Commuters taking converted e-bikes on NSW trains, metro to face fines

E-bikes posing a “higher fire risk” will be banned from trains after dozens of incidents were found to…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/137746/

The XPT only arrived 5 minutes after it was supposed to depart this morning so I guess its no surprise we're stopped just past Picton when we're supposed to be at Central.

#xpt #nswtrainlink

Here’s some more Mariyung interior pics
1. Seat divider with usb and 240v outlets There is also a folding armrest here
2. Forward view showing carriage number and display with station name and arrow pointing to open door
3. Carriage display showing seat availability and that the train is made up of two four-car sets
#trains #Mariyung #nswtrainlink
New Mariyung D-set trains start running today. This is the second set in service so it’s much less crowded than the first #trains #Mariyung #nswtrainlink

Am I really on a train if it isn't running late? Today's delay - a level crossing acting a bit shit.

#Sydney #NewcastleAU #SydneyTrains #NSWTrainLink

Today I commence my BNE-MELB #nswtrainlink train journey home. I’ve had an interesting long weekend exploring Brisbane using Beam e-scooter service. Have to admit I was a bit hesitant but took the plunge and so glad I did. Actually had a ball and found the service super flexible and convenient. I used the daily pass system which gives 90 min of travel in the 24 hr period for $14. I ran over one day and incurred the $0.65/min casual rate; I should have taken another day pass 😕. The purple scooters are “everywhere” around central BNE ( and their orange competitors) so I never had to search for one. All worked well and are quite zippy with a max 25kph limit. In geolocked areas speed is auto limited further (10kph in heavy pedestrian precincts) which I actually liked. Occasionally speed was restricted in “inappropriate” areas, but 95% spot on. In “no ride” zones the scooter turns off. I came away feeling what a great system! Highlight was scooting out to a Happy Valley wedding event in my tuxedo 🤣 #activetransport #cycling #scooter #ebike #eScooter #brisbane #publictranspot

BicycleNSW has started a petition for allowing roll-on (unboxed) bikes on regional trains: https://www.change.org/p/roll-on-bikes-on-regional-trains-is-years-overdue

This is no ordinary petition; there is a PDF of briefing notes explaining why the changes are minimal and feasible: https://centralwestcycletrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Briefing-Note-%E2%80%93-Bicycles-on-NSW-Regional-Trains_v-13Mar23.pdf

If you'd like to cycle from Sydney to the regions (or the other direction) have a look!

#bicyclensw #cycling #railtrails #australia #nsw #auspol #johaylen #bikepacking #biketouring #bicycletouring #cycletouring #sydney #nswtrainlink

Sign the Petition

Roll-on bikes on regional trains is years overdue

Change.org

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to see the "train" pass through Mudgee.

#NSWTrainLink

Fair Work Commission awards NSW rail workers 1 per cent pay increase above wage cap

The Fair Work Commission says a pay top-up for rail workers will not cause any detriment to the NSW government's budget, and Unions NSW says the government's pay position has been left "in tatters".

ABC News