Re: Down the Line

["James C." <thalytgvNOthSPAM@hotmail.com.invalid>]

> Much of this was idle chatter amongst patrons..but we figured  one
> service
> morning and evening to/from Spencer via Flinders weekdays had
> potential.
> The two trains starting from Frankston at ot just after 7 am
> struck us as the
> best feeders or sources of patrons for such a service witha return
> service out
> of Spencer St at around 5:15pm
> If sucha service was to originate at Mornington then a true
> quality service
> could be offered along this corridor.
Morington line have potential of a 20 minutely service, even a electric
train service.



>These people dont give a
> stuff about any
> station from Carrum to the city..just want to get there and home.
> I used to work with a few who did the daily Grind from Mt Eliza
> and Mornington
> and they would have switched in an instant if such a service was
> offered but
> werent intersted in the normal sparks...would rather fight the
> traffic ..but
> at least in the  creature comfort of their car..and thats the
> thing...offer
> riders some decent seats...maybe a view of the telly...some coffe
> ..breakfast
> etc and they would line up.
> Sitting in crappy ol sparks for over an hour ,crowded is NOT the
> way to entice
> people.
> cheers >:~)) Richard
Some people get the wrong idea for "InterUrban" trains(especially some
managers in QR).....InterUrban trains should be comparable comfort to
InterCity trains, should also offer 1st class and economic class
seating, offer cafe/bar service. InterUrban service have more potential
to attract "upper class" passengers because of the journey time is
competitive with driving and regional airlines.

Cheers
James










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