News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

[85trainfan]

would be interested if they are the same design as on the Seaford line

From what iv'e seen, yes they are

[PD2/20]

would be interested if they are the same design as on the Seaford line

From what iv'e seen, yes they are

The majority of masts on the Seaford line are concrete. The same concrete masts were also installed in 2012 between Salisbury and Evanston. Steel masts were only used where required on the Seaford line. All new masts installed at Oaklands were steel.

[ChillyPhilly]

Looking like we might at least get a widened Islington station platform (citybound).

But yes, some of the masts between Dudley Park and Ovingham are pretty thick. They all appear to be steel.

I'm curious how the Park Terrace bridge is being tackled.

[alexczarn]

Looking like we might at least get a widened Islington station platform (citybound).

But yes, some of the masts between Dudley Park and Ovingham are pretty thick. They all appear to be steel.

I'm curious how the Park Terrace bridge is being tackled.

lines mounted directly to the underside of the bridge
wouldn't surprise me if the mounts were installed with the bridge

[ChillyPhilly]

Looking like we might at least get a widened Islington station platform (citybound).

But yes, some of the masts between Dudley Park and Ovingham are pretty thick. They all appear to be steel.

I'm curious how the Park Terrace bridge is being tackled.

lines mounted directly to the underside of the bridge
wouldn't surprise me if the mounts were installed with the bridge

That's what I'd expect, but I recall a post here saying that the bridge was too low for electrics to pass under.

[I Follow PAFC]

Adelaide Metro wishes to advise that due to a mechanical issue identified on some rail carriages, there will be reduced services across all Adelaide Metro train lines until further notice with the exception of the Seaford and Tonsley lines.

From this afternoon, the following amended service plan will operate for train services on the Gawler, Outer Harbor, Grange and Belair lines:

• Gawler – rail services will run half hourly and to Gawler Central
• Grange – rail services will be replaced by substitute buses
• Outer Harbor – services will run half-hourly
• Belair – services will run half-hourly.

Rail carriage numbers will be reduced on some services.

https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Announ ... rd-Tonsley

[OlympusAnt]

I thought they upgraded all those poxes not long ago?

[I Follow PAFC]

I thought they upgraded all those poxes not long ago?

They did but they have been 2 fires on them.

[Spotto]

Mechanical issues found with the diesel 3000 stock.

From AdMet website. I’ve only included the general announcement, there’s specifics for the Grange line on the website.

https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Announ ... rd-Tonsley

Reduced train services on all lines except Seaford & Tonsley
When: From Thursday 7 May 2020

Adelaide Metro wishes to advise that due to a mechanical issue identified on some rail carriages, there will be reduced services across all Adelaide Metro train lines until further notice with the exception of the Seaford and Tonsley lines.

Rail carriage numbers will be reduced on some services.

The safety of our passengers is our number one priority. These measures are necessary to ensure that inspection and rectification of the mechanical issue can be undertake.

The following amended service plan will operate for train services on the Gawler, Outer Harbor, Grange and Belair lines:

• Gawler – rail services will run half hourly to Gawler Central

• Outer Harbor – services will run half-hourly

• Belair – services will run half-hourly

Further service details will be provided as they become available.

[OlympusAnt]

That's just great isn't it

[ChillyPhilly]

Right on cue, a service to Belair had been cancelled. I assume this is the reason.

[Norman]

I wonder if this relates back to the engine fire that happened a few months ago. Hopefully it's not too serious as all engines were replaced just a year or so ago.

[I Follow PAFC]

I wonder if this relates back to the engine fire that happened a few months ago. Hopefully it's not too serious as all engines were replaced just a year or so ago.

Been two fires.

[ChillyPhilly]

I noticed in winter last year that the thermostat in the cars with new engines, is seriously broken. One end had a heater pumping out lava temperatures, while the other blew out icy air con. Then the temperatures would swap.

[Eurostar]

I'd hate to be in Stephen's shoes , the Darlington wall incident, faulty trains. Its going to be a easy fight at the next State Election for SA Labor Party