Re: [Qld/WA] QR SMU go to Transperth??

[Rob Kearey <robk@powerup.com.au>]

David Bromage wrote:

> James C. (thalytgvNOthSPAM@hotmail.com.invalid) wrote:
> > A rumor TransPerth will order more EMUs from Walker, but for the short
> > periond before the new EMUs delivery , TransPerth would hire some SMUs
> > from Citytrain. And QR citytrain would use the rents to buy more SMUs
> > in the future as currently Citytrain still don't have enough
> > rollingstocks to give reasonal service level.

> Shades of the 1980s when SX sets went to Perth. Speaking of which, does
> this mean the SX sets might get a short reprieve if QR is sending SMUs to
> Perth despite not having enough of their own?

It all sounds most unlikely. CityTrain needs all the capacity in can
get.

The SX sets still get the occasional trot when the overhead is being
maintained or somesuch.

> Will any cab modifications be required for the SMUs to run in Perth?

Ask the various cab committees ...

> David

Rob K