Re: [Vic] Fast train, not fast enough

[Richard <richard_snook@primus.com.au>]

At the risk of repeating myself on this issue..this is why I was proposing for
discussion a little while back the idea of tilt DMU's for the new Intra-state
services...the track can be upgraded on an ongoing basis but we get only one
real chance to get the  right rollingstock that can grow with upgraded tracks.

To buy any thing that is only capable of 160kph ...borders on the negligent
(almost criminal).  Bendigo in an hour could be possible and is a worthy
goal...such speeds would make Ballarat a quick trip to the big smoke.

Take a look at Adtranzs.."Crusaris"..it is perfect for the job..(almost
guarantees we wont get it huh!)

>:~)) Richard

David Bromage wrote:
> 
> James C. (james_ccj@my-deja.com) won a Nobel Prize for literature by writing:
> >  Most of the people in Bendigo prefers fast train gets to Melbourne in
> > 1 hour flat rather then 1 hour and 20 minutes. 1 hour journey time
> > would made commuting to Bendigo more acceptable hence stop population
> > shrinking.
> 
> Bendigo is 160km from Melbourne, and an average speed of 160km/h would
> require 200km/h running. Not impossible......
> 
> Cheers
> David