COM: Glenelg Tramline Upgrade

[Diamond]

I wish one of our Flexis had AOA like this!

[Norman]

Maybe if it was a South Australian show, then yes.

[Xaragmata]

Maybe if it was a South Australian show, then yes.

Good promo for Underbelly, given that it is (or was) banned in Victoria. Route 72 has improved since I was there last.

[Xaragmata]

A notice in this week's Messenger advises that the tram will be closed for Easter from 1st service Friday until last service Monday, with
substitute buses leaving City West & Glenelg Zone D. Closure is for track maintenance (inserting new rail?). While it is good they have
possession for that work, I don't know if they spared any thought for tourists who might be here for Easter & wanting a trip to the
Bay by tram.

[AtD]

Makes sense, trams won't be as packed on a public holiday.

[Norman]

I believe a few new crossovers and rails will be installed. Hopefully this will make the ride smoother.

[monotonehell]

A notice in this week's Messenger advises that the tram will be closed for Easter from 1st service Friday until last service Monday, with
substitute buses leaving City West & Glenelg Zone D. Closure is for track maintenance (inserting new rail?). While it is good they have
possession for that work, I don't know if they spared any thought for tourists who might be here for Easter & wanting a trip to the
Bay by tram.

If it has to be done, it has to be done. Better on a low capacity day. I mean this is Adelaide ... we shut for Easter

[kymbosa]

Maybe if it was a South Australian show, then yes.

Busses in Perth are like the melbourne tram. They are covered in Underbelly adverts for Nine.

[Will409]

I believe a few new crossovers and rails will be installed. Hopefully this will make the ride smoother.

That is correct, new 50kg/m rail (heavier then most of the heavy rail network!) will be inserted between Brighton Road and Morphett Road stops. In addition, a brand new crossover will be inserted at Beckman Street stop where there currently isn't one. This will fill in a large gap that doesn't have a cross over between Forrestville (which is decommissioned) and Morphett Road.

[Shuz]

I have noticed near my stop at Glandore, a couple of new electric poles have gone up adjacent the existing ones and there is a huge bundle of rails lying on the side of the tracks, which I think would be used for the crossover at Beckman St stop?

[Xaragmata]

I have noticed near my stop at Glandore, a couple of new electric poles have gone up adjacent the existing ones and there is a huge bundle of rails lying on the side of the tracks, which I think would be used for the crossover at Beckman St stop?

I noticed what looked like a new square GI pole at Marion Road last night next to a stobie pole. Are they planning to close the tramway
while the South Rd overpass is built, or will they build it in stages with single track working?

[BillD]

Here's the Adelaide Metro link for the Easter closure:

http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/cgi-bin ... d9eed865d8

Bill

[kymbosa]

Thinking outside the square last night when in town, i was wondering why the trams can't be used until 3:00am on friday and saturday nigths. Thus allowing more people to move between the city and the bay. Also putting an ease of taxi usage between the two sections therefore making it easier for all people.

[Norman]

There already is a night bus (N262) that ats as a connector, but I think a night tram would be nice. However, I think in most systems, buses are preferred at night as they can veer off their standard route to offer more of a to-your-door service.

[Cruise]

on Friday and Saturday nights the whole rail network should be operating at least 1 train an hour from 12:00 until 4:00am on all lines (except Grange and Tonsely)