Why are all the metro services running early? I know theres a notice, but it doesn’t justify it for me..

Forgot to tap on and an inspector came over to ask for a card tap. I tapped with a card that I obviously didnt tap but the machine said "retrieving information" and that was it she just went off. They don't send you like a fine notice later on if they don't tell u that ur fined on the spot right?

This is just embarrassing at this point. I got home before this happened but I couldn’t imagine how enraged I’d be if both my morning and evening train got cancelled in one day.

Replace the Tangaras immediately idc about whether they’re Aussie built or not I just want a reliable train service ASAP.

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I’ve noticed that Sydney Metro in the past few days has had more announcements about things like being cautious in wet weather, advising on keeping bags off seats, holding children’s hand when getting on and off of metro services, etc.

Sometimes they can completely override the train’s announcements completely where stations won’t be announced and the doors won’t make opening or closing chimes.

I know Melbourne’s trains have done this with the “Network Control Centre” announcements.

Personally I feel like the announcements could lead to people tuning out to them, especially if important if they over-do it as people will start assuming it’s another generic announcement. It’d make more sense to have the screens flash through those announcements if they’re necessary rather than needing to do it live/pre-recorded each time.

I’m curious what other people think of it.