Re: Connex

["Daniel Bowen" <dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au>]

I have used Connex SC a bit when in England. I didn't have problems with
late/cancelled services, but the stock certainly was old (often swing door)
and often dirty.


Daniel
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Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia
dbowen@custard.REMOVE.net.au
Melbourne public transport FAQ http://www.custard.net.au/melbtrans/


"William Pearce" <ben_issacs@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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>     Fellow Travellers,
>     I see that in the UK ,Connex (refered to in 'The Railway Magazine'
> Dec.2000 as the 'French firm') have lost their train operating franchise,
> South Central TOC,  from 2003, account late or cancelled services and old,
> dirty rolling stock. Connex still runs the South Eastern franchise (15
> years)  there, but rumour has it that they may pull out of UK rail
> altogether.
>
Regards,
>
> Bill.
>
> "David & Julie Donald" <dsjmd@hermes.net.au> wrote in message
> 3A4D1768.5FB4BA0E@hermes.net.au">news:3A4D1768.5FB4BA0E@hermes.net.au...
> > Whilst slightly off topic, can someone list all the entities in
Australia,
> and
> > New Zealand, if appropriate, that Connex either own, have control over,
or
> which
> > they have some interest.  I have seen the Southtrans buses, with their
> prominent
> > "Connex" logo and symbol, floating around a little.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > David Donald
> > Springwood, NSW
> >
> > dsjmd@hermes.net.au
> >
> >
>
>