Re: Xplorers

["Lindsay Lucas" <lusty_chant@hotmail.com>]

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Ben wrote:
>
>Hello
>
>I took the Xplorer to Canberra on Friday night, returning on Monday night's
>train.  The trains were 20 mins late on the trip to Canberra, and over half
>an hour late on the return run last night, which the staff apologised for.
>
>Is there a problem with the Xplorer cars on this run ?  They seemed to be
>making a lot of noise when running through the Southern Highlands, and the
>motion reminded me of a childhood trip on the Tasman Limited.  Or is there
>trackwork on the Southern Line ?
>
>Cheers
>
>Ben
>
As a regular traveler on South Endeavours, I can say that not only are they 
gutless, just like their sister Xploders, but the speed restrictions are so 
prolific that the Up train, 06:56 ex Picton, is usually late by 5-10 mins.

The Loop Line bus is a pleasant journey, in comparison ;-)

Cheers,


Lindsay Lucas

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