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Escaped race horse shocks commuters at suburban train station

<p>An escaped race horse has been spotted at a suburban Sydney train station, bamboozling confused commuters. </p> <p>CCTV footage captured the moment a retired racehorse wandered into Warwick Farm train station around midnight on Friday, as confused commuters hid from the animal. </p> <p>Sydney Trains CEO Matt Longland said they were alerted to the unexpected passenger, and notified train drivers to keep a look out for a passenger that was "horsing around".</p> <p>“Thankfully we were able to warn our train drivers to take extra care to look out for animals on the tracks” Longland said.</p> <p>“A train stopped at the station, (but) didn’t open its doors.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5mXYfHSINA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; 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Family & Pets

"Like the cash cow had come out": Commuters puzzled by money bundles on motorway

<p>Motorists in Perth have been left puzzled after bundles of cash were spotted flying across a motorway. </p> <p>On Monday evening, several members of the public called Western Australia police after up to $40,000 in cold hard cash was seen flying across the Mitchell Fwy in Connolly, in the city’s northern suburbs. </p> <p>According to Commissioner Col Blanch, honest civilians bundled up some of the mysterious money and “came forward with large wads of cash”.</p> <p>“We believe that up to $40,000 has been recovered,” he said.</p> <p>Police believe that the money came from an alleged drug deal gone wrong, but the incident is still under investigation. </p> <p>"It looks like it was a total fiasco by the person involved and probably not one of our smartest (alleged) offenders," Mr Blanch said.</p> <p>"It's like the cash cow had come out, and there was cash flying everywhere."</p> <p>"There's no more money on the freeway … let's not go there."</p> <p>After police attended the scene, they arrested a man close by who had another $8,000 in his possession, along with 51g of cocaine. </p> <p>Despite some people stopping to retrieve the money to hand over to police, the free money prompted some motorists to stop their cars to retrieve a share for themselves.</p> <p>Talk on social media suggested one commuter even pocketed about $10,000. </p> <p><em>Image credits: WA Police</em></p>

Travel Trouble

Sydney commuters warned of travel chaos

<p dir="ltr">Sydney commuters will once again face a disruptive commute this week due to industrial action. </p> <p dir="ltr">Travellers will see up to a 50 percent decrease in peak hour train services on Tuesday, as trains won’t travel any faster than 60km/h. </p> <p dir="ltr">From Wednesday, a whopping 75 percent of services will be cut as well as the reduction in speed for all trains. </p> <p dir="ltr">The protected industrial action comes as unions fight for the ongoing safety concerns for their employees, as well as refusing to drive the intercity fleet which was built in South Korea and deemed unsafe. </p> <p dir="ltr">Transport for NSW is urging commuters to limit their travel over the four day strike period and have warned that roads could be busier due to the industrial action.</p> <p dir="ltr">A significant reduction in Intercity and regional services to the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast lines is also expected on Thursday and Friday.</p> <p dir="ltr">A limited supply of buses will be available to help commuters to get to their required destination. </p> <p dir="ltr">Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW secretary Alex Claassens said the industrial action was due to the government’s inaction.</p> <p dir="ltr">“All we want is for the government to deliver on the basic safety and workforce issues that we’ve been talking about for many months,” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This has always been about safety for us.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Facebook</em></p>

Travel Trouble

Commuters rejoice! Auckland’s first electric ferries to set sail in 2024

<p dir="ltr">Two electric ferries are expected to be in the waters of Auckland by 2024 after the New Zealand government announced it would contribute $27 million in funding for the project.</p> <p dir="ltr">Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods made the announcement outside Auckland’s downtown ferry terminal, confirming that the funds would come from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, as reported by <em><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/128452777/government-commits-27m-for-electric-ferries-in-auckland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stuff</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The funds will also cover the majority of the project’s costs and will account for approximately 75 percent of the cost to build the two ferries.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This project will be a major boost to the rapidly developing maritime clean technology sector in New Zealand and will further upskill the maritime transport sector in New Zealand,” Ms Woods said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“This is a boost for our climate goals and our economy, which is especially vital as we continue our economic recovery from COVID-19.”</p> <p dir="ltr">With the city’s current, ageing fleet of ferries accounting for nearly seven percent of public transport journeys and about 20 percent of public transport emissions, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the new ferries were “another important step” in working towards a low emissions future.</p> <p dir="ltr">“As a harbour city, getting around by ferry is the norm for many thousands of Auckalnders,” Mr Shaw said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Today’s announcement means that instead of fossil fuels powering many of those journeys, people will be getting around in ways that help create a climate-friendly, prosperous future for New Zealand.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The ferries, developed by Auckland-based <a href="https://evmaritime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EV Maritime</a>, will also contribute to Auckland City Council’s commitment to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which requires transport emissions to be slashed by 64 percent.</p> <p dir="ltr">They have been developed with a range capable of covering several routes in Auckland’s inner and mid-harbour with a design similar to the electric ferry running in Wellington.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ms Woods announced the government would also be supporting 15 big businesses to move away from using fossil fuels in their production processes, providing $13 million in funding that will be matched by $32.66 million from private industry.</p> <p dir="ltr">“In partnering with the private sector through the third round of the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund we’re helping clean up production processes, and helping business stay ahead of the curve.”</p> <p dir="ltr">It comes just months after the first electric passenger ferry in the Southern Hemisphere <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/wellington-top-stories/127908781/electric-ferry-makes-maiden-passenger-voyage-across-wellington-harbour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made its maiden journey</a> across Wellington’s harbour.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Ika Rere (“flying fish”) in Wellington can carry a maximum of 135 passengers - compared to the 99-person limit of its diesel predecessors - while its Auckland counterparts will seat up to 200 people.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-996c629c-7fff-77cd-49bf-fe52f45e6d96"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: EV Maritime (Facebook)</em></p>

Domestic Travel

Commuters to get free travel

<p dir="ltr">Sydney commuters will be given 12 days of free travel across public transport as a way of apologising for last month’s 24 hour shut down. </p> <p dir="ltr">The free fare travel will take effect from 4am 14 April until 3.59am 26 April, including the Easter public holidays and ANZAC Day, on trains, buses, light rail, metro and ferries.</p> <p dir="ltr">Commuters across Greater Sydney, Central Coast, the Hunter Valley region, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains can take advantage of the free travel. </p> <p dir="ltr">NSW Transport Minister David Elliott explained the initiative was to help bring more people into the city.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We need to stimulate economic activity and Business Sydney were advocating in favour of these fare free days as a means to get people into the city, into Parramatta," he said on Sunday.</p> <p dir="ltr">"The shutdown of the network last month was something that needed to be compensated," he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"To commuters affected by recent rail disruptions, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for your patience."</p> <p dir="ltr">Following last month’s industrial strike which saw thousands of commuters stranded, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) threatened to take weekly industrial action to force the government to offer free travel on Fridays through to June. </p> <p dir="ltr">Mr Elliot hoped the free fare period will allow the RTBU to “set aside” further industrial action. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>

News

New virus fears for thousands of commuters

<p><span>NSW Health has issued warning for thousands of Sydney commuters who may have been exposed to COVID-19 after it was revealed there were infected people travelling.</span><br /><br /><span>New cases in Sydney are continuing to grow as NSW is recording more coronavirus cases than Victoria for the first time in months on Thursday.</span><br /><br /><span>Anyone who happened to be travelling on the following public transport lines have been told to monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if any occur:</span><br /><span></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Train from Parramatta at 14:41 arriving Town Hall 15:31 on 4th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Town Hall at 17:29 arriving Kings Cross 17:50 on 4th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Artarmon at 23:18 arriving Central 23:48 on 5th October</span></li> <li><span>Bus replacement from Central at 23:48 arriving Strathfield 00:15 on 5th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Strathfield at 00:15 arriving Parramatta 00:45 on 5th October</span><br /><span></span></li> <li><span>Bus 550 from Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand D at 17:08 to Smith St after Phillip St, Parramatta 17:41 on 6th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Moss Vale 04:52 arriving Liverpool 07:09 on 6th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Liverpool 16:58 arriving Moss Vale 19:12 on 6th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Moss Vale 04:51 arriving Liverpool 07:08 on 7th October</span></li> <li><span>Train from Campbelltown 13:31 arriving Moss Vale 15:50 on 7th October</span><span></span></li> </ul>

News

Tram commuter completely ignores the Prime Minister

<p>An image of a tram commuter in Melbourne completely ignoring Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has become an internet sensation during a public transport publicity stunt.</p> <p>The PM was in town to meet with the Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, and opted against the private car, using public transport as a bit of a media opportunity.</p> <p>But it seems one commuter couldn’t care less:</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Woman riding tram to work has the Prime Minister sit opposite her - decides to keep her headphones on - is this where we are at? <a href="https://t.co/yby9EIAfrJ">pic.twitter.com/yby9EIAfrJ</a></p> — Charles Croucher (@ccroucher9) <a href="https://twitter.com/ccroucher9/status/879495741642743808">June 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>The photograph, captured by Nine News journalist Charles Croucher, depicts the commuter giving the PM the cold shoulder, despite being within breathing distance.</p> <p>Twitter users were divided over whether this was the right move:</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">What are you expecting her to do? Bow?</p> — m i s s y (@__MissyMoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/__MissyMoo/status/879515346616569857">June 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">acknowledge him, say hi, discuss a few issues- can't be a normal situation to find yourself. Might say more about the PM but it surprised me</p> — Charles Croucher (@ccroucher9) <a href="https://twitter.com/ccroucher9/status/879567209009266688">June 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Might be listening to the Abbott podcast</p> — Andrew Kos (@AndrewNKos) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewNKos/status/879497454843854848">June 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>If the feedback from the PM’s social media accounts are anything to go by, then perhaps Mr Turnbull would’ve been better off taking the private car in this instance.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Tram time again for <a href="https://twitter.com/TurnbullMalcolm">@TurnbullMalcolm</a> in Melbourne <a href="https://t.co/A0GJgs8R1q">pic.twitter.com/A0GJgs8R1q</a></p> — Dougal Beatty (@DougalBeatty) <a href="https://twitter.com/DougalBeatty/status/879482714054811648">June 26, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>What do you think? Was it rude for the commuter to give the Prime Minister the cold shoulder? Or is she well within her rights to mind her own business?</p>

Domestic Travel

Naked man shocks commuters at train station

<p>Commuters at a busy train station in Tokyo, Japan have been greeted with a brazen display of unexplained nudity.</p> <p>The bizarre incident occurred at Akihabara Station on Sunday, according to images shared on social media.</p> <p>They show a man wearing nothing but a backpack casually attempting to buy his train tickets.</p> <p><img width="498" height="275" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/26204/train-image-in-text_498x275.jpg" alt="Train Image In Text" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>In one photo, the naked man can be seen crouching down and rummaging through his backpack, much to the bewilderment of one passenger near him.</p> <p>However, within minutes the man was surrounded by station officials, who worked quickly to protect his modesty, shielding him from view with a sheet.</p> <p>It is not yet known why the man was walking around naked, but the Akihabara district is famous for catering to various fetishes, with its plethora of maid cafes and adult stores.</p> <p>Have you ever encountered anything like this on a commute?</p> <p>Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><em>First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/the-real-reason-your-luggage-is-lost-in-transit/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The real reason your luggage is lost in transit</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/tips-for-handling-airports-with-mobility-issues/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Tips for handling airports with mobility issues</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/10-items-you-need-in-your-holiday-backpack/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>10 items you need in your holiday backpack</em></span></strong></a></p>

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Escaped race horse shocks commuters at suburban train station