Re: [Melb] Tram workers mean business in their hip new uniforms

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

Yes, good points. But keep in mind, the 3 minute service proposed is *only*
for Collins Street. In off-peak now they probably reach that frequency, and
it wouldn't be far off on weekends. Evenings would be a bit more of a
stretch.

National Express may not be going great guns, but I think they have a point
about not introducing new colour schemes and name before they've upgraded
the service. I also find their Swanston and Bayside web sites to be a
refreshing example of substance over style, quite the opposite to the Connex
and Yarra sites.


Daniel
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Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia
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"David Lindstrom" <D_Lindstrom@Bigpond.com> wrote in message
246T5.142510$e5.76479@newsfeeds.bigpond.com">news:246T5.142510$e5.76479@newsfeeds.bigpond.com...
> I must admit I find the whole Yarra Trams set up a lot more proactive,
> active and interesting that the National Express modus operandi. Yarra
Trams
> seem to really get into things with enthusiasm. They had the least trouble
> with the brakes on the W-class. They've taken to redecorating the trains a
> trams and staff in new tasteful colours. And when have you ever heard of
an
> Australian company offering a three minute service so there's no need for
> timetables. I think we could learn a  lot from these good people.
> Well, that's my two bob's worth.
> David Lindstrom
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