❓ Question regarding train disruptions on the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 21 September 2014 due to a tree branch falling onto an overhead line during severe weather. The delays started at 11:28am and services resumed at 12:50pm, affecting 16 delayed and 7 cancelled services.
AnsweredQoN 1697Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruptions to the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 21 September 2014, and I ask: (a) what time did the delays first occur; (b) what were the technical issues responsible; (c) when did services resume; and (d) how many services were affected?
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19 November 2014
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Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
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57 days
(a) 11:28am.
(b) A tree branch had been blown onto an overhead line high voltage cantilever which was caused by severe weather.
(c) 12:50pm.
(d) 16 services were delayed and seven services were cancelled.
(b) A tree branch had been blown onto an overhead line high voltage cantilever which was caused by severe weather.
(c) 12:50pm.
(d) 16 services were delayed and seven services were cancelled.
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