Thread:EpaX/@comment-153.107.97.168-20130402233552

Train services have now resumed on the South Coast Line between Waterfall and Thirroul following a partial closure earlier this morning. Safety monitors were activated at Otford earlier due to heavy rain. However, crews remain on site monitoring rainfall in the area. Frequent services are running and some trains may stop at extra stations. A limited bus service will also remain in place throughout the morning peak to assist in transporting passengers between Waterfall and Thirroul Stations in both directions. Passengers should allow additional travel time, check indicator boards at stations, and listen for station announcements. Posted 03/04/13 07:39AM Trains have resumed on the South Coast Line between Thirroul and Waterfall following a partial closure. Frequent services are operating and some trains may stop at additional stations. Buses continue to operate between Thirroul and Waterfall to supplement services. Passengers are advised to allow additional travel time, listen to station announcements and check indicator boards. Posted 03/04/13 07:21AM South Coast Line - Partial Closure Passengers are advised to allow additional travel time if travelling between Waterfall and Thirroul due to the partial closure of the South Coast Line earlier this morning. Safety monitors were activated at Otford earlier due to heavy rain. A limited bus service is now in place transporting passengers between Waterfall and Thirroul Stations in both directions. Passengers should allow additional travel time and consider making alternative travel arrangements to Waterfall Station to catch a train to Sydney. There is no forecast available as to when train services between Waterfall and Thirroul will return to service. Posted 03/04/13 06:56AM A limited bus service is now operating between Thirroul and Waterfall due to the partial closure of the South Coast Line between Thirroul and Waterfall. Safety monitors have been activated at Otford resulting from the heavy rain currently being experienced. Passengers are advised to allow additional travel time or find alternative transport to Waterfall Station and continue their journey into Sydney. Posted 03/04/13 06:49AM Passengers are advised to delay their journey if travelling between Waterfall and Thirroul due to the partial closure of the South Coast Line. Safety monitors have been activated at Otford resulting from the heavy rain currently being experienced. Bus companies have been contacted to operate a replacement service, however are approximately 40 minutes away from operation. Passengers are advised to either delay travel or find alternative transport to Waterfall Station and continue their journey into Sydney. There is no forecast available as to when services will return to normal Posted 03/04/13 06:01AM Passengers are advised to delay their travel or allow plenty of extra travel time due to the partial closure on the South Coast Line between Waterfall and Thirroul in both directions due safety monitors being activated at Otford as a result of the heavy rainfall. Bus companies have been contacted to operate a replacement service, however are approximately 40 minutes away. Posted 03/04/13 05:48AM CityRail advises that trains have been suspended on the South Coast Line between Waterfall and Thirroul in both directions due to heavy rainfall activating safety monitors and slip detectors at Otford. Partial Closure can be expected. Bus companies have been contacted to operate a replacement service between Waterfall and Thirroul. Buses are expected to start arriving at stations within 40 minutes.  