Fw: Thurs.18.12.25 daily digest, austerity issue

[Roderick Smith]

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Subject: Thurs.18.12.25 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Thurs.18.12.25 Metro X
Buses replace trains between Frankston and Stony Point until the last train of Sunday 21 December (maintenance and renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/yharcyp7
There are high temperatures in Melbourne today. Remember to carry water and stay hydrated! Allow extra travel time and plan your journey at http://transport.vic.gov.au
Extra trains and trams will be running for a match at MCG tonight.
15.09 Sandringham line: Major delays (a trespasser in the Windsor area).  Trains may remain stationary for extended periods at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 15.48 clearing.
Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee/Williamstown from 20.30 until the last train (works).  https://tinyurl.com/4s2e8tn7
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Sunbury from 20.30 until the last train (works).  https://tinyurl.com/ybx2uhxm
Buses replace trains between North Melbourne and Upfield from 20.30 until the last train (maintenance and renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/4k82y7vn
Buses replace trains between Caulfield and East Pakenham / Cranbourne from 20.30 until the last train (works).  https://tinyurl.com/36wjz7fc
Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Sandringham from 20.30 until the last train tonight (works).  https://tinyurl.com/27twvnx7
20.33 Burnley group: Major delays (police in the East Richmond area).  Trains may be held at or between stations, or may terminate/originate at intermediate stations.
- 20.52 Clearing.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/developers-land-tax-to-pay-for-srl-as-6-7b-contract-locked-in-20251218-p5nop6.html

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/allan-government-finalises-10b-contract-for-suburban-rail-loop-east/news-story/eb98d561e8d671ead121eee2e91b768e

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/matt-johnston-if-the-state-doesnt-get-more-money-from-the-albanese-government-for-the-suburban-rail-loop-its-stuffed/news-story/87becd7683ea80127d669a3e1098acd4