Fw: Sat.11.4.26 daily digest, austerity issue

[Roderick Smith]

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Subject: Sat.11.4.26 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Sat.11.4.26
The morning was ominously quiet at Surrey Hills.  Were there trains before 8.55?  A diesel went eastwards at 7.20.  Metro X didn't show any delays.
Sat.11.4.26 Metro X
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne, Werribee and Williamstown until the last train of Tuesday 14 April (works).  https://tinyurl.com/hjjtkztv
Buses replace trains between Richmond and Glen Waverley until the last train of Sunday 19 April (maintenance and renewal works). https://tinyurl.com/4ey8bnaj
16.36 Sunbury/Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Major delays clearing after a trespasser.  Train services may be altered.
2.45 Hurstbridge line: Major delays (police in the Watsonia area).  Trains may be held at platforms; train services may be altered.
- 3.17 Clearing quickly.

https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/beat-the-petrol-price-10-of-the-best-places-to-visit-by-train-from-sydney-20260408-p5zmb3.html

https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/make-the-most-of-free-trains-10-of-the-best-trips-to-take-from-melbourne-20260407-p5zlwm.html

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/india/why-are-there-rocks-under-train-tracks/ar-AA1Q2le1

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/kylie-lang/kylie-lang-people-and-commuters-whinging-about-qld-rail-strike-only-have-firstworld-problems/news-story/f01231c717e811cb5c7793115268cff5