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erkpod, 15 days ago to random

For a simple lift such as at a railway station that only has 2 floors, I suggested a single button marked GO. It's simpler than expecting people to know what button to press.

I have seen this in action at Perth Underground station. https://aus.social/@jessta/112433585648157837

ajsadauskas, 24 days ago to sydney

"It's going to be a bloody disaster": Tell me again about how the second road tunnel under Sydney Harbour won't make congestion worse?

"Civil engineer Les Wielinga, a former CEO at the now-defunct Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA), made the fiery comments at a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the bungled Rozelle Interchange.

"The Western Harbour Tunnel, which is under construction, will allow drivers travelling between the inner west and the North Shore to bypass the CBD.

"Entries and exits to the tunnel will lie at the Ernest Street interchange in Cammeray and near the Falcon Street interchange at North Sydney.

"'It's going to be a bloody disaster,' Mr Wielinga told the upper house committee on Friday.

"Paul Forward, another former CEO of the RTA, told the inquiry he was concerned about the project's design.

"'You've now got three motorways coming out into this short area, and whilst I would recognise there are some exit points, some off-ramps, those motorways are now all going into the Lane Cove Tunnel,' he said.

"'A large number of lanes are going into two lanes at the Lane Cove Tunnel. Sounds familiar?'"

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-03/sydney-western-harbour-tunnel-warringah-freeway-traffic-disaster/103801818

@fuck_cars #sydney #roads #planning #UrbanPlanning

erkpod, 1 month ago to random

By now you may have seen the train v car at Woy Woy level crossing around 6pm on Friday night. It wasn't me as I'm on early mornings now but I have driven that particular service from Sydney to Newcastle. My colleagues who were on board are doing as well as can be expected.

It could have been a lot worse as the car driver at least got out of his car before impact.

erkpod, 3 months ago to random

Today is a special day. 30 years ago today, I walked into Circular Quay station for the first time as a Station Assistant. I was only initially hired for 6 months. I'm still here.

Fast forward 30 years. Now an intercity driver at Newcastle. Next year will be 20 years as a driver. It's been an interesting ride. A major milestone today.

erkpod, 3 months ago to random

I am now officially an accredited level 1 coach with Ice Hockey Australia.

Next on my list is the level 1 referees course.

timrichards, 4 months ago to random

Hmm, just read an Age article that began:

"Yep, it’s the most depressing time of year, the day we start back at work, aka Blue Monday if we want even more US culture..."

I've been back at work for two weeks! Who decided that 15 January was back-to-work day?

timrichards, 4 months ago to random

Crikey, I only just noticed this bit at the front of my new passport - right up to date. So if I play a crescendo of trumpets on my phone then read this out loud at US passport control, the TSA agents step back deferentially and let me through? Right?

erkpod, 6 months ago to random

Been hanging out at the Railfan platform with a great view of Metro & V/line services. A few heritage locos to put the birthday cake on the candles to go along with The Overland & the XPTs for good measure.

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erkpod, 6 months ago to random

Why am I here? Funny & wrong answers only, please!!

erkpod, 6 months ago to random

Melbourne public transport people: What's the best tram depot to hang out the front of?

erkpod, 6 months ago to random

Just found out that Belinda Carlisle won't be dancing in the Australian summer rain as she's injured herself. Tour rescheduled to September/October next year.

timrichards, 8 months ago to random

I can never remember what SMH is supposed to mean on here, because I always think of "Sydney Morning Herald". What's the other meaning?

erkpod, 8 months ago to random

Well that was fun. Picked up a carriage worth of primary school kids on my train going on an excursion. Because their entry & exit stations were closest to me, I greeted & farewelled the large group. Some of the kids had never been on a train before & totally enjoyed the experience.

timrichards, 8 months ago to melbourne

A pity when station precincts go seedy...

Almost 20 years since Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station was completed, the Spencer Street precinct is on the precipice of failure https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/spencer-street-s-soul-is-suffering-as-people-pass-through-but-never-stay-20230828-p5e00w.html

#Melbourne #RailwayStation #Station #TrainStation

nordacious, 8 months ago to random

Gentlemen, THIS is democracy, MANIFEST! 🇦🇺🇨🇳 New piece of the infamous Brisbane man who's only crime was eating a succulent Chinese meal in the early 90s 🍜 Ta-ta! | Prints/tees: https://rb.gy/9r9lx

ppossej, 8 months ago to random

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timrichards, 8 months ago to melbourne

Good ideas. They could start by bringing the pedestrian area between footpath and tram tracks to the same level as the footpath.

Elizabeth Street in Melbourne could be an inviting boulevard-style entrance to the CBD

#Melbourne #MelbourneCBD https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-s-time-to-truly-invest-in-bettering-this-busted-boulevard-20230829-p5e0el.html

erkpod, 9 months ago to random

Good morning from Paterson. A lovely morning at the depot before heading to Dungog & back soon.

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erkpod, 10 months ago to random

Here's today's Adelaide bound Ghan (Bolivar loop) & Thursday's Adelaide bound Indian Pacific (Chidda station). Good to see the relevant livery on the lead loco as well for both trains.

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