Proposed Network '08 Release Date

Bus 400 · January 08, 2008, 11:52:10 PM

This has come from the ACTION website:

Quote from: ACTION Buses
Building a better bus service - feedback on the proposed bus plan
Public consultation for Network 08 has now closed. ACTION would like to thank you for your feedback on the proposed new bus plan for Canberra. Your feedback is currently being considered and will contribute to the new network. Network 08 is proposed for introduction on Monday 28 April 2008.

Irisbus Rider · January 09, 2008, 10:19:35 AM

Good-o, yeah, it was always going to be then.

But I wonder, when will we see it? Surely we shall see it a few weeks beforehand it's release.

Busnerd · January 09, 2008, 06:03:04 PM

Timetables are due out in February.

Irisbus Rider · January 10, 2008, 01:02:13 PM

Thats next month.

Buzz Killington · January 10, 2008, 06:05:18 PM

*checks calendar*

hey, he's right!

bubzie · March 03, 2008, 07:56:48 PM

There was a petition from patrons of the 769, and I wasnt informed?

Hmmph.

Irisbus Rider · March 03, 2008, 09:22:36 PM

A few pieces of paper have been seen around town on services that will be reduced, but I doubt much will change...

Busnerd · March 03, 2008, 10:45:54 PM

Ive heard may now...

Rob · March 12, 2008, 07:59:07 PM

I've also been told May as a possible, but I will ask the union guys tomorrow and get back to you.
Union delegates are voted on tomorrow 13/3/08 and if the OH&S guys get elected then they will have to throw that hat in the ring and then I will run for OH&S. I can see myself looking out for others.

Busnerd · March 12, 2008, 08:04:20 PM

Yeah, not good news for the new network, but this was to be expected, when was the last time a new network was delivered in time..

And thanks for your first post Robert.

I had a look at a photo of 898 and I did name it at some stage, although I can't remember what it is, so check your back window tomorrow and see if its still readable or if its faded off

Buzz Killington · March 12, 2008, 08:12:48 PM

yeah welcome rob. i remember seenig your photo in one of the "ACTION'S Birthday!" features a few years ago, lol.

Pity the network is taking so long, but as long as its done right..

Irisbus Rider · March 12, 2008, 09:23:30 PM

Yeah, another driver reported that "If this network goes wrong, heads will roll". I guess there is an election this year.

And welcome Robert!

Bus 400 · March 13, 2008, 12:01:36 AM

So if Network '08 flops, ACTION drivers will copy the RFS & flood the Legislative Assembly courtyard & carpark with buses?

Busnerd · March 13, 2008, 12:21:43 AM

No, they usually go with the ol' chain up the depot gates..

and it wont flop, it is ten times better than 06' it will just start late due to whingers like those in theodore complaining about 30 mins of off peak idling submitting their crap so now they have to go over it again.

Sir Pompously · March 13, 2008, 09:21:11 PM

Quote from: Renault Rider on March 12, 2008, 09:23:30 PM
Yeah, another driver reported that "If this network goes wrong, heads will roll". I guess there is an election this year.

And welcome Robert!

Was it in a German accent like Major Wolfgang Hochstetter off Hogans Hereos with 'All heads will roll!'. It is like the voice of the gestapo officer in the third or fourth thing http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ztgYhVFSDSQ&feature=related

Will be good when it comes out, will still be annoying if my service is still of peak at hourly. But hell, I only need to look after myself as that is my route. Commuter first, enthusiast second. The intertown coming into Erindale (The 111, 116 and 117) I hope they keep, or an adaption there of. As then atleast I can get some exercise and walk home. Basically it is abit of tweaking from the endless amounts of complaints they would have recieved and grouping them into the most serious. Can't wait for it though, bring on the single route numbers.

Bus 400 · March 13, 2008, 10:30:11 PM

So will it still begin after ANZAC Day or not (28/04/08)?

Sir Pompously · March 13, 2008, 11:05:50 PM

Read above, May is a possible. No one really knows an affirmitive date of when the network will start. You will know when everyone else knows.

Barry Drive · March 15, 2008, 10:46:03 AM

Rob (or any other driver) : no sign of a shift spill yet? Don't they need to give 6 weeks notice when a shift spill occurs. Which would mean unless a shift spill is notified on Monday (17 March), the new network cannot commence on 28 April.

Bus 400 · March 26, 2008, 03:25:09 AM

According to the ACTION website, Network '08 will come into effect of Monday 3rd June 2009.

Wait they did say 2nd June 2008, with timetables released 2 weeks prior (their words).

Irisbus Rider · March 26, 2008, 03:11:27 PM

I thought they said 28th April originally.....

Busnerd · March 26, 2008, 09:18:33 PM

Both Wrong

Timetables out May 19th
Network Starts June 2

Either a shift spill or at least the shifts will be available for drivers next week so they can have a look at them all. Apparently they will be out monday, so im guessing a spill shall occur shortly.

Irisbus Rider · March 26, 2008, 09:47:14 PM

Wasn't it set for April 28th last year when the consultation started?

Thats a fair while.....

Buzz Killington · March 27, 2008, 05:14:23 PM

the release date is known, no further use for this thread.