Re: Bayside windows

["Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au>]

FRISCÉ Theatre Co. (Bryan Cullis) <rabonzo@primus.com.au> wrote in message
news:937144700.762145@diddley.primus.com.au...
> Jennifer Richmond <richmond@melbpc.org.au> wrote in message
> 37D9F58B.BD98946E@melbpc.org.au">news:37D9F58B.BD98946E@melbpc.org.au...
> >
> >
> > Gareth Lumsden wrote:
> >
> > > Should I be as bold to suggest that more windows are kicked out of
> trains
> > > in "less fortunate" areas of Melbourne?  (i.e. Much of Bayside's
> network!)
> >
> > Don't forget that Hillside run to Epping (Through Thomastown and
> Reservoir)
> > and also through Mooroolbark, Bayswater and Upwey.
>
> Firstly, HEY!! I live in Upwey!!!  You're right, but I wouldn't class it
in
> the same league as Mooroolbark or Bayswater, as Upwey hides its dark side
a
> little.  The others scream "hole".
>
> Secondly, Tecoma and Belgrave are by far worse than Upwey.  Just ask
anyone
> who lives around here.
>
> Thirdly (mainly directed at Gareth), take a train to Tecoma (risky
business)
> and then (depending on how much you value your life), take a walk alone
the
> bike track that follows the rail line towards Belgrave until you come to
the
> viaduct between the two stations.  If you don't see at least five sets of
> seats and tons of windows lying below, you can gladly come over to my
house
> and I'll give you $50.  Of course, there's no guarantee you'll make it
home
> with the $50 (let alone make it thorough the subway).
>
>From my limited time back on the sparks, I would have to say that of all the
lines Hillside cover, the worst for vandals, drug pushers, and kids
travelling late at night (I presume without a ticket) would be the Belgrave
line, beyond Ringwood.

Most nights Transit police (Vic Police Transit Patrol) ride the trains to
try to reduce the problem, the other night I had 2 Uniform Cops travel in
the blacked out trailer whilst 3 plain clothed (jeans casual dress etc) rode
in the cars.

I assume that they had no trouble because I never saw any problem on that
trip.

Bob.