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(they/them) Welcome, you've found Tara's bsky account. I'm a Metro Trains Melbourne AU Rail Replacement Bus Driver. When trains don't run, I replace them for you. I'm Genderfluid non-binary and Asexual Tarawa Day: 23-Nov-2022 X Twitter: @ im_not_tara

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I wrote that post because I'm trying to get people to try to travel earlier so I don't have to deal with packed buses at 8am.

10.08.2025 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry if you caught the 11:05 Flinders Street to Ringwood train and had to wait 20 minutes for the next replacement bus to Belgrave, the 24:01 Belgrave bus departed on time however I was not aware the arriving train had arrived late into Ringwood.

09.08.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here's some shots from CTR: crash team racing. Picture quality is amazing thanks to the PlayStation 2 connected to the OSSC.

09.08.2025 02:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Kara OK JA215 Amplifier with 3 knobs, and 2 microphone plugs

Kara OK JA215 Amplifier with 3 knobs, and 2 microphone plugs

The Kara OK JA215 Amplifier

08.08.2025 03:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A3 sized sign explaining that this replacement bus will stop at all stations between Ringwood and Belgrave. The stations listed are: Ringwood, Heathmont, Baywater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Tecoma and Belgrave.

A3 sized sign explaining that this replacement bus will stop at all stations between Ringwood and Belgrave. The stations listed are: Ringwood, Heathmont, Baywater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Tecoma and Belgrave.

Belgrave Line bus replacements during night network hours starting from this Saturday night.

06.08.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Fish and chips in a white cardboard tray

Fish and chips in a white cardboard tray

I really like the chips at the fish and chips shop near Mordialloc station.

06.08.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Pakenham and Cranbourne lines stopping all stations between Westall and Dandenong with a list of stations: Westall, Springvale, Sandown Park, Noble Park, Yarraman and Dandenong

A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Pakenham and Cranbourne lines stopping all stations between Westall and Dandenong with a list of stations: Westall, Springvale, Sandown Park, Noble Park, Yarraman and Dandenong

A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Pakenham line running express Westall and Dandenong stopping all stations between Dandenong and Berwick with a list of stations: Westall, Dandenong, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick

A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Pakenham line running express Westall and Dandenong stopping all stations between Dandenong and Berwick with a list of stations: Westall, Dandenong, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick

A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Cranbourne line running express Westall and Dandenong stopping all stations between Dandenong and Cranbourne with a list of stations: Westall, Dandenong, Lynbrook, Marinda Park, Cranbourne

A3 sized train reaplcement sign for Cranbourne line running express Westall and Dandenong stopping all stations between Dandenong and Cranbourne with a list of stations: Westall, Dandenong, Lynbrook, Marinda Park, Cranbourne

This weekend's unauthorized bus replacement signs brought to you by Victoria's Big Burnout

01.08.2025 06:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A still image of Spyro the dragon in the trans color theme charging forward.

A still image of Spyro the dragon in the trans color theme charging forward.

My game froze.

30.07.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First replacement bus to pick up stranded passengers was proudly driven by Tara(wa)

29.07.2025 09:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
View of the Campbell arcade with sign showing Town Hall Station 140m Flinders Street station 40m

View of the Campbell arcade with sign showing Town Hall Station 140m Flinders Street station 40m

Metro Tunnel
welcomes you back to
Campbell Arcade
Did you know
Campbell Arcade opened in 1955, just ahead of the 1956 Olympic Games
- METROTUNNEL
VICTORIA'S BIG BUILD

Metro Tunnel welcomes you back to Campbell Arcade Did you know Campbell Arcade opened in 1955, just ahead of the 1956 Olympic Games - METROTUNNEL VICTORIA'S BIG BUILD

Wall with a mock design of the Town Hall station yet to be opened

Wall with a mock design of the Town Hall station yet to be opened

Outside view of Flinders Street station and Subway to station stair entrance

Outside view of Flinders Street station and Subway to station stair entrance

I visited Campbell arcade yesterday.

28.07.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

wtf, I just heard the weirdest laughing in the metro trains control center annoucement.

28.07.2025 04:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't be trusted with glass bottles, one slipped out of my hand and fell on concrete causing the glass to shatter along with the liquid that was inside to spill everywhere.

24.07.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I traveled from Central Station (Brisbane) to Central Station (Sydney) to Melbourne Central.

23.07.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Articulated bus displaying Replacement Metro RM1 on the destination board

Articulated bus displaying Replacement Metro RM1 on the destination board

Brisbane metro being replaced by buses.

15.07.2025 06:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Damm, the best disruptions happen when I'm away from home. I'm currently in Brisbane Queensland.

13.07.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just had a rabbit cross the road using the pedestrian crossing in front of my bus at Williams Landing.

10.07.2025 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll be doing V/Line replacement Southern Cross to Sunshine later today!!!

05.07.2025 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Alright, here they are, for Metro Tunnel works this weekend, I present to you, the unauthorized replacement bus signage for Werribee/Williamstown Lines

04.07.2025 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Massive bus replacement operation this weekend, Metro and V/Line on the Western lines for Metro Tunnel testing. I'll make my unauthorized metro signs tonight and will post it here.

03.07.2025 05:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
myki is getting an upgrade
YouTube video by Public Transport Victoria myki is getting an upgrade

Are they bringing back the "myki mates"? youtu.be/l1YMUMQc0RU?...

30.06.2025 03:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โœ… Glen Waverley Line:
Trains are resuming between Glen Waverley and Darling after an equipment fault.

First trains to resume will be:

The 4:06 pm Richmond to Glen Waverley.
The 4:45 pm Glen Waverley to FSS.
Replacement buses may supplement train services as we restore the regular frequency.

29.06.2025 06:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GLEN WAVERLEY LINE
Buses replace trains
Allow extra travel time
Listen for announcements

GLEN WAVERLEY LINE Buses replace trains Allow extra travel time Listen for announcements

โ›”Glen Waverley line: Buses replace trains between Darling and Glen Waverley due to a Track Fault in the Glen Waverley area.

Replacement buses have been ordered, however will take over 30 minutes to arrive

Allow extra travel time

Check information displays and listen for announcements.

29.06.2025 04:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hasn't been announced publicly by metro yet, but I understand buses are being organized at the moment.

29.06.2025 03:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New camera?

28.06.2025 22:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Oxford English Dictionary The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600,000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1,000 years of English.

It's been in the Macquarie for some years, but Gunzel is now officially in the Oxford English Dictionary.

www.oed.com/dictionary/g...

26.06.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was told today, due to level crossing removal works, the train replacement bus stop at Aspendale (Frankston Line) will be at a different location. Crossing the road will be required.

25.06.2025 09:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really need to proofread my posts before sending them out, I meant to say Suburban Rail "Loop"

24.06.2025 04:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I did my own version of the Suburban Rail to drive my bus back to the depot from Watergardens (Sunbury) going past Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Preston, Heidelberg, East Camberwell, Glen Iris, Clayton. Took an eternity.

24.06.2025 01:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Speaking of coaches, the QLD government was very strict, no coaches to be used on train replacement. All services must be low floor buses. Hence why they bought brand new buses.

22.06.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Typo, set 69, I'm deleting this post. And reposting

22.06.2025 23:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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