Re: Fate of 85/86 class

[Dion Williams <onamission@start.com.au>]

chris@enet21.com.au wrote:
 
> YES, we have short sighted bean counters running the railways. I'm suprised how
> the Parramatta to Chatswood Rail link ever got going. These guys probably never
> catch the train (they get a company car) as  it is below them. Maybe you should
> email the great environmentalist Bob Carr and tell him of the stupid situation
> regarding the 85/86 locos.

In the end it only means more time spent trying to find a non-fossil
fuel based alternative, and the eventual end of pure diesel power is a
fact of life that will outlast any arrangement between RAC and its
various customers. Increasing the use of electric traction now will
inevitably mean large savings on fuel expenditure in 5-10 years time.

Dion