PRO: Port Adelaide Tramline | $260m

[AG]

I'm still confused, even after seeing the renders.

From what the render indicates, is that a new track would be built on the right hand side of current DOWN platform (to the city) therefore expanding Woodville's station capacity to 2 centre island platforms and 4 tracks.

However, as we all know, you board a tram, quite literally "off the ground" at street level. Trains, however, you'd require to board from a 1m or so raised platform. My point being, if Woodville were to service trains also... where's the "raised" platform for them? Assuming, that is in its current form, it could, but if the line were to be converted to light rail, the platforms would have to be reconfigured to suit the trams.

To question integrity once more, the impression shows that the heritage shelters are to remain, which if that were they case, they'd retain their place on the raised platforms which they stand, not at ground level as the impression shows!

The render shows from left to right, a tram, a train, and another tram... The train couldn't unload any passengers, as there is no raised platform to do so.

Woodville already has 4 platforms (one which is currently disused). I suppose it is possible to use the existing platforms to serve trams if they raised the level of the track up to the platform instead of lowering the platforms, but that still doesn't answer how on earth trains and trams will use the same platforms. The alternative would be that trains and trams arrive at different platforms, which still makes little sense looking at the renders.

[fabricator]

Woodville already has 4 platforms (one which is currently disused). I suppose it is possible to use the existing platforms to serve trams if they raised the level of the track up to the platform instead of lowering the platforms, but that still doesn't answer how on earth trains and trams will use the same platforms. The alternative would be that trains and trams arrive at different platforms, which still makes little sense looking at the renders.

Right, but the disused 4th platform has a kiosk blocking part of it from being used.
In any case, lowering all the platforms on that line is going to cost a lot of money, and cause huge disruption. For no gain as far as I can tell.

The renders make no sense for a reason, the artist hasn't been told what is required because no one really knows. The tram track has a different profile to train, as does the wheels, vehicle height is different too.

I can't see any way to convert the existing platforms to allow both trains and trams. The tracks can't be raised for trams due to the adjacent road crossing, and the platforms can't be made different heights due to issues with train/tram pathing.

Lets say platform 1&2 are tram, and 3&4 are train, well that means trams and trains need to stop to allow others to gain access to the correct platforms and branch (remember this is the junction of Outer Harbor and Grange lines). Up and Down lines cross over also.

It just doesn't work, the money would be better spent on a dedicated tram corridor down Port Road.
TODs would make more sense along the Glanville to Outer Harbor section, which would make the train more viable.

[Xaragmata]

From yesterday:

Recently laid track in Port Road across the Park Terrace / Adam Street intersection






New beam and deck in Hindmarsh Bridge, with utility conduits




West from Morphett Street Bridge

[baytram366]

I thought I drove over tram tracks yesterday on my way to work but I thought my mind was playing tricks on me or they could have been the old tram tracks that used to be there uncovered. It seems they laid those new tracks very quickly...

[Pistol]

Is anything happening with the single track section under the Morphett St Bridge yet?

I am assuming that they are duplicating this section.

[AtD]

As far as I'm aware there's no official plans but the mood is it's only a matter of time. It's kinda silly.

[JamesXander]

Looks like the Port rd widening near the coke factory is almost done.

Driving to work everyday is becoming frustrating. Its funny how you begin to notice even the slightest thing done each day...its progressing so slowly .The lollypop man to worker ratio must be atleast 1:2

I dont wanna sound heaps negative about the project, I want the tram line. Its just happening so friggin slow (and considering i sometimes drive past the workers 3-4 times a day..and see them doing so little. Well it annoys me!) No wonder infrastructure projects cost so bloody much.

[Hooligan]

Things seems slower when you go past them everyday. I actually think this project has moved fast

[Xaragmata]

Lengths of rail in North Terrace near City West terminus, Monday:

[Port Adelaide Fan]

Test tram confuses commuters



CONFUSED passengers were keen to board one of Adelaide's new Euro trams as it rolled through town today, but will have to wait until systems testing is completed around Christmas.

The sleek red and blue Alstom Citadis tram tested along King William St is one of six bought by the State Government for $36 million to expand the TransAdelaide fleet.

Two trams have arrived in Adelaide for testing and are expected to be in operation by Christmas.

The remainder will arrive in coming weeks and all should be in operation in February.

A TransAdelaide spokesman said the test was a success.

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/stor ... 82,00.html

[monotonehell]

Test tram confuses commuters
CONFUSED passengers were keen to board one of Adelaide's new Euro trams as it rolled through town today, but will have to wait until systems testing is completed around Christmas...

I wonder if there were any "confused passengers" at all or if that's just a slant put on this otherwise positive story.

"Not In Service" is clearly displayed on the destination plate.

[fabricator]

I wonder if there were any "confused passengers" at all or if that's just a slant put on this otherwise positive story.

"Not In Service" is clearly displayed on the destination plate.

More like "disappointed members of this and other forms" were trying to board the new tram.

[Omicron]

Test tram confuses commuters
CONFUSED passengers were keen to board one of Adelaide's new Euro trams as it rolled through town today, but will have to wait until systems testing is completed around Christmas...

I wonder if there were any "confused passengers" at all or if that's just a slant put on this otherwise positive story.

"Not In Service" is clearly displayed on the destination plate.

Now now, Mono - you've had to deal with the public. The stupid far outnumber we clever sorts.

[muzzamo]

I still find it hard to believe they are not repainting these...

[Shuz]

I still find it hard to believe they are not repainting these...

Good, so they shouldn't! I love the livery.