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[techblitz]

I ended up getting stuck at Banoon, and after about a 30min wait, I headed back inbound on a packed to the brim Brisbane City and Ferny Grove service.

Would have 135"d it after a small walk up troughton rd

Its good that the QR execs see first hand the effects of these major delays. They are the ones who need to press the government often for tougher penalties on gate/bridge strikes. The general public never hear back if they have or havent.....

[ozbob]

Yo, indeed.  However if a 15 minute timetable is running 15 minutes late, most won't notice ..

I am heading out on the Beenleigh line shortly, see what is going on ...

Made it to Park Road, before I had to head back for some interviews (9 and 7 News).  Plenty of trains although all behind on timetable.  Everything seems to be on time now (presently at Central).

Managed to have a good look around platform 4 Park Road, now in regular use (peak). 

[HappyTrainGuy]

Railway line? What railway line?

[ozbob]

Gawd ...

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Twitter

Jeff Addison ‏@Jeffrey_Addison 2m

@Robert_Dow Delay at Morayfield now.. a blinking truck stuck under a bridge ahead... #poorqr

Sent to all outlets:

20th January 2014

Queensland:  Bridge strikes, level crossing incidents continue unabated - action demanded today.

Greetings,

On one of the most important days for rail and public transport in SEQ ever, two boom gate strikes have already caused delays, not only for the public transport network but also the road network. Serious incident in Toowoomba Friday night.  It is time that serious sanctions were imposed on these clowns.  Life time suspensions make actually endear the behaviour change that is lacking with selfish motorists in Queensland.

What's new?

Best wishes
Robert

Contact:

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

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Media Release 29 May 2009 re-released 20 January 2014

Queensland:  Bridge strikes, level crossing incidents continue unabated - action demanded today.

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport users has called for immediate action to stop road users causing chaos with the rail network, and for the Government to get serious about bridge strikes.

Robert Dow, spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Yesterday on the QR Citytrain network more chaos from bridge strikes and motorists disregarding road rules and smashing into boom gates.  It is time that something was done!  Enough is enough."

"Heavy vehicles, buses and trucks must stop at all unprotected level crossings immediately and only proceed if safe to do so."

"We call on the Queensland Government to take decisive actions today before there is another disaster."

Contact:

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

[ozbob]

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5446/details

Trains suspended Morayfield to Caboolture due to bridgestrike.

Last updated: 5.19pm Monday 20 January 2014

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast trains travelling in both directions are suspended between Morayfield station and Caboolture station due to bridgestrike at the William Barry bridge,  Morayfield. Technicians are en route.

[Cam]

Waiting at South Brisbane station since 5.09pm. 3 Gold Coast and 3 Cleveland Line services have departed without a Beenleigh Line service departing. Translink website indicates the 5.12pm (ex South Brisbane)  Beenleigh Line service was cancelled due to staffing issues leaving a 22 minute gap between Beenleigh Line services. Fortunately my wife can pick up my son from day care otherwise I would be up for additional charges. Not a good start to the new timetable.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

20th January 2014

Re: Queensland: Bridge strikes, level crossing incidents continue unabated - action demanded today.

Greetings,

The farce continues ...

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5446/details

Trains suspended Morayfield to Caboolture due to bridgestrike.

Last updated: 5.19pm Monday 20 January 2014

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast trains travelling in both directions are suspended between Morayfield station and Caboolture station due to bridgestrike at the William Barry bridge,  Morayfield. Technicians are en route.

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These idiots should be simply put off the road for life.

Best wishes
Robert

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

Sent to all outlets:

20th January 2014

Queensland:  Bridge strikes, level crossing incidents continue unabated - action demanded today.

Greetings,

On one of the most important days for rail and public transport in SEQ ever, two boom gate strikes have already caused delays, not only for the public transport network but also the road network. Serious incident in Toowoomba Friday night.  It is time that serious sanctions were imposed on these clowns.  Life time suspensions make actually endear the behaviour change that is lacking with selfish motorists in Queensland.

What's new?

Best wishes
Robert

Contact:

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

===============================================

Media Release 29 May 2009 re-released 20 January 2014

Queensland:  Bridge strikes, level crossing incidents continue unabated - action demanded today.

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport users has called for immediate action to stop road users causing chaos with the rail network, and for the Government to get serious about bridge strikes.

Robert Dow, spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Yesterday on the QR Citytrain network more chaos from bridge strikes and motorists disregarding road rules and smashing into boom gates.  It is time that something was done!  Enough is enough."

"Heavy vehicles, buses and trucks must stop at all unprotected level crossings immediately and only proceed if safe to do so."

"We call on the Queensland Government to take decisive actions today before there is another disaster."

Contact:

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

[ozbob]

Twitter

Dave Andrews ‏@chopperdaveqld

Truck v rail bridge .. William Berry Dr behind M'field shopping centre - trains are suspended in both directions http://t.co/bLhrjZ0i1W

[HappyTrainGuy]

Waiting at South Brisbane station since 5.09pm. 3 Gold Coast and 3 Cleveland Line services have departed without a Beenleigh Line service departing. Translink website indicates the 5.12pm (ex South Brisbane)  Beenleigh Line service was cancelled due to staffing issues leaving a 22 minute gap between Beenleigh Line services. Fortunately my wife can pick up my son from day care otherwise I would be up for additional charges. Not a good start to the new timetable.

Apparently there are still a couple minor issues relating to a couple crews or rollingstock (pretty sure its the later) still being out of position which was then combined with a service failing and having to be taken out just before the start of peak hour. Pretty sure a Ferny Grove-City service was told to run express to start its service from an earlier station to try and get things back on schedule for peak hour.

Twitter

Dave Andrews ‏@chopperdaveqld

Truck v rail bridge .. William Berry Dr behind M'field shopping centre - trains are suspended in both directions http://t.co/bLhrjZ0i1W

Another bloody rental truck.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5446/details

Services resumed: Morayfield to Caboolture after bridgestrike, delays 40 mins

Last updated: 6.04pm Monday 20 January 2014

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast trains have resumed travelling in both directions between Morayfield station and Caboolture station after an earlier bridgestrike at the William Barry bridge, Morayfield. Passengers can expect residual delays of up to 40 minutes.

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Pax have been turfed out of the 4.18pm Nambour service( ex Central) apparently without explanation at Caboolture, after enduring a 50 minute wait ..

[techblitz]

Damn...not having the best of luck today are they....

[STB]

I'd hazard a guess that train either doesn't have a clear path without causing problems to the other trains around it, or the crew is in danger of going beyond their rostered hours.

[STB]

I ended up getting stuck at Banoon, and after about a 30min wait, I headed back inbound on a packed to the brim Brisbane City and Ferny Grove service.

Would have 135"d it after a small walk up troughton rd

Its good that the QR execs see first hand the effects of these major delays. They are the ones who need to press the government often for tougher penalties on gate/bridge strikes. The general public never hear back if they have or havent.....

I found out that even the Transport Minister was caught out by the delays this morning, when he was due to do a media gig at Altandi for the new timetables.  That was quickly switched to Park Road after the truck decided to play chicken with the boom gates, and lost.

[ozbob]

I'd hazard a guess that train either doesn't have a clear path without causing problems to the other trains around it, or the crew is in danger of going beyond their rostered hours.

Yes, probably the later ..  it is a Springfield Central starter ... 

however, at least explaining to the passengers what is going on would be a good move  ... 

[Fares_Fair]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5446/details

Services resumed: Morayfield to Caboolture after bridgestrike, delays 40 mins

Last updated: 6.04pm Monday 20 January 2014

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast trains have resumed travelling in both directions between Morayfield station and Caboolture station after an earlier bridgestrike at the William Barry bridge, Morayfield. Passengers can expect residual delays of up to 40 minutes.

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Pax have been turfed out of the 4.18pm Nambour service( ex Central) apparently without explanation at Caboolture, after enduring a 50 minute wait ..

After being told to disembark at Caboolture, we waited on Platform 1 wondering what would happen next - that was my last tweet.

We watched our train go off to park.
A short time after my last tweet we were informed to go over to Platform 2 where we caught the train travelling behind us (the 4:40pm ex-Central).
I was unable to tweet this further information as my phone battery by then had died.


The point I would like noted is that the bridge inspector took 45 minutes to arrive on location.

[pangwen]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5446/details

Services resumed: Morayfield to Caboolture after bridgestrike, delays 40 mins

Last updated: 6.04pm Monday 20 January 2014

Caboolture and Sunshine Coast trains have resumed travelling in both directions between Morayfield station and Caboolture station after an earlier bridgestrike at the William Barry bridge, Morayfield. Passengers can expect residual delays of up to 40 minutes.

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Pax have been turfed out of the 4.18pm Nambour service( ex Central) apparently without explanation at Caboolture, after enduring a 50 minute wait ..

After being told to disembark at Caboolture, we waited on Platform 1 wondering what would happen next - that was my last tweet.

We watched our train go off to park.
A short time after my last tweet we were informed to go over to Platform 2 where we caught the train travelling behind us (the 4:40pm ex-Central).
I was unable to tweet this further information as my phone battery by then had died.


The point I would like noted is that the bridge inspector took 45 minutes to arrive on location.

That's pretty good, assuming that the bridge inspector had to be mobilised from a central location (i.e. Brisbane CBD). Takes about that long to drive out to Morayfield during off-peak times.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5466/details

3.52am Caboolture to Rosewood train delayed

Last updated: 4.24am Tuesday 21 January 2014

The 3.52am Caboolture to Rosewood train has been delayed due to a signal fault. Service now starting from Narangba at 4.25am arriving at Central at 5.15am and Rosewood at 6.40am.

The next service departing Caboolture will be at 4.22am.

[ozbob]

Radio report (612) of a ' signal failure ' on the Cleveland line around Thornside/Lota, causing some delays ... hey ho ...

[ozbob]

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5471/details

Delays due to a signal fault: Cleveland line

Last updated: 6.57am Tuesday 21 January 2014

Due to a signal and track fault at Lota station, customers travelling inbound along the Cleveland line will be terminating at the Thornside station.

Customers travelling outbound towards Cleveland will be terminated at Manly.

Customers will experience delays of up to 30 minutes in each direction.

[ozbob]

Twitter

TransLink SEQ ‏@TransLinkSEQ 52m

Cleveland line trains resumed Manly-Thorneside following signal + track fault. Residual delays up to 60mins http://bit.ly/1igW9JL  #qr

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At least a quick rectification ...

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5546/details

Trains suspended: Ormeau-Helensvale

Last updated: 8.10am Wednesday 22 January 2014

At the request of emergency services, Gold Coast line trains are suspended in both directions between Ormeau and Helensvale. Customers can expect delays of up to 60 minutes.

Buses are being arranged to transport customers between these stations are expected to commence operating at 9am.

[ozbob]

^ despite this setback, seems overall the AM peak has gone well today.  Inbound peak past this.  No idiots driving into bridges or boom gates a welcome change ... how long before the next?

[ozbob]

Gold Coast Bulletin --> Gold Coast trains have been delayed after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a train at Coomera

GOLD Coast train services have been halted following reports a pedestrian has been hit by a train near the Coomera railway station this morning.

Emergency crews have rushed to the scene, about 1km south of the Foxwell Road station, after reports came in that a pedestrian had been hit at about 7.45am.

The welfare of person is not yet known.

Emergency services are currently trying to access the railway track. Coomera railway station has been closed.

Long train delays are expected. Commuters are advised to make other plans or prepare for long delays.

TransLink will start transporting commuters by bus between stations around the incident. Bus services are expected to start by 9am.

[Derwan]

So far this week we've had:

Monday AM: Idiot driver running into the boomgates
Monday PM: Idiot driver running into the overbridge
Tuesday AM: Track/signal faults
Wednesday AM: Idiot pedestrian getting struck by a train

Combined with the introduction of the new timetable, it's been a nightmare week for QR.

This makes it extremely difficult to work out what the teething issues for the new timetable are.

[ozbob]

Suicide sadly ..

http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/gold-coast-trains-have-been-delayed-after-a-pedestrian-was-reportedly-hit-by-a-train-at-coomera/story-fnj94idh-1226807374554

Gold Coast trains have been delayed after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a train at Coomera

    Tanya Westthorp
    Gold Coast Bulletin
    January 22, 2014 8:50AM

GOLD Coast train services have been halted following reports a pedestrian has been hit by a train near the Coomera railway station this morning.

Emergency crews have rushed to the scene, about 1km south of the Foxwell Road station, after reports came in that a pedestrian had been hit at about 7.45am.

Trains are expected to remain stopped until about 10am.

Commuters are advised to make other plans or prepare for long delays.

TransLink will transport commuters by bus between stations around the incident. Bus services are expected to start by 9am.

Police believe there were no suspicious circumstances in the pedestrian's death.

Anyone in crisis is encouraged to call Lifeline on 13 11 14

[SurfRail]

Must have been the service after mine (ex 7:12 Robina).  No issues for me this morning.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5546/details

Trains resumed: Coomera-Helensvale

Last updated: 11.18am Wednesday 22 January 2014

Gold Coast line trains have resumed in both directions between Coomera and Helensvale following a person being struck by a train at Coomera. Customers can expect residual delays of up to 30 minutes.

[Fares_Fair]

So far this week we've had:

Monday AM: Idiot driver running into the boomgates
Monday PM: Idiot driver running into the overbridge
Tuesday AM: Track/signal faults
Wednesday AM: Idiot pedestrian getting struck by a train

Combined with the introduction of the new timetable, it's been a nightmare week for QR.

This makes it extremely difficult to work out what the teething issues for the new timetable are.

Concur ... every village has its idiot but there seems to be way too many villages near railway corridors   

[ozbob]

And ... there is more folks ...

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5576/details

30 min delays outbound due to points failure

Last updated: 2.46pm Wednesday 22 January 2014

Beenleigh, Gold Coast and Cleveland line trains are delayed up to 30 minutes outbound due to a points failure at South Brisbane. Inbound trains are unaffected.

Technicians are on site.

[ozbob]

^ some outbound services are going via Tennyson ..   

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5576/details

30 min delays outbound due to earlier points failure

Last updated: 3.32pm Wednesday 22 January 2014

The following trains are delayed due to an earlier points fault at South Brisbane station:

Airport line: 1.40pm Varsity Lakes to Airport train is delayed 14 minutes and is now due to arrive at Domestic Airport station at 3.52pm.

Beenleigh line: Trains are delayed up to 14 minutes outbound

Caboolture line: Trains are delayed up to 12 minute outbound

Cleveland line: Trains are delayed up to 9 minutes outbound

Ferny Grove line: The 2.41pm Central to Ferny Grove train is delayed 35 minutes and is now due to arrive at Ferny Grove station at 3.50pm.

Gold Coast line: Trains are delaued up to 9 mintues outbound

Shorncliffe line: Trains are delayed up to 21 minutes outbound

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5596/details

2.58pm Bowen Hills to Beenleigh train delayed at the Police request

Last updated: 4.01pm Wednesday 22 January 2014

At the request of police, 2.58pm Bowen Hills to Beenleigh train has been held at Banoon station. Customers can expect delays of up to 25 minutes.

[ozbob]

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[ozbob]

Train status 4.30pm 22nd January 2014



Sunshine Coasters looking good!   

[STB]

I must say, the Train Controllers must be really be getting their pay day with these delays this week.  They might need a well earned stiff drink by the end of it all.

[ozbob]

https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandRail/posts/728467063838323

Queensland Rail

We apologise to customers who may have been disrupted due to a few issues on the network this afternoon beyond our control.

The extreme heat affected our infrastructure at two inner city locations earlier this afternoon – the points at South Brisbane and signalling at Milton. In addition, police requested we stop running trains through Banoon on the Beenleigh line for close to an hour.

Our response teams fixed the infrastructure quickly and trains have resumed following the police incident. Unfortunately, there are some residual delays and as a result, we have needed to change certain trains to three car services to keep you moving.

Safety remains our highest priority and we're working hard to get everyone home safely. Once again we're sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

[Fares_Fair]

Train status 4.30pm 22nd January 2014



Sunshine Coasters looking good!   

yes, and we were. No dramas, 'cool runnings' 

[ozbob]

Hey ho, hey ho ...

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http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5641/details

Delays 40 mins : Lindum and Hemmant stations

Last updated: 7.13am Thursday 23 January 2014

Cleveland line trains travelling inbound will experience delays of up to 40 minutes due to a mechanical issue between Lindum and Hemmant stations.

[Arnz]

Meanwhile.. a truck hits the rail bridge at Wynnum Road, ticking off not only the rail users, but the car users too. (as Wynnum Road is a major road).

Edit: seems to have cleared up now.

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5666/details

Last updated: 10.26am Thursday 23 January 2014

Cleveland line trains have resumed between Cannon Hill and Morningside stations following  earlier bridge strike at Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill

Customers can expect residual delays of up to 30 minutes.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/5641/details

Delays due to earlier mechanical fault

Last updated: 11.05am Thursday 23 January 2014

Following trains delayed due to an earlier mechanical issue between Lindum and Hemmant stations.

Shorncliffe line:

     Trains travelling in both directions will experience delays of up to 30 minutes.

Gold Coast line:

    The 9.29am Central to Varsity Lakes train will terminate at Robina station.
    The 9.59am Central to Varsity Lakes train is delayed 20 minutes and now due to arrive Varsity Lakes station at 11.40am.
    The 11.10am Varsity Lakes to Brisbane Airport will start from Robina station.