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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:39 pm
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Just giving you al the heads up. Found at http://www.connexmelbourne.com.au/news.php?newsid=356
| Quote: | Sandringham line
Buses replace trains Elsternwick - Sandringham
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 30 September 2008
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 and 23 October 2008
Due to track improvement works, buses will replace trains between Elsternwick – Sandringham after 8pm each night on the dates listed above.
· Friday late-night services only: For the last two late-night services on Friday 12 and 19 September and 3 and 17 October, buses will replace trains between South Yarra – Sandringham.
As journey times will be extended by approximately 35 minutes, we advise customers to check altered travel times with Metlink on 131 638.
The buses will stop at:
South Yarra corner of Yarra Street and Toorak Road.
Prahran at Tram stop number 30 in High Street in both directions.
Windsor opposite the station entrance in Chapel Street in both directions.
Balaclava under the rail under pass in Carlisle Street in both directions.
Ripponlea at the bus stop near the level crossing in Glen Eira Road in both directions.
Elsternwick at the bus stop in Horne Street in both directions.
Gardenvale to the city: near the intersection of Martin and Asling Streets; from the city: at the bus stop below Railway Bridge.
North Brighton opposite station car park entrance in Asling Street in both directions.
Middle Brighton at the bus stop close to the intersection of Church and Male Streets in both directions.
Brighton Beach at the bus stop near Brighton Beach Oval in South Road in both directions.
Hampton in Hampton Street near the level crossing in both directions.
Sandringham at the bus stop opposite the station entrance in Station Street.
Please note: In accordance with the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual 2006, bicycles, surfboards and dogs are not permitted to travel on buses. An exception exists for guide dogs, hearing guide dogs or guide dogs in training and small animals if they are suitable contained.
Contact Metlink on 131 638 for full details of the replacement bus service.
Connex, keeping you updated. |
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kuldalai
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:13 pm
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Interesting to note that in a typically Public Service bureaucratic manner the reason given for not being able to carry surfboards etc on the replacement buses is "because the Ticketing Manual says it is not allowed." Sir Humphrey would be proud and pleased !!!
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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:26 pm
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| kuldalai wrote: | | Interesting to note that in a typically Public Service bureaucratic manner the reason given for not being able to carry surfboards etc on the replacement buses is "because the Ticketing Manual says it is not allowed." Sir Humphrey would be proud and pleased !!! |
Sorry mate I do not make the rules, I am just putting up there what was on Connex webpage, because I know that there will be people saying "Connex never told us about this" and so on and so forth.
If you do not agree with the Rules set out by the DOT then do not use the busses as this rule has been in play for a hell of a long time.
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Kerpal
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:32 pm
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What exactly does this "improvement work" entail?
Are Connex going to be replacing a sizable amount of rail or just patching the odd place here and there?
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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:02 pm
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| Kerpal wrote: | What exactly does this "improvement work" entail?
Are Connex going to be replacing a sizable amount of rail or just patching the odd place here and there? |
Connex Melbourne will be replacing Sleepers between ELS and SHM, there are ment to be over 4000 sleepers to be replaced. Thats what I have been told
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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:21 pm
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Thats from the T&FM 2008
| Quote: | Bicycles and surfboards
Metropolitan
Bicycles and surfboards are not permitted onboard metropolitan trams and buses.
Bicycles and surfboards can be carried for free on metropolitan trains, but bicycles will not be permitted on
services travelling through Zone 1 that:
• arrive in Melbourne between 7.00 am and 9.00 am
• depart Melbourne between 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Bicycles and surfboards must not obstruct passageways or doorways and must not inconvenience other
passengers. On metropolitan trains, they must not be placed near the first door of the first carriage, as this space
is reserved for passengers in wheelchairs. |
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trolleybusracer
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:47 pm
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WHile there doing all that might as well do something with new street
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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:07 pm
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| trolleybusracer wrote: | | WHile there doing all that might as well do something with new street |
Thats what I been thinking as but for now I do not think any thing will be happerning. People have said "The Goverment has told connex to reopen" and others are saying "it's not going to open" So I do not know whats going on.
One good thing with New Street being shut is there are kids back on the street playing so at least it's had an up side to it being closed.
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mjja
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:24 pm
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Train replacement buses are always crowded, and a surfboard or bike just plain won't fit.
Happy Gunzelling and remember, "Go by rail!"
Michael Angelico
President, Smart Passengers Inc
(My opinions are my own unless specifically stated.)
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Edith
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:04 pm
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| mjja wrote: | | Train replacement buses are always crowded, and a surfboard or bike just plain won't fit. |
mjja,
yes, that is so true, but it it is about providing service. If you take out a six car train, then you must replace it with a set of buses with enough capacity for the needs of all passengers. You cannot say that because you only chose to provide one bus, that some of the passengers cannot board or that you must run it to 'crush loads'. A bus requires more skill for those standing than does a train.
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melbtrip
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:28 pm
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| steveo2004 wrote: | Thats from the T&FM 2008
| Quote: | Bicycles and surfboards
Metropolitan
Bicycles and surfboards are not permitted onboard metropolitan trams and buses.
Bicycles and surfboards can be carried for free on metropolitan trains, but bicycles will not be permitted on
services travelling through Zone 1 that:
• arrive in Melbourne between 7.00 am and 9.00 am
• depart Melbourne between 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Bicycles and surfboards must not obstruct passageways or doorways and must not inconvenience other
passengers. On metropolitan trains, they must not be placed near the first door of the first carriage, as this space
is reserved for passengers in wheelchairs. |
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it was update to the following:
New rules regarding the carriage of bicycles and
surfboards on public transport have been introduced.
Folding Bicycles
Folding bicycles can be carried free on metropolitan trains, trams and buses; V/Line trains and coaches, and regional town bus services at any time. Folding bicycles must
not exceed the dimensions of 79cm long x 59cm high x 36cm wide and must be folded
up and stowed in a bag before boarding. Folding bicycles must not obstruct
passageways or doorways and not inconvenience other passengers.
A folding bicycle has small wheels and frame latches allowing the frame to be collapsed. Regular bicycles of any size, with or without wheels, are not considered folding bicycles and are subject to the conditions below regarding bicycles on public
transport.
On metropolitan buses folding bicycles cannot be stored in parcel racks. On V/Line trains and coaches, folding bicycles cannot be stored in overhead luggage racks.
Bicycles Metropolitan Trains
Bicycles can be carried free on metropolitan trains at any time. As a courtesy to fellow passengers, cyclists are requested to avoid heavily congested carriages. Cyclists must not board at the first door of the first carriage at any time, as this area is reserved for
passengers in wheelchairs. Bicycles must not obstruct passageways or doorways and must not inconvenience other passengers.
Metropolitan Trams, Metropolitan Buses, Regional Town Buses, V/Line Coaches Bicycles are not permitted on these services at any time, with the exception of folding bicycles (see above).
V/Line Trains
Bicycles can be carried free on V/Line trains at any time. As a courtesy to fellow passengers, cyclists are requested to avoid heavily congested carriages. Bicycles must not obstruct passageways or doorways and must not inconvenience other passengers.
from V/Line website
On coaches
Generally, V/Line coaches do not carry bicycles, surfboards, surf skis, sailboards, canoes and similar items.
There is an exception for coach services along coastal routes where surfboards and boogie boards may be carried, subject to available space on the day of travel.
Passengers are reminded that this applies to both the forward and return legs of the journey.
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steveo2004
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:47 pm
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Just a reminder that all trains running from Elsternwick to Sandringham will not be running after 8pm from the 8th of Sept to the 19th of sept and then from the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 30th of September 2008, Busses will be running Betweem Elsternwick and Sandringham.
Please check posters on the stations and listern to updates. For more information please go to http://www.connexmelbourne.com.au
Connex keeping you informed.
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tranzitjim
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:40 am
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Has anyone seen what they are doing to the line while the line is closed?
It would be interesting to see.
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steveo2004
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:53 am
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| tranzitjim wrote: | Has anyone seen what they are doing to the line while the line is closed?
It would be interesting to see. |
I belive over 3000 new concret sleepers will be layed and new track to be put down as well. Thats what I know
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fabricator
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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:02 pm
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I just hope they are doing something about the drainage on that line. Something of a flooding problem from time to time.
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