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Signals & passive crossings near Long Island Junction
September 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Signals & passive crossings near Long Island Junction
Recent platform 1 extension at Moorabbin. For XT2 I imagine. New signal post and heads for MRN712, a fixed red signal.
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Recent platform 1 extension at Moorabbin. For XT2 I imagine. New signal post and heads for MRN712, a fixed red signal.
The traffic lights at Clarinda Rd and Old Dandenong road are looking quite unnecessary now, with the SRL closure of a chunk of Old Dandy to the south the only through route here is a loop back in to Clarinda
September 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The traffic lights at Clarinda Rd and Old Dandenong road are looking quite unnecessary now, with the SRL closure of a chunk of Old Dandy to the south the only through route here is a loop back in to Clarinda
The westbound lane boom barrier on McDonald St has been swapped with a split one, to fit under the future viaduct. Original crossovers remain on the up end. There's a rail in the middle of the single track, which seems to have been taken from one of the recently removed tracks as it is quite shiny.
August 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The westbound lane boom barrier on McDonald St has been swapped with a split one, to fit under the future viaduct. Original crossovers remain on the up end. There's a rail in the middle of the single track, which seems to have been taken from one of the recently removed tracks as it is quite shiny.
Two tracks have been removed through Mordialloc, with only the platform one track remaining.
August 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Two tracks have been removed through Mordialloc, with only the platform one track remaining.
The train in platform 2 (left) is departing in about 13 minutes for East Pakenham. The train in the turnback siding (middle) is forming that Cranbourne in 6 minutes. The train approaching platform 1 (right) is running an East Pakenham service right now
August 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The train in platform 2 (left) is departing in about 13 minutes for East Pakenham. The train in the turnback siding (middle) is forming that Cranbourne in 6 minutes. The train approaching platform 1 (right) is running an East Pakenham service right now
They've had to dig out a chunk of the road and install these copper wires to keep the track circuit continuity
July 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
They've had to dig out a chunk of the road and install these copper wires to keep the track circuit continuity
Broken rail inside the Millers St level crossing near Seaholme station. 40km/h speed restriction over the broken rail. This is the second broken rail in a level crossing on the Altona Loop in a month.
July 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Broken rail inside the Millers St level crossing near Seaholme station. 40km/h speed restriction over the broken rail. This is the second broken rail in a level crossing on the Altona Loop in a month.
oh and hidden under the "No trains operating" banner we see that the services say they end at Bonbeach! So does the PTV app!
July 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
oh and hidden under the "No trains operating" banner we see that the services say they end at Bonbeach! So does the PTV app!
Also, here are the medium speed aspects of BON782 over the 65km/h crossover.
July 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Also, here are the medium speed aspects of BON782 over the 65km/h crossover.
Interestingly, after trains have turned back they say they are a "Frankston via City Loop" service
July 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Interestingly, after trains have turned back they say they are a "Frankston via City Loop" service
Anyway, enjoy some shots of empty trains between Carrum and Bonbeach
July 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Anyway, enjoy some shots of empty trains between Carrum and Bonbeach
However, passengers are not allowed on the trains to or from Bonbeach, so every train runs empty to and from. Barriers at Bonbeach block you from entering the platform that the train sits at.
July 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
However, passengers are not allowed on the trains to or from Bonbeach, so every train runs empty to and from. Barriers at Bonbeach block you from entering the platform that the train sits at.
Strange operation on the Frankston line this weekend. Buses replace trains between Cheltenham and Carrum due to works at Mordialloc, but due to the location of the crossover near Carrum trains need to go ahead to Bonbeach before returning over the crossover back to Carrum 🧵
July 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Strange operation on the Frankston line this weekend. Buses replace trains between Cheltenham and Carrum due to works at Mordialloc, but due to the location of the crossover near Carrum trains need to go ahead to Bonbeach before returning over the crossover back to Carrum 🧵
The lesser known punch out between Melbourne Central and State Library stations for passengers going between the lifts
July 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The lesser known punch out between Melbourne Central and State Library stations for passengers going between the lifts
Taking a diverted 86 over the Miller St hump
July 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Taking a diverted 86 over the Miller St hump
Shepparton train wrong lining back to Craigieburn after the train in front of us failed at Donnybrook from a few days ago
July 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Shepparton train wrong lining back to Craigieburn after the train in front of us failed at Donnybrook from a few days ago
I believe I was the only passenger on the 14:45 Marshall to Southern Cross service today, until we got to South Geelong. The points from Marshall platform 1 up to the main line are 80km/h.
July 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
I believe I was the only passenger on the 14:45 Marshall to Southern Cross service today, until we got to South Geelong. The points from Marshall platform 1 up to the main line are 80km/h.
It was a McKenzie & Holland No.6 Pattern frame, and is now in the hands of the Daylesford Railway
July 1, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It was a McKenzie & Holland No.6 Pattern frame, and is now in the hands of the Daylesford Railway
In the new South Geelong station waiting room and office they have many reminders of the old lever frame, including the final configuration pull chart hanging up
July 1, 2025 at 5:06 AM
In the new South Geelong station waiting room and office they have many reminders of the old lever frame, including the final configuration pull chart hanging up
New Sunshine superhub related maps released showing the project area and the rough locations of the Sunbury line and Bendigo line flyovers among other works bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/melbour...
July 1, 2025 at 4:19 AM
New Sunshine superhub related maps released showing the project area and the rough locations of the Sunbury line and Bendigo line flyovers among other works bigbuild.vic.gov.au/news/melbour...
All seven carriages to myself. At WeFo the train went out of service, but the PIDs showed direct to Watergardens (indicating an empty move to Watergardens or Calder Park sidings)
June 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
All seven carriages to myself. At WeFo the train went out of service, but the PIDs showed direct to Watergardens (indicating an empty move to Watergardens or Calder Park sidings)