Re: Fw: NSW and Vic Wheat

[Stuart Ellis <mpp@zip.com.au>]

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Bob wrote:

> Aus loco discussion mailing list
> This would seem to explain why ATN have purchased former Westrail L
> class units and why 4 of them are being overhauled by NRE.
> Bob
>
> bigdan wrote:
>
>> Aus loco discussion mailing list
>>
>> I have seen a fax copy of a shipping mag that has an article on
>> Tasrail
>> owner of ATN (Australian Transport Network) has agreed to a 6 year
>> agreement
>> with a 4 year option with the AWB (Australian Wheat Board) to move
>> wheat
>> within NSW and Vic. The start date haven't been set yet, ATN
>> estimates they
>> will move 300,000 tonnes a year. Initially ATN will only operate one
>> train
>> but there is scope in the agreement to run more if needs be. The
>> grain will
>> be moved from Vic. and southern NSW to the Globex facility in
>> Melbourne or
>> to Port Kembla if necessary. It will be interesting to see what will
>> be
>> running the trains.
>> On the south Danny
>>
>
I have also had confirmation on this from Melbourne. Expected to use
initially 3 overhauled westrail L class, and imported wagons from China
to haul the wheat. Apparently ATN undercut the other competitors quite
severely to get this contract

I hope this helps

Stuart Ellis


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