Re: Metro Light Rail, Sydney

["John Wayman" <trecker@optusnet.com.au>]

The fact that the SLR actually is being extended seems to indicate that
Sydney is taking it seriously, unlike the Disneyland ride that is the
Monorail. Is the Monorail carrying reasonable loads these days, and is it
being used by anyone other than tourists?

Cheers
John Wayman

"Gail BENNETT" <valleyfm@mpx.com.au> wrote in message
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> On Friday I was able to escape from Canberra for the day to venture to
> Sydney by Explorer. The return journey to Canberra was most pleasant than
> the forward journey.
>
> Whilst the catering is not too extensive, I did enjoy the food I had on
the
> train, in both directions.
>
> Later in the day we caught the LightRail (tram to me) out to Wenworth Park
> so I could check on the extensions, and I was disappointed to find only
one
> backhoe working there. Does anybody know when the MLR is to commence
> operations to Lilyfield?
>
> I was pleased to see they now have conductors on the trams to ensure all
> passengers paid their fares, and nearly every tram I saw was full.
>
> Trams and trains are definitely civilised ways to travel.
>
> If CityRail must persist in having private security guards on Central
> Station, it would be nice if there was a dress code, as some of those
guards
> look like terrorists with their 4 day old beards and rough dress.
>
> Re the Explorer, it would be nice if Countrylink could install video
screens
> and play movies during the journey, with audio monitoring through
walkmans.
>
> Cheers
>
> Gail
>
>