Re: what for the ex "X" 16-645e's

[Richard <richard_snook@primus.com.au>]

Rod Young wrote:
>
> Marinus just recently released one of his bulletins [you saw it I think?]
> In it he says that Freight Australia have turned a V/Lines $25 million
> (plus) deficit  into a substantial profit [to be announced when the auditors
> are satisfied]
> He talked about the first apprentices to be employed in the Industry for
> some time and the "millennium drivers" now in an 18 month training program.
> The $34 million was spread over upgrading computer equipment, upgrading
> signalling equipment, Upgrading some lines, and Rolling stock and
> Locomotives. I don't think you will see too much Locomotive power in this lot!

Rod i'll try and track (sic) down the exact reference..but it does allude to
money for power and bogies (but maybe they got it wrong..wouldnt be the first
for a press statement eh!!)  all the above mentioned by yourself is fantastic
news. AMazing what some real vision and effort can do. I rather admire
FA..they seem to have a real appreciation for the non-obvious solutions!!

cheers >:~)) Richard