Commuting... 2009
4th March 2009

For the first time in my life this year I am now commuting regularly by rail; I often have my camera with me, so this is a collection of photos taken predominantly during peak hours on the Hurstbridge line. Although a lot of these photos are just taken from platforms while waiting for trains, there are still some quite nice shots in here.

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A Hitachi set bound for Epping on a very dull Thursday afternoon rounds the curve at Rushall; the tightest mainline curve on the Melbourne suburban network. 5/3/09
A Hitachi set bound for Epping on a very dull Thursday afternoon rounds the curve at Rushall; the tightest mainline curve on the Melbourne suburban network. 5/3/09
 An up Comeng arrives at Westgarth. The second person in the cab is a pilotman, assisting drivers to become familiar with the new duplicated trackage between here and Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
An up Comeng arrives at Westgarth. The second person in the cab is a pilotman, assisting drivers to become familiar with the new duplicated trackage between here and Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
 Up refurb Hitachi set arriving at Westgarth after spending the off-peak period stabled at Macleod. 6/3/08
Up refurb Hitachi set arriving at Westgarth after spending the off-peak period stabled at Macleod. 6/3/08
 Up Hitachi passing under the footbridge at Westgarth. 6/3/08
Up Hitachi passing under the footbridge at Westgarth. 6/3/08
Up Hitachi departing Westgarth, on the newly duplicated section of line. 6/3/08
Up Hitachi departing Westgarth, on the newly duplicated section of line. 6/3/08
 Up Hitachi set approaching the new Merri Creek bridge between Westgarth and Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
Up Hitachi set approaching the new Merri Creek bridge between Westgarth and Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
 A cyclist crossing the Westgarth Street level crossing glances across at one of the 7 remaining Hitachi sets crossing the Merri Creek on approach to Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
A cyclist crossing the Westgarth Street level crossing glances across at one of the 7 remaining Hitachi sets crossing the Merri Creek on approach to Clifton Hill. 6/3/08
 Down X'trapolis set approaching Westgarth. 6/3/08
Down X'trapolis set approaching Westgarth. 6/3/08
Just under a month after the 'Black Saturday' bushfires began to devastate much of Victoria, the passengers of this cautiously proceeding Comeng set crowd to one side to see a large factory fire, just past Greensborough. 6/3/08
Just under a month after the 'Black Saturday' bushfires began to devastate much of Victoria, the passengers of this cautiously proceeding Comeng set crowd to one side to see a large factory fire, just past Greensborough. 6/3/08
 During the morning peak, an X'trapolis climbs through the Heidelberg Tunnel on its way to the city. I only got the chance to take this because I missed my usual train… 11/3/09
During the morning peak, an X'trapolis climbs through the Heidelberg Tunnel on its way to the city. I only got the chance to take this because I missed my usual train… 11/3/09
 During the morning peak, an X'trapolis climbs through the Heidelberg Tunnel on its way to the city. I only got the chance to take this because I missed my usual train… 11/3/09
During the morning peak, an X'trapolis climbs through the Heidelberg Tunnel on its way to the city. I only got the chance to take this because I missed my usual train… 11/3/09
 Circa 1980's Met Transit sign at Alphington station. 20/3/09
Circa 1980's Met Transit sign at Alphington station. 20/3/09
A slightly more realistic view of waiting for a train in Melbourne! A Comeng departs Melbourne Central on an Epping service, we're waiting for the Hurstbridge... 26/3/09
A slightly more realistic view of waiting for a train in Melbourne! A Comeng departs Melbourne Central on an Epping service, we're waiting for the Hurstbridge... 26/3/09
 Disused signal box at the up end of Clifton Hill, with a preserved hand gate. 1/4/09
Disused signal box at the up end of Clifton Hill, with a preserved hand gate. 1/4/09
 An EDI Comeng on an afternoon up service climbs away from the Heidelberg Tunnel towards the station. 1/4/09
An EDI Comeng on an afternoon up service climbs away from the Heidelberg Tunnel towards the station. 1/4/09
 Up Comeng arriving at Dennis station. 2/4/09
Up Comeng arriving at Dennis station. 2/4/09
Up Comeng arriving at Dennis station. 2/4/09
Up Comeng arriving at Dennis station. 2/4/09
 Connex information at Dennis station advising that victims of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires can travel free on public transport. 3/4/09
Connex information at Dennis station advising that victims of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires can travel free on public transport. 3/4/09
 Newspaper vending machines at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
Newspaper vending machines at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
 A Comeng reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A Comeng reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A Comeng reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A Comeng reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
 A X'trapolis reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A X'trapolis reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
 A X'trapolis reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A X'trapolis reflected in a puddle on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
 A cold looking passenger dodges puddles as she prepares to board an X'trapolis on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
A cold looking passenger dodges puddles as she prepares to board an X'trapolis on a rare rainy day at Dennis Station. 3/4/09
Passengers shelter from the cold and rain at North Richmond, Connex's performance results are displayed on the wall. 3/4/09
Passengers shelter from the cold and rain at North Richmond, Connex's performance results are displayed on the wall. 3/4/09
 Up platform at North Richmond, on a very wet day. 3/4/09
Up platform at North Richmond, on a very wet day. 3/4/09
 As passengers freeze on the platform, a Comeng flys express through North Richmond on a very wet afternoon. 3/4/09
As passengers freeze on the platform, a Comeng flys express through North Richmond on a very wet afternoon. 3/4/09
 An up X'trapolis arrives at North Richmond in the rain. 3/4/09
An up X'trapolis arrives at North Richmond in the rain. 3/4/09
An up X'trapolis arrives at North Richmond in the rain. 3/4/09
An up X'trapolis arrives at North Richmond in the rain. 3/4/09
 A Comeng set approaches Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
A Comeng set approaches Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
 An Alstom Comeng set enters Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
An Alstom Comeng set enters Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
 An Alstom Comeng set enters Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
An Alstom Comeng set enters Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
An EDI Comeng exits the tunnel on the approach to Jolimont Station. 23/4/09
An EDI Comeng exits the tunnel on the approach to Jolimont Station. 23/4/09
 An X'Trapolis set exits the tunnel on the approach to Jolimont Station. 23/4/09
An X'Trapolis set exits the tunnel on the approach to Jolimont Station. 23/4/09
 On an empty run from Victoria Park Siding heading into the city for the afternoon peak, one of the seven remaining Hitachi sets exits Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
On an empty run from Victoria Park Siding heading into the city for the afternoon peak, one of the seven remaining Hitachi sets exits Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
 On an empty run from Victoria Park Siding heading into the city for the afternoon peak, one of the seven remaining Hitachi sets exits Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
On an empty run from Victoria Park Siding heading into the city for the afternoon peak, one of the seven remaining Hitachi sets exits Jolimont Tunnel. 23/4/09
Refurb Hitachi motor 57M leads an empty run from Victoria Park Sidings into the city, at Jolimont. 23/4/09
Refurb Hitachi motor 57M leads an empty run from Victoria Park Sidings into the city, at Jolimont. 23/4/09
 One of the seven remaining Hitachi sets passes through Jolimont with an empty run from Victoria Park, with an Alstom Comeng in the down platform. 23/4/09
One of the seven remaining Hitachi sets passes through Jolimont with an empty run from Victoria Park, with an Alstom Comeng in the down platform. 23/4/09
 The seven Hitachi sets are the only trains left in revenue service in Victoria with openable windows. Late on a Thursday afternoon I'm making the most of this fact while passing through the Heidelberg Tunnel. 23/4/09
The seven Hitachi sets are the only trains left in revenue service in Victoria with openable windows. Late on a Thursday afternoon I'm making the most of this fact while passing through the Heidelberg Tunnel. 23/4/09
 Getting some fresh air from a Hitachi at Macleod. 23/4/09
Getting some fresh air from a Hitachi at Macleod. 23/4/09
Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
 Hitachi set terminated in platform 1 at Greensborough, as a Comeng arrives on the up. 23/4/09
Hitachi set terminated in platform 1 at Greensborough, as a Comeng arrives on the up. 23/4/09
 Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
 Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
Hitachi motor 57M at Greensborough, about to run empty to Macleod to stable for the night. 23/4/09
Greensborough: A Hitachi set waits in platform 1, about to run empty to Macleod to stable, as a Comeng arrives on a down Hurstbridge. 23/4/09
Greensborough: A Hitachi set waits in platform 1, about to run empty to Macleod to stable, as a Comeng arrives on a down Hurstbridge. 23/4/09
 A down Epping Comeng departs Clifton Hill on a thick foggy Friday morning, as another set emerges from under the Heidelberg Road bridge. 22/5/09
A down Epping Comeng departs Clifton Hill on a thick foggy Friday morning, as another set emerges from under the Heidelberg Road bridge. 22/5/09
 Up and Down Epping Comeng sets crossing in thick fog at Clifton Hill. 22/5/09
Up and Down Epping Comeng sets crossing in thick fog at Clifton Hill. 22/5/09
 Up Comeng arriving at Clifton Hill in thick fog. 22/5/09
Up Comeng arriving at Clifton Hill in thick fog. 22/5/09
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