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by molybtek
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Parramatta light rail
Replies: 1074
Views: 273389

Re: Parramatta light rail

Not just the m is missing, the whole swimming centre is missing for many years already!
by molybtek
Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations 2019
Replies: 1154
Views: 245204

Re: NSW Railway Observations 2019

BanksfielderIdiot823 wrote:They did this at some point last time as well. Some would also guess that it's to get the airport travellers to still fork up the station access fee, as a full bustitution means free access to the airport.
Wonder if they have plans to switch on the opal readers for the busitution
by molybtek
Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Busways - EFTPOS now live on North Coast buses
Replies: 6
Views: 3193

Re: Busways - EFTPOS now live on North Coast buses

Good to see the regionals are getting something before the city folks - credit cards haven't been rolled out for buses yet in Sydney.
by molybtek
Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations 2019
Replies: 1154
Views: 245204

Re: NSW Railway Observations 2019

andy_centralcoast wrote:Limited Stops services have been given a full 'all stops' journey time between stations. For example, Gordon to Chatswood is timetabled as a 10 minute trip for both all stops and express services.
So what's the purpose of express services?
by molybtek
Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: 2019 NSW State election
Replies: 280
Views: 54570

Re: 2019 NSW State election

I wonder whether this has progressed anywhere, and would it feature in a rehashed election announcement? From the news article last year: The buses are expected to be on the road after the M4 East opens in the middle of 2019. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/new-plan-to-transform-notorious-...
by molybtek
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: STA Observations - July to December 2018
Replies: 514
Views: 156406

Re: STA Observations - July to December 2018

Swift wrote:It should be cancelled if there is no way to fix on time running. It can't continue the way it's going, if for no other reason the complaints it attracts.
I think a late service is always better than a cancelled service.
by molybtek
Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Opal Discussion and Observations
Replies: 9717
Views: 1867504

Re: Introducing OPAL Card

Opal fare increase again starting next Monday. Prices will rise by about 2.2%, however, transfer discount remains pegged at $2:(

https://transportnsw.info/news/2018/opa ... rom-2-july
by molybtek
Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Opal Discussion and Observations
Replies: 9717
Views: 1867504

Re: Introducing OPAL Card

jpp42 wrote:And I can hardly fault the fares for going up to match inflation.
But the transfer refund wasn't increased to match inflation...
by molybtek
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: More Trains, More Services | Signalling Upgrades
Replies: 59
Views: 20704

Re: More Trains, More Services | Signalling Upgrades

These upgrades will be delivered in stages with services coming online progressively from the early 2020s.
It's definitely election announcement... nothing to see until at least 2020s...
by molybtek
Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018
Replies: 709
Views: 169190

Re: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018

Most weren't stopping at Liverpool or Bankstown either from what I saw, just at signals behind other stopping trains. Certainly not the first time the information provided to customers is wrong or confusing. If they have to stop at signals behind other stopping trains, wonder why they don't just st...
by molybtek
Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: $1.7 billion order for new Waratah trains signed
Replies: 494
Views: 152938

Re: $1.7 billion order for new Waratah trains signed

The A set contract had an option for further sets which expired. These is an option for a further 45 B sets on top of the firm order for 24. http://www.railway-technology.com/news/newsdowner-wins-12bn-sydney-growth-trains-contract-5687558/ Surely there's more than 24 S sets running around the syste...
by molybtek
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes
Replies: 714
Views: 197199

Re: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes

boronia wrote:I notice some T8 services have a layover at Glenfield of up to 6 minutes
Yea, then wonder why the 7:52 T8 service only have 2 minutes layover when the next train isn't scheduled to depart until 8:11... that's almost 20minute gap...
by molybtek
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes
Replies: 714
Views: 197199

Re: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes

He could catch a 06.47 T5 from Wentwortville to arrive Campbelltown 07.58 or the next at 07.17 - 08.28 I notice some T8 services have a layover at Glenfield of up to 6 minutes I guess I would need to - it's about 30 minutes earlier than the old 7:15 T5 train in the old timetable (the 7:17 is too la...
by molybtek
Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Use of Back Door on Buses
Replies: 1642
Views: 413619

Re: Use of Back Door on Buses

I've used public transport for the first time after the timetable change - was surprised how busy Parramatta bus interchange was in the evening peak. They even had a bus marshal there who asked the bus driver to open the back door for boarding. The service I got on was a T64, is the use of back door...
by molybtek
Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Private Observations - January 2018 to June 2018
Replies: 205
Views: 63823

Re: Private Observations - January 2018 to June 2018

tonyp wrote:
molybtek wrote: That's a passenger isn't it?
Oh, well that's Ok then isn't it. :wink: :lol:
Yep - customers' always right :)
by molybtek
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Opal Discussion and Observations
Replies: 9717
Views: 1867504

Re: Introducing OPAL Card

With OPAL fully deployed, provided you have a valid OPAL Card on you, you have an intention to tap on. Trackwork replacement buses either have their readers closed or none installed, you simply need to provide an intention to tap on, hence a valid OPAL Card. Are there any regulations covering this ...
by molybtek
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Private Observations - January 2018 to June 2018
Replies: 205
Views: 63823

Re: Private Observations - January 2018 to June 2018

Busways 1211 got caught in some power lines in South Marayong this arvo https://www.instagram.com/p/BfcZnF3jrPJ/ The driver seems to have his hand on the handrail and his feet on the ground. I understand that this is what they advise you not to do on the poorly-maintained trolleybuses in North Kore...
by molybtek
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes
Replies: 714
Views: 197199

Re: 2017 Train & Bus timetable changes

I haven't caught the train to work since the timetable change because it takes a lot longer now than driving without a direct train. Before the timetable change, I usually catch the T5 train from Wentworthville to Campbelltown (7:15-8:12) A comparable journey on the new timetable to get to Campbellt...
by molybtek
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Northern Beaches BRT: B-Line to transform Northern Beaches
Replies: 941
Views: 274090

Re: Northern Beaches BRT: B-Line to transform Northern Beach

Who can forget that manager at R years ago who was pounding drivers for offences such as running as little as 3 minutes ahead of schedule at timing points. Drivers were fleeing to P as a result. Just as with running late, many factors lead to unavoidable early running and passengers don't appreciat...
by molybtek
Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:27 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018
Replies: 709
Views: 169190

Re: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018

I thought that to Vote No the instruction was to not respond. I agree that SMS is not be best way to hold a poll, but it was probably quicker and more efficient than other methods. I regularly check my SMSs right when I get them but would only check my emails twice a day. The issue is not how it wa...
by molybtek
Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018
Replies: 709
Views: 169190

Re: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018

As others have suggested, It would have been a lot fairer/meaningful/legitimate if they only counted the votes of the members who replied.

Wonder if that's how the union elect their representatives - if you don't vote, then we'll assume you vote for the incumbent one.
by molybtek
Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018
Replies: 709
Views: 169190

Re: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018

Looks like the strike is going ahead http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-24/sydney-trains-strike-locked-in-after-union-vote/9348044 Sydney Train workers have voted to go ahead with a 24-hour strike on Monday, in a move expected to have chaotic consequences for commuters in Australia's largest city. K...
by molybtek
Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018
Replies: 709
Views: 169190

Re: NSW Railway Observations - January to June 2018

Interesting, with the overtime ban for tomorrow, it looks like I might be a winner... the trains to Campbelltown is scheduled to take 59 minutes, with 1 minute wait for the connecting one at Glenfield instead of 15 minutes...
by molybtek
Thu Dec 28, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: STA Privatisation / Franchising
Replies: 1397
Views: 369943

Re: STA Privatisation / Franchising

In any case, the notion of one of those divided-off routes not serving the airport is I think crazy. Regionalisation is also not a reason for severing a route. I remember reading somewhere that the government is not allowed to add any bus services to the airport without compensating the airport tra...
by molybtek
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
Topic: Private Observations - December 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 3676

Re: Private Observations - December 2017

I've noticed recently that most of the buses including T80 don't use the bus lane to turn right from Centenary Road into Old Prospect Road, South Wentworthville, but instead uses the general right turn lane to turn. As far as I can tell, there seems to be priority at the traffic light for the bus la...

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