Re: Refurbished Comeng set, Melbourne [Vic.]

[Railway Rasputin3 <james_ccj@my-deja.com>]

In article <39C58CC0.D0462977@werple.net.au>,
  Roderick Smith <rodsmith@werple.net.au> wrote:
> Today (Mon.18.9), a six-car refurbished Connex Trains Comeng set ran
on
> public services: Epping - Belgrave - Glen Waverley - Lilydale -
Epping.
> The set will be running the same roster all week, splitting after
> returning from Belgrave (half kept at Flinders St pfm 1 west for crew
> training; half returning to Epping).
> I rode on the 8.05 down Belgrave, and 9.22 up.

So did I this morning, this is the first time I actually take this
train in motion I found:

+
*Brighter interior and more modern/update atmosphere

*LED information(although the only thing showed there was <Welcome to
Connex trains>)

*better lighting

*smoother ride

PA system demostrated few months ago did not work today.

-
*lousy sound proof

*airconditioner on the roof and underfloor motor create lots of noise
and vibration. A lot more noticeable then unrefurbished sets

*seats are too stiff, unsuitable for long distance journey

However along the route, I noticed this train grabbed lots of attension
with the commuters. People took extra look or mouth drop when they saw
this train:-)

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Cheers

RR3


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