Re: [NSW] quality of trains on airport line

["Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au>]

"Dave Proctor"
> "Rod Gayford" <rjaygee@eisa.net.au> wrote in message

> > They keep such trains on the North line because they are not trashed by
> > mindless morons.  I seem to recall seeing a promo for the airport line
> that
> > showed Tangara's that had been specially purchased for the line done up in
> > the operators corporate colours.  If the operators have gone into the deal
> > relying on the City Rail fleet then that is their own problem.  State Rail
> > do not give a stuff about the airport line other than being a substitute
> for
> > amplification of the Illawarra line through the main junction as evidenced
> > by unused platforms etc. Its a great operating addition for them but a
> > disaster for the airport. The line should have been a dedicated light rail
> > extension with a fleet suitable for taking luggage etc.
>
> Light rail? You are kidding, aren't you? Tell me you are kidding.

I couldn't think of anything to say that would be worthwhile as light rail
proponents tend to be rather fanatical/one eyed.