Fw: Sat.9.5.26 daily digest, austerity issue

[Roderick Smith]

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Subject: Sat.9.5.26 daily digest, austerity issue

Roderick

Sat.9.4.26 Metro X
Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Lilydale/Belgrave until the last train of Sunday 10 May (maintenance & renewal works).  https://tinyurl.com/2yxs2ssa
Buses replace trains between Cheltenham and Frankston until 20.30 Monday 18 May (works).  https://tinyurl.com/4vss2aeh
Buses replace trains between Frankston and Stony Point until the last train of Wednesday 20 May (works).  https://tinyurl.com/z6yd5t6t
15.13 Pakenham/Cranbourne lines: Major delays inbound (police at Caulfield).  Train services may be altered.
- 15.32 Buses to replace trains Caulfield - Oakleigh, eta over 40 min.
- 15.55 Trains are resuming, still with delays and possible alterations.
15.14 Sunbury line: Major delays outbound (police).  Train services may be altered.

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9241534/letters-barton-tram-route-needs-free-bus-solution

https://www.examiner.com.au/story/9242838/grandfather-of-inland-rail-wont-let-project-die

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/geelong/footy-fans-face-train-delays-on-geelong-line-due-to-vandalism/news-story/858bd3d8936fa150ba4d55b3b945e764

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/the-whole-industry-is-so-rotten-stark-warning-after-sydney-metro-scandal-20260508-p5zv37.html