Re: [Melb] Major problems on the Husrtbridge Line

["Eric Cartman" <erkV69@erk.au.com>]

James

I believe that Mexicans had to pay for their tickets today. But don't worry,
it is traditional for Mexicans to steal things from NSW so you masy have the
same deal in about 6 months.

--
Eric

Transport Site Direct URL: http://www.erk.au.com/erktrans/
Email me: erkV69@erk.au.com (remove the V69)

All cows on or near the running line need to
to have a Track Safety Awareness
Certificate and an approved safety
vest when on or near the line.
James C <jamesccj@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
3933b6be$0$8467$7f31c96c@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au">news:3933b6be$0$8467$7f31c96c@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au...
| > DELAYS ON HURSTBRIDGE LINE
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| > Repairs have been completed at Heidelberg to signals damaged by
| > lightning strikes.
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| > However, delays of up 10 minutes can be expected during tonight's
| > evening peak period and nighttime services.
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| > The lightning strike at 1am caused major damage to the signals and
| > communications networks at Heidelberg. Then around 4am another lightning
| > strike at Diamond Creek caused a total loss of power. The repairs at
| > Diamond Creek were completed just after 7am.
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| > We attempted to arrange for replacement buses, but as most buses are
| > committed to commuter and school runs, only a handful could be obtained.
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| > Hillside Trains apologises to passengers inconvenienced today. Your
| > journey times were extended due to safety requirements, which allowed
| > trains to operate but at slower speeds, until the repairs were
| > completed.
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| > Chris Gordon
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| Melbourne commuters experienced a bit of Sydney today:-)
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| Cheers
| James
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