Re: [VIC] WCR (was: V/Line Pass Fires the Boss!)

["Michael Wierzbinski" <wizzer1865@NOSPAMoptusnet.com.au>]

WCR are in no danger of losing their contract, however Hoys have been told
to smarten up or they will.
"James Brook" <ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> Maurie Daly wrote:
> >
> > What percentage of WCRs trains are 3 cars ?
> >
>
> I haven't seen that many, but when I travelled on the 1305 up service
> from Warrnambool on Saturday 9/12 the train was S302 - PCP - ACZ - BZ -
> BRS. It was pretty full by the time we reached Geelong. Whenever I pass
> Spencer Street or see them on the mainline, they always seem to be 4 or
> 5 car sets.
>
> BTW, I had travelled on the R711 hauled service earlier in the morning.
> If anyone here hasn't done this yet, it is a really good trip that is
> well worth it. I think the government should not only renew the
> contract, but it would be nice to see them giving R711 a bit of
> advertising. As this is a regular service at a reasonable price, it has
> the potential to become a really big tourist attraction for Victoria.
>
> --
> - James Brook -
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