Re: INDIAN PACIFIC

["Dave Proctor" <thadocta@spambait.dingoblue.net.au>]

james_ccj@my-deja.com wrote in message <89r6jc$aid$1@nnrp1.deja.com>...
>In article <38c114ae@grissom>,
>  "Ross \(Goldie\) Goldspink" <goldicom@powerup.com.au> wrote:
>> IP is not "aimed at pensioners", they just happen along because of
>> concessions - at least they used to.  Since it is no longer a Govt
>> operation, the pensioner fares ain't what they used to be, and I dare
>say
>> the pensioner loading is vastly reduced.
>
>I took IP couple of times so far,usually during the school holiday. I
>noticed not THAT many pensioners travelled on the train. During the
>holiday period, mostly families, couples and foreign tourists
>travelling in 1st class.

I wouldn't travel First Class any more. I think it is grossly overpriced for
what you get. Holiday Class is much better value.

Dave