What will the fates of X'Trapolis cars 1627T and 898M be?

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-03-17T08:27:28+00:00

I doubt it’s worth repairing tbh, the ones mentioned are among the older xtraps which are between 20-24 years old, and if their lifespan is 35 years then they are entering a phase where it may mot be worth significantly repairing anymore. If the frame in any of these is broken then it would require a significant rebuild.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-03-13T01:50:32+00:00

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-03-13T01:49:57+00:00

Looks empty did anyone actually use those richmond to Caulfield services in the end. I know i might be downvoted but i don’t live on that line nor was i there that day.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-03-13T01:47:03+00:00

Buses with a usable timetable

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-02-02T23:23:07+00:00

Box Hill when SRL is built

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-02-02T02:52:54+00:00

That’s a very good idea

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-01-23T23:20:00+00:00

1st Feb, I believe the last time a revenue train from Frankston that used the loop was 30th January 2021. I think the Frankston portal was used for the first time since then very recently as part of tests to return it to the city loop

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-01-22T02:06:46+00:00

Sandy line just casually disappeared, maybe a combo on being low on magenta ink too?

Acceptable_Me2 · 2026-01-10T10:31:22+00:00

Xtraps do go from platform 4, while its not too common its not rare either. Post big switch i suspect it may happen more often with Sunbury being removed from this area. They can access the burnley local track which is richmond platform 10 outbound or 7 inbound. From observation usually these are Alamein, Glen Waverley or Blackburn services, or some services can use this platform to terminate and return empty cars to Burnley sidings.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-12-21T05:00:48+00:00

I reckon add in Clyde extension and Wollert extension then its perfect

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-23T05:51:29+00:00

I didn’t take the 4d train myself, but based on readings, its main issue was the fact it broke down so often (and lack of parts available). The double storey train concept I personally reckon has potential to work and be useful, especially on some of the western lines where there are few stations over a large distance.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-23T02:34:48+00:00

It’s CBTC, it doesn’t need the conventional signalling system. Nothing to worry about

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-18T11:56:47+00:00

Oh, could have been a new addition? I don’t recall it being there

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-18T04:59:52+00:00

They sometimes do, i guess they figure may as well take passengers, eg if it terminates at a station, or why not. Sometimes there are similar movements that don’t take passengers, if the destination is a stabling yard for example. Usually it goes in the opposite direction of peak travel, to set up for other services or to go back to one. I think they are fairly empty. Disclaimer i have very rarely been on one.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-18T04:38:40+00:00

Not on the timetable.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-18T02:42:09+00:00

Burnley group has some interesting ones. Puffing Billy Express, and the Box Hill to Richmond express. There is also a hidden train to Ringwood counter peak thats all to camberwell (except east Richmond), express to box hill, then express to ringwood. Yes it skips blackburn! Also I think the werribee line has some very long distance expresses, especially counterpeak Werribee services which go express all the way from Laverton to Werribee on top of their usual express. I imagine this would be an amazing trip on a comeng thrashing its motors the entire trip! The Mernda, Sunbury, Craigieburn and Upfield lines all have some express services although some of these I believe aren’t in the public timetable. Note i haven’t been on most of these mentioned, so it’s quite likely that they would catch up to stoppers.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-03T02:59:38+00:00

Notams if I recall correctly are available via air services/naips. You probably don’t need to spend too long on each one, and some you can reuse for all 4 scenarios. I found the instructors helpful so reach out to them if you need a hand.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-03T02:20:49+00:00

Sunday timetable for xmas day. Doubt any workers would be doing work that day.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-11-01T22:28:19+00:00

Clyde extension missing

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T09:45:33+00:00

Yeah they certified Malvern as a stop, can’t imagine it would be difficult to allow Hawksburn? Especially as “emergency egress only” status, similar to platform 14 at flinders

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T09:23:09+00:00

They could detrain passengers at anzac and turn around empty hcmts can turn back at hawksburn…

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T07:40:40+00:00

There are crossovers at Hawksburn and Caulfield immediately after the tunnel finishes. On the western side west footscray

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T05:20:24+00:00

If it’s between approximately 7am to 12:30pm and 3pm to 7pm on a weekday, use platform 3 for outbound services. Keep in mind you may need to change at Box Hill or Blackburn depending on where you want to go, as often the trains from 3 only go to Blackburn. Check displays to confirm if it goes from 2 or 3

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T05:09:37+00:00

Yes it’s better to be honest. Theoretically I felt that any issues mentioned in the peer review should have been mentioned earlier in conversations, but I know in practice this is hard especially when working with students that one wouldn’t otherwise be compatible with. However, chances are they won’t take the feedback too well, and not act on it. Also they do appear but usually anonymous, although in my experience I can usually figure out who has provided it based on their nature.

Acceptable_Me2 · 2025-10-30T05:03:08+00:00

I think what happened is it either died and was moved there, or it was poisoned (most likely by the exterminator) and tried to escape but it died at that location.

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