The Overcrowding Problem on the Albury line

Published 2023-09-17
In this video, we will be doing a deep dive into the Vlocity Overcrowding problem on the Albury line, we will explore the facts from booking the train, Train specs, and the history of overcrowding. I also propose some solutions to this issue. This issue has taken place for almost a year. this video is an eye-opener into what has been happening on the trains. I took the time to make this as the state government whom should be resolving this issue doesn't see the bigger picture.

What do you think of this video? should I make more videos like this? please let me know?

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Chapter 1 - Booking and ticketing
2:45 Chapter 2 - Numbers - The Units, Train specs and fares
4:05 Chapter 3 - The Timetables
5:30 Chapter 4 - The N class
7:10 Chapter 5 - The Overcrowding Problem
9:50 Chapter 6 - My thoughts
15:00 Chapter 7: Your Comments
16:50 The End

SOURCES:
www.bordermail.com.au/story/7898717/vline-apologis…
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8034749/nightmare-rail…
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8253255/our-say-our-bo…
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8325752/your-say-cheap…
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8324492/new-carriages-…
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8207462/it-was-a-debac…
www.vline.com.au/getattachment/90b9a59e-f637-4c36-…)
vicsig.net/index.php?page=passenger&section=rollin…
www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/fares/regional-fares/
www.vline.com.au/Fares-general-info/Ticketing-Fare…
transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8230239/cars-forced-to…

Filmed: Various times between 2020 and 2023

UPDATE (14/10/2023):
www.bordermail.com.au/story/8386277/vline-train-co…

BORDER MAIL ARTICLE (Article copied for those who are not subscribed)
A V/Line train carrying 268 passengers ploughed into a car in Euroa on Friday night at around 8pm.
The train travelling from Southern Cross Station to Albury collided with a vehicle said to be abandoned.

Emergency services were at the scene.

No one was injured during the crash, and all passengers from the train were provided with alternate transport, with delays in place. As a result of the incident, the 6.45am service on Saturday, October 14, was cancelled.

The Border Mail contacted Victoria Police for comment, but they could not provide further details. A spokesperson from V/Line thanked passengers for their patience while they addressed the accident.

"We thank passengers for their patience and understanding as we worked to get them to their destination as quickly and safely as possible following an incident at a level crossing in Euroa on Friday night," the spokesperson said.

Kelly McGregor, a passenger on the train, was travelling home to Wodonga when the train stopped; she said the sudden impact shocked passengers.

"I had put my head down, and in a split second I heard the crunch and glass smash, and I just knew it was a car," she said.

"At first, we weren't sure; we were all trying to guess - was it an animal?

"Conductors opened the doors of the carriages and told passengers the train had hit a car and emergency services were on their way; they asked us if anyone needed assistance."

Ms McGregor said CFA personnel walked through the train and remained to help until paramedics arrived.
She said they waited around 45 minutes for coaches to arrive.

"But from when the train stopped to leaving, all we were thinking was 'oh god, somebody's stuck under the train' because we didn't know anything."

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All Comments (4)
  • ALBURY LINE UPDATE: Imagine if that service was overcrowded! Things would be a lot lot worse than they were that night. SOURCE: www.bordermail.com.au/story/8386277/vline-train-co… BORDER MAIL ARTICLE: A V/Line train carrying 268 passengers ploughed into a car in Euroa on Friday night at around 8pm. The train travelling from Southern Cross Station to Albury collided with a vehicle said to be abandoned. Emergency services were at the scene. No one was injured during the crash, and all passengers from the train were provided with alternate transport, with delays in place. As a result of the incident, the 6.45am service on Saturday, October 14, was cancelled. The Border Mail contacted Victoria Police for comment, but they could not provide further details. A spokesperson from V/Line thanked passengers for their patience while they addressed the accident. "We thank passengers for their patience and understanding as we worked to get them to their destination as quickly and safely as possible following an incident at a level crossing in Euroa on Friday night," the spokesperson said. Kelly McGregor, a passenger on the train, was travelling home to Wodonga when the train stopped; she said the sudden impact shocked passengers. "I had put my head down, and in a split second I heard the crunch and glass smash, and I just knew it was a car," she said. "At first, we weren't sure; we were all trying to guess - was it an animal? "Conductors opened the doors of the carriages and told passengers the train had hit a car and emergency services were on their way; they asked us if anyone needed assistance." Ms McGregor said CFA personnel walked through the train and remained to help until paramedics arrived. She said they waited around 45 minutes for coaches to arrive. "But from when the train stopped to leaving, all we were thinking was 'oh god, somebody's stuck under the train' because we didn't know anything."
  • @user-md1nq4fn9w
    AJ, You have several good points but please find someone else to narrate your video, you tend to mumble alot. Other wise, great subject to choose.