Re: Latest news on Speedrail

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

"Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au> wrote in message
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> "Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
> > "Tezza" <tezza2000@dingoblue.net.au> wrote in message
> > > Ansett now has a 5minute check-in. You'll also have to check-in on the
> > VFT. You'll also have transfers with the VFT. Stop trying to compare
apples
> > with oranges.
> >
> > 5 minute check in? They are going through doing final head counts 5 mins
> > prior to departure. I think you are confusing the terminology here.
>
> It sounds like you are. Instead of going to the check-in counter and
presenting
> your ticket you access an ATM style computer and present/insert(?) your
> ticket(?) and pick your seat and get your boarding pass.

That is a check-in procedure that takes 5 minutes, it is not a 5 minute
check-in. Check in is still at least 20 minutes (20 minutes prior to
departure).

> > > > Assuming there are no delays in Sydney. Or fog.
> > >
> > > The VFT you mean?
> >
> > No, flying. The VFT (assuming it uses cab based signalling like the
TGV's
> > do) would not be affected by fog.
>
>
> Assuming.

Travelling at that speed it would have to. Exactly the same way that the TGV
does.

I think you are arguing here for the sake of arguing.

Dave