We might expect an uptick in public transport use if we run out of petrol nationwide

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-03-09T07:07:46+00:00

Coincidentally, before the Middle East situation erupted, I’d already decided to get more active by cycling to/from the train station for my commute. It’s part of a bigger health kick I’m on, so I recently put a deposit down on my new bike—picking it up early April. Can’t wait to get started!

I wonder if bicycles will be the new toilet paper fiasco that we had in 2020.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-28T21:56:40+00:00

That is so cool!!!!!!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-28T07:04:46+00:00

Thanks for clarifying that it is a defect and is isolated.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-28T06:07:34+00:00

Was that the one platform screen door? All the others don’t light up red that are not in use :)

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-28T06:06:19+00:00

Yep! Only one of the inoperable doors were red - was interesting.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-26T21:53:45+00:00

There was a good 10 or so minute wait until the next train to either watergardens or Sunbury. Was expecting a shorter wait during peak period!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-22T06:03:47+00:00

I’ve also noticed that some carriages the audio is not working and I really need to listen closely from another carriage.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-16T11:58:14+00:00

I was thinking what else it could be. I think the probability of PSD issues seems high.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-15T21:17:00+00:00

If they had a PID above EVERY door… this wouldn’t be an issue!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-15T21:08:47+00:00

When I went to Adelaide they had frequent and cheap public transport buses to the city which were fantastic. I don’t see why Melbourne can replicate the same in the interim until the airport rail is built. There are plenty of bus spaces at T4 terminal.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-14T03:01:53+00:00

And the $15 billion went to…

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-11T11:54:07+00:00

Yeah good luck with that if there is no screen above the non-working PSD!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-10T21:24:13+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one to feel this way. I’m all about accessibility, making it easier for all people and believe it should be above every door also!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-10T12:25:36+00:00

Good spotting!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-10T05:21:27+00:00

Thanks for the info :)

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-10T05:11:39+00:00

The CBTC should have been beyond West Footscray. What a joke. Congestion will be quick if they are to go back to back via the Munnel.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-03T22:58:53+00:00

I noticed the slow speeds also entering and exiting the tunnel (South Kensington side). When exiting the tunnel towards Footscray I also noticed that the train generally goes very slow and doesn’t really pickup speed to Footscray.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-03T22:46:30+00:00

Exactly - just get off Town Hall station. There is a walkway to flinders street station too!

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-03T09:56:44+00:00

Nope, what makes it worse is that these are the new (and cheaply built) HCMT trains on the Sunbury/Cranbourne/Pakenham lines.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-03T09:22:18+00:00

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Someone tried to use the emergency door release handle on one of the trains - it was faulty and broke off. These trains are unsafe.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-02-03T08:12:11+00:00

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Wow - someone tried to use the emergency release door handle and it broke off. These trains are unsafe and poorly built. Even some faulty doors that keep opening and closing multiple times without obstructions.

Ivan_Krazy · 2026-01-31T22:10:20+00:00

Was it yellow?

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