[quote=NSWGR8022]Again we see this concept of yard working when signals are working and providing the driver with a speed and permission. I just don't understand this yard working? The train is not in ...

[quote=Lockie91][quote]Seems to have been missed that with this new 'improved' timetable see's all Traralgon trains become stopping all stations, with the extremely minor exception of 1 skipping Tynon ...

[quote=BrentonGolding]So if I am driving and my train is brought to a stand by TPWS due to an overspeed down the hill into Sunbury I can just reset and get on with the job if I choose to ignore all th ...

[quote=Carnot]The Pakenham East Skyrail proposal looks quite good. Especially the separation of V/line and Metro trains.

https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media/news/two-new-stations-and-pakenham- ...

Seems to have been missed that with this new 'improved' timetable see's all Traralgon trains become stopping all stations, with the extremely minor exception of 1 skipping Tynong. Add to that the addi ...

Is a lone (one man crew) driver permitted to take a radio Train Order whilst the train is in motion?

So whilst it would be practicable to fit TPWS on every signal, the down side is that roads take longer to clear and re-set and fully applied TPWS would tie the peak in knots.  

[quote=YM-Mundrabilla][quote]TPWS where fitted to signals will not stop a SPAD, but will act to stop a train prior to entering any danger zone.

In this case, management decided the need to install ...

[quote=John.Z][quote]I know this is old but I don't think it ever got answered. When Metro are doing works around Nth Melbourne or SCS and access to platforms 1 to 8 is cut off, Seymour trains are run ...

[quote=Valvegear][quote]So why can Seymour trains get around metropolitan works while Shepparton trains can't?[/quote] Because the V Line person who was on duty at the time doesn't know which way they ...

[quote=bevans][quote]Due to a safety incident at Southern Cross trains will be arriving and departing from a limited number of platforms (7, 8, 15 & 16). Multiple service changes and significant delay ...

[quote=Bevans]The fact we still have so many coach replacements is a issue in itself and more needs to be done to have spare rolling stock available to deal with the unexpected as many other operators ...

[quote=TOQ-1][quote][quote][quote]Yep, I'll be caught up in this one. Why the hell they can't run trains from Sunbury to Bendigo and beyond to Swan Hill is beyond me. I know there is some work needing ...

According to the fuel range guide in the cab a Vlocity should get around 2000 kilometres out of a full tank, which off the top of my head is 2100 litres.

The time between the midday Swan Hill arrival and departure is 31 minutes, and even that is quite tight to run around and do brakes etc.

[quote=Valvegear]I don't know this week's name of the responsible body. [/quote]Surprisingly this one hasn't changed for a while.

[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VicTrack]https://en.wikipedia.or ...

[quote=Valvegear][quote]Also noticed that there is a For Lease sign at Malmsbury station and the building has been let. The sign indicates that it is only the Goods Shed but then describes it as 2 sto ...

Vline & Metro both have Disaster Recovery Plans & Centres. With it being a weekend in lockdown, V/line thought it was not worth getting the DRC up and running.

Its been reported the issue is due to a data problem on VicTracks PABX at Transport House. It was back up for a while bus has since gone down again.

I wouldn't say it's particularly rare, they've advertised for Trainee (and qualified) Driver's several times over the last 18 months or so IIRC.  

V/Line are advertising for trainee driver positions again. These 'off the street' intakes don't happen very often so if you were ever wanting to give it a go now is your chance!

[quote=route14]When I questioned about the position of sanders on linkedin, someone told me to have a second look, but they are illustrated behind the leading bogie whichever end it's driven from. Is ...

[quote=DirtyBallast]Back to topic.

I can't remember exactly when, but certainly within a few years ago a significant amount of work was done along the Maryvale spur. Many mudholes were dealt with a ...

Block grain trains are singled out in the Network Service Plan not to exceed 900m in length including locos. Unfortunately it doesn't mention the reason why.

edit: that is the V/Line NSP, ARTC may  ...

[quote=BrentonGolding]On the AM Down Swanners this morning or should I say Down Bendigo because it is a 3 car V/Locity this morning presumably due to a fail

Speaking of fails I assume one of the A ...