Re: [Melb - Trams] Route 86 extension

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

"David McLoughlin" <davemcl@AXE*THISiprolink.co.nz> wrote in message
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> Ian Jelf wrote:
> > In article <1mmE4.58796$3b6.231868@ozemail.com.au>, Daniel Bowen
> > <dbowen@#DELETE#custard.net.au> writes
> > >It would probably depend on the day and time. The City Circle trams
> > >generally run pretty slow... And only every ten minutes,
> >
> > Is that all?   My heart bleeds for you!   :-))
>
> Ha! Looking at the timetables, many of Melbourne's tram lines run every
> four or five minutes in peak hours.

Many of the Swanston Street routes are more like every 8 minutes in peak
time. And that's timetabled - reality is somewhat different on a cold wet
July evening about 6pm when you're peering down Glenhuntly Road waiting for
the 67 home!

> Serious question, how often does Midland Metro run?

They're aiming for every 6 minutes; at the moment, 10. See
http://www.centro.org.uk/centro587364/home/frame.html

You might not have expected the answer from me! I was in Birmingham last
year - Ian showed me around and we went for a ride on it. Low-floor vehicles
are terrific when you're pushing a pram!


Daniel
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