Re: Swanston Trams Shuttle Service

[David McLoughlin <davemclNOSPAM@iprolink.co.nz>]

Vaughan Williams wrote:
> 
> There is not.
> There are 53 trams out of service, and the shortage problems
> experienced are relatively minor. Under normal circumstances, there's
> an abundance of trams. Using the available vehicles economically is
> just good management, not juggling. Of course, if there are spare
> vehicles after making these economies then services should be further
> improved rather than taking trams out of service.
> 
> There are 53 W's supposed to be in service and another 30-odd in ready
> reserve. These should be brought back into service.

So there is a shortage of 83-odd trams. Thank you. That is why no Zs
should be replaced by the 99 new trams on order.

David McLoughlin
Auckland New Zealand