Re: [Melb] Major problems on the Husrtbridge Line

["James C" <jamesccj@optusnet.com.au>]

Actually.....they will start give away free tickets if trains runninglate
from June the 1st which is tomorrow....that is if there is any train
cancelled tomorrow....



Cheers
James


Eric Cartman <erkV69@erk.au.com> wrote in message
3934f2a5$1@news.iprimus.com.au">news:3934f2a5$1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> 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
> | >
> | > Repairs have been completed at Heidelberg to signals damaged by
> | > lightning strikes.
> | >
> | > However, delays of up 10 minutes can be expected during tonight's
> | > evening peak period and nighttime services.
> | >
> | > 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.
> | >
> | > We attempted to arrange for replacement buses, but as most buses are
> | > committed to commuter and school runs, only a handful could be
obtained.
> | >
> | > 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.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > --
> | >
> | > Chris Gordon
> |
> | Melbourne commuters experienced a bit of Sydney today:-)
> |
> |
> | Cheers
> | James
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