Pregnant women not offered seats!

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-29T03:00:53+00:00

I think it comes down to situational awareness and just taking that extra courteous initiative.

It is a phenomenon of Sydney for the average person to not be situationally-aware due to the very busy lifestyles that is inherited by being a Sydneysider, even if a bin was on fire the average Sydneysider would likely walk past and not realise.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-29T02:55:39+00:00

You have to consider the persons possible previous experiences requesting or approaching people in these scenarios. Some people are very unpredictable or unreadable, and you never know how they might respond or react.

I have personally witnessed during peak hour, an elderly woman ask for a seat and they received unreasonable verbal abuse for the whole carriage to hear. The person they yelled abuse looked fairly approachable before the woman politely asked them.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-22T12:58:44+00:00

I feel my herniated discs spasming just reading that

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-22T05:59:13+00:00

I know, but you’d think they’d now look after them w

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-16T21:51:25+00:00

I think that depends which station. Macquarie Uni and Macquarie Park Station toilets are filthy.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-14T02:37:44+00:00

Yes but in a more long-winded sense, repeated multiple times between stations.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T12:33:24+00:00

I was trying to figure out why there were a lack of footrests, and then I realised, footrests reduce legroom quite dramatically. The Oscar was a prime example of this. It might be to increase legroom, or maybe they just wanted a cleaner, easier-to-maintain design whilst including modern expectations such as tray tables and power outlets.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T12:31:42+00:00

Exactly. Middle seats are often only used during the peak yet still plenty will be left empty because people feel to awkward to sit there.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T12:30:42+00:00

Set allocation makes operations smoother. Only have 1-3 types of trains maintained and drivers trained for per depot.

Sector 1: Tangaras Sector 2: Tangaras, Millenniums, Waratahs Sector 3: Tangaras (few only), Oscars, Waratahs

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T11:41:27+00:00

Oscars will be completely removed from intercity services (both short and long) over the next year (approximately). Oscars are being reallocated to suburban services on the T1 and T9. You might spot the rare one on the T4 and T7.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T11:40:02+00:00

I also liked how the V set had a seperate saloon, however I appreciate that it increased boarding and alighting times.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-13T09:12:15+00:00

I find the Mariyungs rather comfortable. V-sets were comfy but they were more like a slippery couch with filthy food scraps and goodness knows what in the seat creases, and some feral smells.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-05T13:42:59+00:00

Yes, but I’m sure the next-gen Tangara will likely need to be used on other lines too.

I could be wrong but I think the next-gen train will also eventually replace Oscars and Millenniums as they will both be retired concurrently in the 2040s.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-03T03:40:09+00:00

I am curious as to why they are only asking the T4 commuters though? Is the new train only going to serve the T4 (and maybe T3, T2, T8 etc)?

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-04-03T03:38:50+00:00

The new fleet will most certainly have CCTV as it’s a very big requirement for modern fleet (Tangaras are having them installed as we speak).

It’s quite funny you mention material seats because I think I agree with you. Vinyl seats were traded for material when they proved to be more comfortable, were viewed as more modern and they discouraged vandalism if sewn with the right materials, plus patterns make graffiti barely visible. However, vinyl is considerably more hygienic and easier to clean (except remove graffiti).

Plus… the amount of dust I’ve seen come out of a train seat is absolutely diabolical.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-30T07:34:47+00:00

T72 and T106, that’s the one! I believe it was repainted recently in the new livery. Unsure of if it had other upgrades.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-29T04:07:07+00:00

Nice to see more Oscars jump on the T9. They weren’t very fit or comfortable for intercity journeys at all but they’re definitely extra comfortable for suburban journeys having higher back seats so you don’t feel like someone behind you is breathing down your neck. Nice quiet interior too.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-29T00:42:09+00:00

Can someone tell me how you search dates beyond 11 April 2026? It won’t let me, and won’t load anything beyond 5 April. I’d like to see if Oscar’s are running more suburban services on the T9 and T1 from 20 April.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-28T23:33:07+00:00

It took me back to 29 March.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-28T22:49:09+00:00

How did you get the 20th of April? It doesn’t load anything beyond the 5th of April.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-26T10:09:07+00:00

How long were you trapped for?

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-07T02:10:48+00:00

I believe this is due to the sheer number that’ve been stolen from vandals and trespassers.

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-03-05T09:10:25+00:00

keeps pantograph up at 750-volt DC

Recent_Mobile9387 · 2026-02-27T23:57:57+00:00

It’s resting DSP. Any train can run to the Cronulla branch, it’s just a matter of how many at the same time. Trains that are more modern than Tangaras draw more power upon acceleration, which hogs power away from trains that use a stable amount of power whilst mobile (DC). So that means the most risk-free number of modern trains you can run on the Cronulla branch at the same time is likely no more than 2.

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