Re: Fines against rail and tram operators 'not big enough'

[Greg Triplett <triplett@hotkey.net.au>]

Hi Folks,

> But how is it fair to fine Swanston Trams for late running on the
> Airport West line directly caused by the government forcing thousands of
> extra cars on the roads the trams use following the introduction of
> tolls on the freeways and abolishing clearways?  The same thing is about
> to happen to the Toorak route.

Applying liquidated damages and getting the money are often
two different things as there's often fault on both sides.
Expect Swanston Trams damages to be reduced when the lawyers
get into it.

Regards

Greg Triplett