ago)

The 6.32am Ferny Grove to Central train has been cancelled due to a rollingstock issue.

The next train will depart Ferny Grove Station at 6.40am.