tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post7563008641998597234..comments2023-12-09T20:20:20.187+10:00Comments on BrizCommuter: The lack of trains problemBrizCommuterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-76791088863384528802014-02-02T20:31:49.062+10:002014-02-02T20:31:49.062+10:00Also, Perth has rolling stock shortages of its own...Also, Perth has rolling stock shortages of its own and the trains currently delivered are needed to serve the Butler extension later this year, so none there even if they were fully compatible. Tasmania I don't think has any currently operating passenger rail...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-56277426854021990922014-02-02T13:42:47.700+10:002014-02-02T13:42:47.700+10:00Perhaps they can grab some diesel clunkers from Au...Perhaps they can grab some diesel clunkers from Auckland, if pigs fly.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315638406178959881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-85193965275205241722014-01-30T18:02:11.788+10:002014-01-30T18:02:11.788+10:00Qld runs on narrow gauge tracks, and in Australia ...Qld runs on narrow gauge tracks, and in Australia only WA and Tasmania use narrow gauge. So that is the only source for possible trains.<br /><br />WA trains are all single operator compliant where the platform is at the height of the train, where Qld stations are not, so their trains probably would not be suitable. And I am not sure about the Tasmania set up.<br /><br />So in short, no easy options. Otherwise they probably would have been thought of.Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252527246904556251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-16553403534548451732014-01-30T17:29:17.474+10:002014-01-30T17:29:17.474+10:00gu - not too sure, but at a guess, probably at lea...gu - not too sure, but at a guess, probably at least 7 x 3-car sets short. Due to differences in track gauge, loading gauge, and design/maintenance/training differences, BrizCommuter doubts that leasing trains from other networks is a possibility. BrizCommuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-72494054377151545252014-01-30T15:47:26.813+10:002014-01-30T15:47:26.813+10:00I have two questions. How many additional carriage...I have two questions. How many additional carriages does QR need to provide a 100% six-carriage train service? In the interim, how difficult is it to lease from interstate or overseas the additional trains until the Bombardier NGR trains come online?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-33474654524134977262014-01-29T21:10:01.117+10:002014-01-29T21:10:01.117+10:00Garvin - good news, but sadly at least two years a...Garvin - good news, but sadly at least two years away (despite QR's optimistic claims of 2015).BrizCommuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-46722105665370614652014-01-29T16:58:53.995+10:002014-01-29T16:58:53.995+10:00Speaking of new trains: http://www.news.com.au/nat...Speaking of new trains: http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-government-sign-44-billion-deal-with-bombardier-ngr-consortium-for-75-new-sixcar-trains/story-fnii5v6w-1226813009990Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252527246904556251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-3534442705732519632014-01-24T13:02:23.931+10:002014-01-24T13:02:23.931+10:00ICEs are not designed for suburban services. To f...ICEs are not designed for suburban services. To further add, due to operational and technical requirements of the ICEs, they would also be required to take a "suburbans" train path on the outbound, robbing Ferny Grove, Airport, Doomben and Shorncliffe of a PM path.<br /><br />Increased utilization of those units, given their less than stellar reliability will mean no toilet equipped back up trains in case of breakdowns, and it's known that the Sunshine & Gold Coasters will complain about malfunctioning (or no) toilets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-14120386691707218912014-01-24T12:52:30.717+10:002014-01-24T12:52:30.717+10:00I agree it is apathetic and I agree it is also una...I agree it is apathetic and I agree it is also unacceptable as you have listed, but what other options are there? The only other option is a full timetable re-design. Or pulling 3 cars from the other services.<br /><br />I think QR have at least done well to inform their passengers which services will be 3 cars, rather than having it is at a random situation, which is normally the case. At least this way they are doing the best they can with a terrible situation NOT of their making.<br /><br />It really would be helpful if anyone could provide informaton on the other lines if they are having to put up with 3 car trains, or if it is the FG line that is getting 'screwed'. Likely line would be the Shorncliffe line. It is a shame that both BzC and I live on FG line, otherwise I would go look at Shorncliffe for a morning and find out, especially say Tuesday morning with all the school children back.<br /><br />I have had one chuckle. At least the big red signs are accurate. Turn up and go, every 15 minutes 6am to 8pm at selected stations. That is still accurate haha.<br /><br />Doing a maths calculation that you are fond of: They are running at:<br /><br />7 tph between 6am and 8am and 7 then 8 minutes apart. There are no 3 cars after 8am.<br /><br />Trains could go:<br /><br />6am<br />6:15<br />6:30<br />6:40<br />6:50<br />7am<br />7:10<br />7:20<br />7:30<br />7:40<br />7:50<br /><br />This now provides an 11 train service, instead of the current 14 service and could meet the an eleven 6 car service. Please feel free to bust. <br />Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252527246904556251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-80391568220281401842014-01-24T06:03:59.660+10:002014-01-24T06:03:59.660+10:00Garvin - that's a rather apathetic opinion. It...Garvin - that's a rather apathetic opinion. It is unacceptable that after $130m has been spent duplicating the Ferny Grove Line, that it now likely to have more trains chronically overcrowded than before. BrizCommuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579844974945172195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-52430172276205982492014-01-23T21:29:38.791+10:002014-01-23T21:29:38.791+10:00If QR has a regular schedule of 6 cars and 3 cars,...If QR has a regular schedule of 6 cars and 3 cars, then schedule your travel for the 6 cars. It is the only option, especially when the trains are only 7 minutes apart.Garvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252527246904556251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-15911987334327793492014-01-23T20:35:55.977+10:002014-01-23T20:35:55.977+10:00I don't think I can cope with 3 more years of ...I don't think I can cope with 3 more years of standing on the Ferny Grove Line!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259450140022648201.post-30986465654295124042014-01-22T21:18:55.601+10:002014-01-22T21:18:55.601+10:00Caboolture Line also received 2 services in the PM...Caboolture Line also received 2 services in the PM peak - Approx 10 services a week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com