Re: [Vic] Fast train, not fast enough

["James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com>]

In article <3903F357.2C865685@primus.com.au>,
  Richard <richard_snook@primus.com.au> wrote:
> 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
>
Towns like Castlemaine/Woodend/Kyneton will just be a suburban of
Melbourne. :-) 200kph would further cut about 10-15 minutes on Ballarat
line original plans to run trains to Ballarat in 50 minutes, and
further reduction on Geelong/Traralgon line. In "The Age"    Stevie
(premere) made it sounds so expensive to reduce that extra 20
minutes ....yeah right so is Carlton tunnel/Ringwood freeway extension
and Geelong highway expansion.


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Cheers

James


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