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Showing posts with label Penrith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penrith. Show all posts
Saturday, 20 July 2019
Monday, 18 March 2019
Another Advocate for the Duplication of Train Lines from St Marys To Penrith - Mount Druitt Commuters Improvement Group
The pinch point in the Western Sydney rail network. Four tracks merge into two tracks at St Marys up to Wallerawang past Lithgow.
The two tracks between Penrith and St Marys carry suburban trains, interurban trains, country trains and freight trains and is already at capacity. The Government wants to add 8 more services to this line. Without two additional lines as first proposed in 1955 it will be a tight squeeze to fit these extra services.
Lester Pasley
The Western line between Parramatta and Penrith was electrified in 1955. Four tracks were planned and Overhead for two additional tracks strung along between Blacktown and Penrith. The additional Overhead still remains between St Marys and Penrith.
The Western line between Parramatta and Penrith was electrified in 1955. Four tracks were planned and Overhead for two additional tracks strung along between Blacktown and Penrith. The additional Overhead still remains between St Marys and Penrith.Two additional tracks built between Westmead and Blacktown in 1955 with a passing loop at Rooty Hill.
Two additional tracks built between Granville and Parramatta, Parramatta and Westmead and Blacktown and St Marys and one additional track between Seven Hills and Blacktown in 1980.
Two tracks remain between St Marys and Penrith.
What is required for additional services?
Two additional tracks between St Marys and Penrith.
A third track (turn back) at Emu Plains for terminating trains. Terminated trains currently sit on the Main Line waiting to return to the City and while they sit on the Main Line they block any capacity for increased services to the Blue Mountains. The remnants of the siding to the Emu Plains Gravel Quarry remains at Emu Plains and can be refurbished for the turn back.
Thursday, 31 January 2019
Female Penrith Train Commuter Shocked By Other Commuter On Trains - Safety Officers Required On All Public Transport
When we are all on public transport, we expect the best safety standards for all of us. We expect to be treated fairly by all other commuters.
The incident that occurred and was mentioned to myself, by a female Penrith train commuter, makes me think how much extra safety officers do we need on trains?
The other day a female commuter was sitting on a two-seater as she got in the train station at Penrith heading to Chatswood for work. When she reached Blacktown train station, a male approximately in his forties felt there wasn't much room, next to him to sit down next to her. The male commuter started to abuse and use violent words against her as well as other other commuters, on the carriage.
He was yelling, putting her down to shame and also included all women. She noticed that under his shirt there was a sort of foam, around his waist. She was afraid of his attitude and claimed there was no other commuter assisting her. They may have also felt threatened and been afraid. She stepped off at Parramatta train station, seeked help from a station assistant and the NSW Police arrested this man. There was no video evidence on this particular train carriage and this man advised the police, he was wearing the protection under his shirt, for his own protection.
This woman was terrified, by this incident and left home from Chatswood around 4pm to reach home, same day, which was early for her.
I think, we may need to have more safety/security officers on trains or at least train stations and we need the NSW Government to ensure that all train carriages have plenty of camera/video footage to capture any events, similar to this. We do wish for a zero tolerance of anti-social behavior on any form of public transport.
The incident that occurred and was mentioned to myself, by a female Penrith train commuter, makes me think how much extra safety officers do we need on trains?
The other day a female commuter was sitting on a two-seater as she got in the train station at Penrith heading to Chatswood for work. When she reached Blacktown train station, a male approximately in his forties felt there wasn't much room, next to him to sit down next to her. The male commuter started to abuse and use violent words against her as well as other other commuters, on the carriage.
He was yelling, putting her down to shame and also included all women. She noticed that under his shirt there was a sort of foam, around his waist. She was afraid of his attitude and claimed there was no other commuter assisting her. They may have also felt threatened and been afraid. She stepped off at Parramatta train station, seeked help from a station assistant and the NSW Police arrested this man. There was no video evidence on this particular train carriage and this man advised the police, he was wearing the protection under his shirt, for his own protection.
This woman was terrified, by this incident and left home from Chatswood around 4pm to reach home, same day, which was early for her.
I think, we may need to have more safety/security officers on trains or at least train stations and we need the NSW Government to ensure that all train carriages have plenty of camera/video footage to capture any events, similar to this. We do wish for a zero tolerance of anti-social behavior on any form of public transport.
Sunday, 17 June 2018
Great River Walk - Nepean - Great For Everyone To Relax and Breathe - For Everone Within And Surrounding Mount Druitt
Sometimes we wonder what we can do to enjoy ourselves after a stressful week at work or looking after children. We tend to think of a best place to rest our minds or provide time to empty our head space: that could be at home.
That could be said as being true and some people do use quiet time at home to think things out and then have a clear mind. Other ways are going for walks out in your community, reaching your local community park and where there is fresh air breathe in and out, getting that exercise you need.
What we don't know of our wider back yard is that there is so much beauty that we haven't discovered. I wonder if you know how much beauty is in our wider back yard.
Our local parks and reserves are natural places for relaxing, running, walking and keeping our mind at peace. We are lucky that we have many parks and reserves that cater to our keeping our lives at a healthy well being.
A majority of our youths can be seen getting fit at local gyms as they are looking after their well being. So although, we live in Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs, sometimes we need to explore our wider outdoors. Something I have been doing of recent and phave pride in doing it.
Today, I have experienced a beautiful walkway alongside Nepean river, which we receive water from Warragamba Dam encatchment area (further down stream). It is a glorious walk that makes you see different parts of Nepean River, especially scenic landscapes and hundreds of ducks gathered and swiming graciously alomg a long stretch of water.
Sighting the place that Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson crossed over the Nepean River to reach the other bankside, is a very historical place and has a special story behind it. It is an important part of our early Australian history. Now I understand how they crossed Nepean River - I was always wondering how they crossed on the deep end and I was wrong.
I really compliment neighbouring Penrith City Council, offering walks like this along our natural Australian bushland. You don't have to go far to enjoy this atmosphere, breathe the natural air and walk in harmony with the bushland mucic of our natural Australian birds.
You will find a weir further down the path, set back amongst a flowing torrent of the Nepean River and if you pick a good day, in the afternoon a crystal clear sun shining on the ripples of water. There are little creeks running off Neapan River - that we all never thought would be there. Some people go finishing in this places. Fishing enthusiasts can come from all ages, especilly this expert from outside Penrith area.
The entrance is first right after the corner of Great Western Highway an Castlereagh Road, Penrith, just past the Penrith Rowers club. There is ample room for parking and it would be quite a good walk if you are arriving at Penrith train station. Let's hope you take the time to your our very own natural bushalnd beauty not far from our very own wide back yard.
Click here on Great River Walk details
What we don't know of our wider back yard is that there is so much beauty that we haven't discovered. I wonder if you know how much beauty is in our wider back yard.
Our local parks and reserves are natural places for relaxing, running, walking and keeping our mind at peace. We are lucky that we have many parks and reserves that cater to our keeping our lives at a healthy well being.
A majority of our youths can be seen getting fit at local gyms as they are looking after their well being. So although, we live in Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs, sometimes we need to explore our wider outdoors. Something I have been doing of recent and phave pride in doing it.
Today, I have experienced a beautiful walkway alongside Nepean river, which we receive water from Warragamba Dam encatchment area (further down stream). It is a glorious walk that makes you see different parts of Nepean River, especially scenic landscapes and hundreds of ducks gathered and swiming graciously alomg a long stretch of water.
Sighting the place that Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson crossed over the Nepean River to reach the other bankside, is a very historical place and has a special story behind it. It is an important part of our early Australian history. Now I understand how they crossed Nepean River - I was always wondering how they crossed on the deep end and I was wrong.
I really compliment neighbouring Penrith City Council, offering walks like this along our natural Australian bushland. You don't have to go far to enjoy this atmosphere, breathe the natural air and walk in harmony with the bushland mucic of our natural Australian birds.
The entrance is first right after the corner of Great Western Highway an Castlereagh Road, Penrith, just past the Penrith Rowers club. There is ample room for parking and it would be quite a good walk if you are arriving at Penrith train station. Let's hope you take the time to your our very own natural bushalnd beauty not far from our very own wide back yard.
Click here on Great River Walk details
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