Cityrail - Football specials?

[marinersman]

No, I won't. I've pretty much resigned to the fact I'll be driving.

I think I'll head towards a bus stop within say 5kms of the stadium but not sure which bus stop is going to be easiest for parking the car and for minimising crowds and idiots. If anyone has any ideas I'm all ears.

Bex, I'm doing a similar thing. I've got a 9yo that I'm not willing to run the risk of exposing him to bad behaviour on the trains.

I'm driving to Gordon station and then training it from there to Central.

 

[Timmah]

I'm considering the same.

My problem: I can't leave the Coast til 3:00pm.

Am I f***ed?

 

[marinersman]

I'm considering the same.

My problem: I can't leave the Coast til 3:00pm.

Am I f***ed?

In four words, I would think so.

 

[Blackadder]

Looking through the notices for special trains (perks of the job), those three mentioned above are definites on the trips to the city
no additionals (yet).
Those additional 3 that come down, will be on stand by from 2030-0330 for the return trip.
This is the latest published info direct from the horses mouth so to speak.

 

[Timmah]

What I've heard is how the media release read - there are three waiting at Newcastle/Gosford in the afternoon to meet additional demand. That was confirmed to me by my dad, who works at Gosford.

 

[Blackadder]

What I have is 3 starting empty from Gosford going to Newc then the city (as mentioned elsewhere), nothing has been published yet regarding extra services to the city apart from those 3, but will be in the next day or so if they are to run (takes time to organise extra driver/guards not to mention slotting them in between scheduled trains).

 

[Timmah]

First sentence makes no sense I'm afraid... starting at Gosford, going to Newcastle, then back to Sydney? *goes cross-eyed*

My sources tell me we're looking at the potential of extra WYG/GOS to SYD services being announced in the coming days. If only that could be confirmed lol

 

[Blackadder]

First sentence makes no sense I'm afraid... starting at Gosford, going to Newcastle, then back to Sydney? *goes cross-eyed*

My sources tell me we're looking at the potential of extra WYG/GOS to SYD services being announced in the coming days. If only that could be confirmed lol

Unfortunatly these are the trains that Operate the Central Coast-City/City-Central Coast services in the morning/afternoon peak periods on weekdays. And when not used are stabled at Gosford (hence why they are going empty Gosford-Newc first, If that makes sense)
Fingers crossed for some extra services to/from Wyong.

 

[cruiser]

Despite advice not to cars into Sydney on Sunday I'll be driving mine to avoid having my day possibly being spoilt by idiots (whether they be Jets or Mariners supporters) on the train.

Meanwhile, everyone appears to be aware of the potential for transport chaos on Sunday: http://news.smh.com.au/sydney-faces-perfect-storm-of-events/20080219-1sw6.html

 

[Timmah]

This continues to make me more and more pissed at the FFA for not holding it at ANZ.

 

[marinersman]

Despite advice not to cars into Sydney on Sunday I'll be driving mine to avoid having my day possibly being spoilt by idiots (whether they be Jets or Mariners supporters) on the train.

Meanwhile, everyone appears to be aware of the potential for transport chaos on Sunday: http://news.smh.com.au/sydney-faces-perfect-storm-of-events/20080219-1sw6.html

Scipione is naive and a fool if they don't plan for the worst case re crowd behavior. I'm not suggesting there will be trouble but they should be planning like it is a possibility.

The reality is there will be incidents (however minor), especially on the way home when emotions will not be kept in check. There should be segregation as much as it is practicable.

The FFA have a major role to play in this. I'm praying that all behave on our sport's biggest day of the year. Not very confident though.

Thanks to a small minority of scum supporters, the F3 derby is turning into a nasty, bitter rivalry that will one day boil over into a major incident if police and security, through the FFA allow it to happen.

 

[langdonis]

good posts on this subject everyone...i think all marinators going to the game should read this topic so that they are well planned for sunday and can enjoy the day...i am going by train and plan on getting down about midday to avoid any potential traffic issues...i have a solution to peoples concerns with returning home...lets kick on in sydney at a pub somewhere and make a big night of it...i know the aftermatch function is at mingara but it is going to be a long haul back to tumbi umbi...go the mariners...ccm till i die...

 

[langdonis]

does anyone know what pub we r going to meet at b4 the game?

 

[brett]

does anyone know what pub we r going to meet at b4 the game?

Head up Foveaux St from Central and take your pick. The KB is first stop.

 

[Rowdy]

posted this in another thread "Yellow Train"

If you want a  train trip then catch the  SCUMMER FREE TRAINS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originates - Tuggerah
Departs- Wyong - 09.51
              - Gosford - 10.10
              - Woy Woy - 10.23
Arriving  - Central - 11.39  SCUMMER FREE TRAIN 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originates - Scumville
Departs - Wyong-10.32
          - Gosford - 10.48
          - Woy Woy - 10.58
Arriving - Central - 12.09  Scum filled train
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originates - Tuggerah
Departs - Wyong-10.51
              - Gosford - 11.10
              - Woy Woy - 11.23
  Arriving  - Central - 12.39  SCUMMER FREE TRAIN 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originates - Scumville  
Departs - Wyong - 11.32
            - Gosford - 11.48
            - Woy Woy - 11.58
Arriving  - Central - 1.09  Scum filled train
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originates - Tuggerah
Departs - Wyong - 11.51
              - Gosford - 12.10
              - Woy Woy - 12.23
    Arriving - Central - 1.39 SCUMMER FREE TRAIN 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Omni]

Nice work Roddy!

 

[langdonis]

thanks for ur help brett...i agree thanks for the rowdy...

 

[rhys100]

wat bout the train that leaves at 1.13 at gosford.. isnt that scum free as well? at u can arrive as the gates open? wat does everyone think bout that?

 

[fish]

then you miss the fun, the bonding and anticipation early start for most of us I would say

 

[rhys100]

oh i see What train are all the marinators catching then? Your all going to the k.b. i suppose :S not so good if i have a 17 year old with me tho... will they let her in if shes a marinator?