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Roderick Smith
Apr 10, 2026, 2:27:56 AMApr 10
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Roderick
Tues.7.4.26 Metro X
4.25 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses are replacing trains between Oakleigh and Westall (an overhead-power fault). Trains each side have delays.
- 16.48 Trains are resuming. First: 15.57 ex Arden; 16.04 ex Dandenong.
- 17.11 Ever planning on running a Pakenham again in this lifetime? The last three have changed to Cranbourne.
- 17.23 your new stations are completely full of people waiting for trains that aren’t turning up.
- Shit services
- Useless
11.18 Hurstbridge line: Major delays (a trespasser in the Heidelberg area). Trains may remain stationary foe extended periods at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 11.29 Clearing.
16.05 Mernda/Hurstbridge lines: Major delays (police in the North Richmond area). Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for extended periods; train services may be altered.
- 16.18 clearing.
- 16.18 Our driver (at Bell) just muttered something incoherent over the speaker. What’s he telling us?
Pakenham/Cranbourne trains will originate and terminate at South Yarra from 20.00 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works), also Wed. https://tinyurl.com/mv3477jv
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works), also Wed. & Thurs. https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Upfield from 20.30 until the last tain (maintenance and renewal works), also Wed. https://tinyurl.com/ynhesa3b
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 20.35 until the last train (maintenance & renwal works), also Wed. No trains operate via Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/ypfwsu6s
Craigieburn line: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed.
Mernda/Hurstbridge trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works).
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley lines: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed. To/from Southern Cross, catch a Craigieburn/Newport/Frankston train; to/from loop stations catch a city-circle replacement bus.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9216552/canberras-iconic-1974-bus-shelters-eye-heritage-listing
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-sa/adelaide-train-violence-escalates-as-commuters-report-stabbings-assaults-and-harassment-over-past-12-months/news-story/dc1833ad37b1e0d154702a823f17d0a0
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/adelaide-tops-australian-cities-for-longest-daily-commute-distance
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/major-rail-shutdown-to-cause-posteaster-commuter-chaos-across-south-east-queensland/news-story/645fed622722429d0574e6a471d66538
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Wed.8.4.26
Wed.8.4.26 Metro X
4.42 Buses to replace trains Glen Waverley - Darling (vandalism), eta over 50 min.
- countdown 30-15.
5.30 & 7.00 Buses are in operation, with more enroute.
- 6.42 Will the line be operational in the afternoon?
- 7.23 Trains are resuming. First: 7.01 ex Flinders St; 7.19 ex Glen Waverley.
- copper-wire theft has hit Melbourne.
- Wonder if it's the same person?
Pakenham/Cranbourne trains will originate and terminate at South Yarra from 20.00 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/mv3477jv
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works), also Thurs. https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Upfield from 20.30 until the last tain (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/ynhesa3b
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 20.35 until the last train (maintenance & renwal works) Wed. No trains operate via Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/ypfwsu6s
Craigieburn line: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed.
Mernda/Hurstbridge trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works).
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley lines: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works). To/from Southern Cross, catch a Craigieburn/Newport/Frankston train; to/from loop stations catch a city-circle replacement bus.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/v-line-overwhelmed-by-easter-travellers-free-public-transport-push-20260407-p5zly9.html
https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/queensland-rail-extends-planned-train-track-closures-citing-protected-industrial-action-by-union-workers/ar-AA20p18H
https://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/free-hobart-buses-spark-huge-passenger-surge-on-first-day-of-scheme/news-story/3a46c09e90fd85288652709a4340ae8d
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-rail-shutdown-extended-queensland-rail-blames-union-for-delays/news-story/844d62db528848a1b912006e0696c41b
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/you-can-t-ride-these-new-wagons-on-sydney-s-train-lines-but-they-should-make-life-easier-20260408-p5zm2y.html
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/key-train-lines-to-remain-closed-for-rest-of-month-20260408-p5zmc1.html
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-last-big-oil-crisis-in-1979-led-to-a-new-rail-revolution-in-wa-what-will-this-one-bring-20260405-p5zlfa.html
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Thurs.9.4.26
Thurs.9.4.26 Metro X
15.34 Mernda/Hurstbridge lines: Major delays (flooding in the Clifton Hill area). Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for extended periods, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 15.58 Flooding?! Are you for real flooding is the excuse this time!? that's ridiculous why is Clifton Hill such a mess constantly, this sorta crap only happens on the Mernda/Hurstbridge lines. Absolutely ridiculous.
- 16.20 Ya’ll need to just get these trains running. Can’t keep waiting it out at the pub, I’m going broke.
- 17.10 Well there's a surprise....not!
- 17.18 clearing.
16.20 Pakenham line: Major delays (a trespasser in the Cardinia Rd area). Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 16.37 Clearing.
18.22 & 20.47 Upfield line: there is no station power / platform lighting at Moreland (an external power fault). Take extra care boarding/alighting.
- At least PT is free. Crap, but free.
18.36 Glen Waverley line: Major delays (a tram blocking tracks in the Kooyong area). Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 18.48 clearing.
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works). https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
21.28 Major delays (an ill passenger requiring medical assistance at Sandringham). Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses replace trains between Oakleigh and Westall from 0.10 until the last train (urgent works).
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-government-reveals-first-glimpse-of-future-sydney-metro-west-stations/ar-AA20trVC
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/sydney-light-rail-trialled-sensors-after-death-but-scrapped-project-due-to-cost-before-second-fatality-whistleblower-claims/ar-AA20skNZ
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/transit-officers-on-darwin-s-dangerous-bus-network-will-soon-be-armed-with-guns/ar-AA20seIU
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-opposition-promises-200-more-psos-to-patrol-railway-stations-across-melbourne/ar-AA20trVx
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9217700/act-government-900m-transport-plan-questioned-for-value
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/cross-river-rail-priority-means-years-of-pain-ahead-for-train-commuters/news-story/25301c4ba3cac6f411db0db2f936a734
Steamrail open day video newport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxCL6LUgCu4
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/editorial-track-closure-farce-a-sick-april-fools-joke-on-commuters/news-story/de3ad84b17e647f7ebd2c3c3bb679182
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/why-brisbanes-train-network-is-in-chaos-and-when-it-will-end/news-story/5a59a1420e34d6e43ac71b5b5cbcf445
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-big-hole-designed-to-ease-sydney-s-transport-woes-and-a-housing-crisis-20260409-p5zmep.html
https://www.afr.com/politics/first-look-at-six-new-stations-will-metro-west-be-sydney-s-best-20260409-p5zmho
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Sent: Friday 10 April 2026 at 12:13:12 pm AEST
Subject: Tues.7-Thurs.9.4.26 daily digests, austerity issues
Roderick
Tues.7.4.26 Metro X
4.25 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses are replacing trains between Oakleigh and Westall (an overhead-power fault). Trains each side have delays.
- 16.48 Trains are resuming. First: 15.57 ex Arden; 16.04 ex Dandenong.
- 17.11 Ever planning on running a Pakenham again in this lifetime? The last three have changed to Cranbourne.
- 17.23 your new stations are completely full of people waiting for trains that aren’t turning up.
- Shit services
- Useless
11.18 Hurstbridge line: Major delays (a trespasser in the Heidelberg area). Trains may remain stationary foe extended periods at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 11.29 Clearing.
16.05 Mernda/Hurstbridge lines: Major delays (police in the North Richmond area). Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for extended periods; train services may be altered.
- 16.18 clearing.
- 16.18 Our driver (at Bell) just muttered something incoherent over the speaker. What’s he telling us?
Pakenham/Cranbourne trains will originate and terminate at South Yarra from 20.00 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works), also Wed. https://tinyurl.com/mv3477jv
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works), also Wed. & Thurs. https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Upfield from 20.30 until the last tain (maintenance and renewal works), also Wed. https://tinyurl.com/ynhesa3b
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 20.35 until the last train (maintenance & renwal works), also Wed. No trains operate via Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/ypfwsu6s
Craigieburn line: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed.
Mernda/Hurstbridge trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works).
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley lines: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed. To/from Southern Cross, catch a Craigieburn/Newport/Frankston train; to/from loop stations catch a city-circle replacement bus.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9216552/canberras-iconic-1974-bus-shelters-eye-heritage-listing
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-sa/adelaide-train-violence-escalates-as-commuters-report-stabbings-assaults-and-harassment-over-past-12-months/news-story/dc1833ad37b1e0d154702a823f17d0a0
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/adelaide-tops-australian-cities-for-longest-daily-commute-distance
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/major-rail-shutdown-to-cause-posteaster-commuter-chaos-across-south-east-queensland/news-story/645fed622722429d0574e6a471d66538
======
Wed.8.4.26
Wed.8.4.26 Metro X
4.42 Buses to replace trains Glen Waverley - Darling (vandalism), eta over 50 min.
- countdown 30-15.
5.30 & 7.00 Buses are in operation, with more enroute.
- 6.42 Will the line be operational in the afternoon?
- 7.23 Trains are resuming. First: 7.01 ex Flinders St; 7.19 ex Glen Waverley.
- copper-wire theft has hit Melbourne.
- Wonder if it's the same person?
Pakenham/Cranbourne trains will originate and terminate at South Yarra from 20.00 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/mv3477jv
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works), also Thurs. https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Upfield from 20.30 until the last tain (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/ynhesa3b
Sunbury line: Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunshine from 20.35 until the last train (maintenance & renwal works) Wed. No trains operate via Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/ypfwsu6s
Craigieburn line: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works), also Wed.
Mernda/Hurstbridge trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works).
Lilydale/Belgrave/Alamein/Glen Waverley lines: All trains run direct to/from Flinders St from 21.00 until the last train (maintenance & renewal works). To/from Southern Cross, catch a Craigieburn/Newport/Frankston train; to/from loop stations catch a city-circle replacement bus.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/v-line-overwhelmed-by-easter-travellers-free-public-transport-push-20260407-p5zly9.html
https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/queensland-rail-extends-planned-train-track-closures-citing-protected-industrial-action-by-union-workers/ar-AA20p18H
https://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/free-hobart-buses-spark-huge-passenger-surge-on-first-day-of-scheme/news-story/3a46c09e90fd85288652709a4340ae8d
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/brisbane-rail-shutdown-extended-queensland-rail-blames-union-for-delays/news-story/844d62db528848a1b912006e0696c41b
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/you-can-t-ride-these-new-wagons-on-sydney-s-train-lines-but-they-should-make-life-easier-20260408-p5zm2y.html
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/key-train-lines-to-remain-closed-for-rest-of-month-20260408-p5zmc1.html
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-last-big-oil-crisis-in-1979-led-to-a-new-rail-revolution-in-wa-what-will-this-one-bring-20260405-p5zlfa.html
======
Thurs.9.4.26
Thurs.9.4.26 Metro X
15.34 Mernda/Hurstbridge lines: Major delays (flooding in the Clifton Hill area). Trains may remain stationary at or between stations for extended periods, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 15.58 Flooding?! Are you for real flooding is the excuse this time!? that's ridiculous why is Clifton Hill such a mess constantly, this sorta crap only happens on the Mernda/Hurstbridge lines. Absolutely ridiculous.
- 16.20 Ya’ll need to just get these trains running. Can’t keep waiting it out at the pub, I’m going broke.
- 17.10 Well there's a surprise....not!
- 17.18 clearing.
16.20 Pakenham line: Major delays (a trespasser in the Cardinia Rd area). Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 16.37 Clearing.
18.22 & 20.47 Upfield line: there is no station power / platform lighting at Moreland (an external power fault). Take extra care boarding/alighting.
- At least PT is free. Crap, but free.
18.36 Glen Waverley line: Major delays (a tram blocking tracks in the Kooyong area). Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 18.48 clearing.
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee from 20.30 until the last train (works). https://tinyurl.com/42f47w63
21.28 Major delays (an ill passenger requiring medical assistance at Sandringham). Trains may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Buses replace trains between Oakleigh and Westall from 0.10 until the last train (urgent works).
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-government-reveals-first-glimpse-of-future-sydney-metro-west-stations/ar-AA20trVC
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/sydney-light-rail-trialled-sensors-after-death-but-scrapped-project-due-to-cost-before-second-fatality-whistleblower-claims/ar-AA20skNZ
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/transit-officers-on-darwin-s-dangerous-bus-network-will-soon-be-armed-with-guns/ar-AA20seIU
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/victorian-opposition-promises-200-more-psos-to-patrol-railway-stations-across-melbourne/ar-AA20trVx
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9217700/act-government-900m-transport-plan-questioned-for-value
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/qld-politics/cross-river-rail-priority-means-years-of-pain-ahead-for-train-commuters/news-story/25301c4ba3cac6f411db0db2f936a734
Steamrail open day video newport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxCL6LUgCu4
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/editorial-track-closure-farce-a-sick-april-fools-joke-on-commuters/news-story/de3ad84b17e647f7ebd2c3c3bb679182
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/why-brisbanes-train-network-is-in-chaos-and-when-it-will-end/news-story/5a59a1420e34d6e43ac71b5b5cbcf445
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-big-hole-designed-to-ease-sydney-s-transport-woes-and-a-housing-crisis-20260409-p5zmep.html
https://www.afr.com/politics/first-look-at-six-new-stations-will-metro-west-be-sydney-s-best-20260409-p5zmho
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