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Post by Melsy on Jan 22, 2007 11:44:19 GMT 10
When new info becomes available i will post it.
Posted 22/01/07 11:55am
North Shore, Northern and Newcastle & Central Coast Lines - Major delays due to line closure
CityRail advises that train services have been suspended in both directions between Cowan and Hornsby due to a bushfire causing the line to be closed for safety reasons at Mt Kuring-Gai. Rail commuters face major delays.
Due to road closures caused by this incident it is not possible to provide a replacement bus service.
CityRail advises customers to delay travelling until alternative transport becomes available and confirmation is received that roads in the area are open. We suggest customers call the Transport Infoline on 131500 for the latest recorded updates before going to their station or wait for further updates.
Police and emergency services are in attendance. At this stage there is no forecast of when the line can be reopened. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 22, 2007 11:45:23 GMT 10
thanks melsy
please keep me updated
i couldn't believe this morning when i went through on the train and there were fires right next to the track
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Post by sacko on Jan 22, 2007 11:52:05 GMT 10
Bugger! But I'm not that surprised as the flames did look pretty close this morning.  |
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jan 22, 2007 12:11:26 GMT 10
...No fair! I wonder how bad it is?
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Post by Nah. on Jan 22, 2007 12:22:29 GMT 10
I was supposed to be going up to sydney today too, and the fires have pretty much prevented that.
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Post by bakery5 on Jan 22, 2007 12:26:35 GMT 10
the cityrail website is down
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jan 22, 2007 12:42:53 GMT 10
the cityrail website is down somehow i'm not surprised... |
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Post by Melsy on Jan 22, 2007 12:57:11 GMT 10
It still says the same thing it has not been updated
Heres hoping they put buses on.
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jan 22, 2007 13:08:58 GMT 10
It still says the same thing it has not been updated Heres hoping they put buses on. they can't - freeway's closed |
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Post by Melsy on Jan 22, 2007 13:14:12 GMT 10
It still says the same thing it has not been updated Heres hoping they put buses on. they can't - freeway's closed I know that but once it opens |
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Post by Melsy on Jan 22, 2007 13:15:06 GMT 10
Anyways i'm going to leave the city at 3:30 and catch a ferry home
The bus leaves from near york street if anyone wants to make the trip with me.
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Post by sideshow on Jan 22, 2007 13:20:59 GMT 10
are the ferry's packed? i couldn't get through to ring them.
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Post by Melsy on Jan 22, 2007 13:23:55 GMT 10
are the ferry's packed? i couldn't get through to ring them. Yeh its jam packed but i aint staying in Sydney |
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Post by Auburn Mariner on Jan 22, 2007 13:46:30 GMT 10
Those of us that live in Sydney may care to offer a bed to Coasties who can't get home. We have a couple of beds, one of which has been offered. Others who live here may care to place availability on this forum. Please, show some of our Mariner spirit and help out if you can.
I wish those that live in the fire area all the best and hope that you and yours are safe and well.
If anyone has problems, either PM me or call 0402 849 910. I'm here at Fortress Broadway until 5.30pm.
Best regards,
Auburn
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""Roads and train lines to the north of Sydney have been shut as firefighters battle a raging bushfire moving towards the town of Berowra.
The F3 Freeway and Pacific Highway between Berowra and Chase Road have been closed, as well as the rail line between Sydney and Newcastle.
Homes in Berowra are not at directly at risk from the fire, but burning embers which could be blown onto rooftops pose a threat.
"There is not a wall of fire going through Berowra, no properties are under threat,'' said NSW Rural Fire Service spokesman Cameron Wade.
"There's the potential for embers to be blown onto properties and that is our concern at the moment.''
A town meeting has been scheduled for 5.30pm at Berowra Oval.
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Assistant Commissioner Rob Rogers also warned of the threat of embers.
"There is obviously the ember attack issue and that's something we can't control - embers can travel hundreds of metres and we can't necessarily see where every ember lands.''
He said the RFS was using all the necessary resources, including two skycrane helicopters and four medium "attack helicopters''.
"We've got a lot of airpower on this fire, we've got every single appliance that they have asked for,'' he said.
"It's a huge focus of effort so I'm quite comfortable with the fact that we'll protect property under these conditions.''
There are now 300 firefighters battling the fire.
The F3 was closed yesterday after the fire started in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park about 5pm. It was reopened about 9.30am today before being closed again soon after.
All motorists are advised to avoid this area, however an RTA spokesman said an alternative route via Windsor along Wisemans Ferry Road was open.
Train commuters have also been urged to postpone travel to the north if they can.
"Major delays are expected, we are urging anyone travelling north of Hornsby or south of Cowan to postpone travel,'' a CityRail spokesman said.
He added that CityRail bus services were on standby should the F3 and Pacific Highways be re-opened before the rail line.
Commuters have been warned that cancelled trains cannot be replaced by buses due to the closure of the F3 and Pacific Highways.
The spokesman said authorities did not know when the line would be re-opened.
"We are monitoring the situation very closely with the RTA and the NSW fire service,'' he said.
The suspension is creating delays on the North Shore, Northern and Newcastle-central Coast lines ahead of this afternoon's peak period.
A fire spokesman said the suburb of North Turramurra and Duffys Forest, to the south of the fire, could come under threat with a wind change.
Fire crews have backburned to contain the main fire on the southern side and will work to establish containment lines on the northern side near Berowra.
This afternoon winds up to 40kmh are expected to come from the south-south-east.""
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Post by alicia on Jan 22, 2007 15:33:15 GMT 10
I luckily decided not to leave for work at my normal time due to the traffic. I figured i'd wait a while, and see if the traffic starts to clear. Oh no, it just got worse. The shut the F3, then the pacific hwy, then, no trains.
I'm really glad I didn't go as its one of my worst nightmares to get stuck at work and not be able to get home. I really don't fancy hanging out in Blacktown for the night.
Dad's stuck, AND left his wallet at home today!! Lucky for him he has friends he can stay with.
Good luck to any others who are stuck. I hope you make it home soon and safely.
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Post by Chimmi Churri on Jan 22, 2007 15:49:57 GMT 10
Well the official site is saying trains are running north-bound only (with delays) - so im going to make a dash for it....wish me luck
North Shore, Northern and Newcastle & Central Coast Lines - Major delays
Posted 22/01/2007 04:28PM
CityRail advises that train services have resumed in the North bound direction only. Trains from Newcastle to the City remain suspended, due to a bushfire causing the line to be closed for safety reasons at Mt Kuring-Gai. Major delays can still be expected.
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Post by greenpoleffc on Jan 22, 2007 15:58:26 GMT 10
Daughter has just taken 2.5 hours to get from Woy Woy to Lisarow.........good luck to everyone and keep safe
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Post by Pete on Jan 22, 2007 18:55:19 GMT 10
thanks melsy please keep me updated i couldn't believe this morning when i went through on the train and there were fires right next to the track Mick, I'd thought you would have tagged along for the Players' Mad Monday rather than going to work? ;D Or did they cancel it after last night's effort? |
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Post by Bearinator on Jan 22, 2007 21:13:31 GMT 10
Well I left chatswood at 1PM, and got home to Niagara Park at 7pm, via Wynyard and Palm Beach. Stupid f***ing fires.
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Post by marinermick on Jan 23, 2007 8:00:47 GMT 10
thanks melsy please keep me updated i couldn't believe this morning when i went through on the train and there were fires right next to the track Mick, I'd thought you would have tagged along for the Players' Mad Monday rather than going to work? ;D Or did they cancel it after last night's effort? they had mad monday it's a player's function and din't want to intrude only met up with them for one beer at the tallies last year besides, being in a new job i do not have much leave by the way, sacko, myself and paulmariner were one of the first to get on the freeway when it re-opened it was so bizarre to drive on the freeway with one or two cars and no other cars coming from the other direction |
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