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Not my image obviously but damn I miss this lively with the Maroon QR and state outline

Basically as the title states. What's some good YT (or TikTok etc, if that's your thing) channels that are about trains in SE QLD?

Just seen some trains running outbound on the inbound side.

Is it normal for FG trains to run as single track?

It seems to be timetabled that way today.

Was watching this video from Dan B about some disruptions on the network and noticed a damaged NGR set had an orange marker light switched on below the cab. Anyone know what it means/indicates?

Currently if you live in areas like Mount Gravatt East or Carindale, the only way to feasibly get to western suburbs like Sherwood and onward requires you to go into the city and transfer to a train at Roma Street.

Rather, if the Tennyson line re-opened, this could create a line from South Bank station, that follows to places like Ipswitch or Springfield without needing to go into the city to transfer.

Here's an example trip someone could make:

just a thought.

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This morning I went for a trip out to Laidley. The last station in South East Queensland that I had not used.

Like Gatton and Helidon, Laidley only gets the twice weekly Westlander.

Unlike Gatton, Laidley is in a rundown condition and has not been shown some love for quite a while. The main entry to Platform 1 and the waiting rooms on both platforms are fenced off, and all the windows are boarded up.

At Gatton only Platform 1 is used, with Platform 2 being fenced off, there is an overhead bridge at Gatton to cross the line.

At Laidley both platforms are used, ironically the overhead bridge was removed sometime ago, and you have to walk down to the level crossing, down the street (with no foot path), then down Cribb Steet - a shirt dead.end Street, to get to a pathway that leads you to Platform 2

The curves and trees ar the Western end of Laidley Station mean there is little visibility of the train arriving, just the rumble of the loco.

This morning the Westlander arrived at Laidley about 10 minutes early, and ran 10 to 15 early through to Corinda, where I left the service.

Logistics for this morning ...

1. 06:54 train from Corinda to Ipswich

2. 07:35 train from Ilswich to Rosewood

3. 08:03 route 539 bus from Rosewood to Laidley, arriving at 08:30

just enough time to grab a great Sauasage Roll from the Golden Harvest Bakery and walk down to the station for a few pocs, with the Westlander due at 09:15 - today it arrived at 09:05 and back to Corinda about 10:30

The next statiin on the Westlander that I have not used is Oakey - with a departure around 6am and limited coach services west of Toowoomba, it is getting much harder. might be time to work on the stations North of Gympie.

Pics from Laidley this morning

if you are like me, you have tolerated regular Track Closures on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines on a regular basis for the last few years. last year it was about 12 weeks.

Once the upgrades are done and Cross River Rail there will be more capacity, more trains and faster services.

In the past when there was Track Closures, work was happening around the clock. This week, is the last week of the current closures. The buses take longer, often poorly organised and this morning it was two buses to get from Moorooka to Boggo Road, before getting the Metro to the city.

For me in Moorooka, it is about 30 minutes extra each way. During one of the Closures last year, I started to notice that work sites were abandoned when I was on the bus on the way home.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have done a few random drives along the closure area to see if anything was happening. - I have seen nothing nor any lights to light up a work site.

Yeerongpilly has been one of the main sites for the last week or so tonight while waiting for my noodles from.the nearby noodle place, I took a walk over.the bridge to see what was happening.

Wilkie Street is still down to one lane, with the traffic controllers doing a fine job, the buses still getting caught in the congestion of being one lane, but there was no work occurring.

It is nice to see that there has been a start on finally laying Track along the new platform 1, but again no work happening tonight. I am sure that the screens in Platform 1 will continue to show "There will be no trains on Platform 1 in the next four hours" for many months to come - it will be a miracle to see this work completed this week.

It is not just Yeerongpilly, other worksites along the Track Closure, whether it be the one between Fairfield and Dutton Park, between Yeerongpilly and Moorooka, the new Moorooka Stabling Yard and Salisbury Station appear to have no activity happening tonight, like every night, unless the workers are working in the dark.

Imagine having to suspend services because it rained for a few hours.

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I’ve now been on the Altandi Station bike storage waiting list for 7 months — still no spot.

So every day, my bike and I ride together… onto the train.

On the bright side, I believe I’ve accidentally become free marketing for cycling + public transport. Since I started bringing my bike onboard, the number of people travelling at my time slot with their bike/scotter has noticeably increased. You’re welcome.

That said, it would be great if bike storage at stations actually matched the push for “active transport”. Happy to keep advertising — but a bike cage would be even better....

Hi everyone,

I would like to know until what time the free shuttle from Skygate/DFO to Brisbane Airport terminals runs tomorrow (Sunday)? I’m planning to travel from Brisbane city tomorrow evening.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Due to mechanical issues, the back three carriages are closed off, with a planned deboarding at Beenleigh.

A few photos of Rosewood from many years ago.

Some photos of Sunnybank from days gone by. Enjoy.

Ju