Re: TGV vans withdrawn from "Mixed" trains in Qld

[Bruce Greening <norrail@optusnet.com.au>]

Michael wrote:

> John_member@newsranger.com (John Coyle) wrote in
> <ec3C6.6423$FY5.509140@www.newsranger.com>:
>
> >I have had direct advice from QR management that the TGV vans that WERE
> >used on the Hughenden-Winton and Rockhampton-Yaraka "Mixed" trains have
> >been withdrawn from service as being UNSAFE for passenger use! QR have
> >"backed away" from their amazing claim that it would cost over $250,00
> >to fit a retention toilet in a TGV! Vaughan Johnson MLA has said that he
> >will ask a question in the Queensland Parliament about the QR "Golden
> >Dunny" matter.
>
> Hrm... Economic rationalism begins to bite... Watch out over the next
> couple of years for company restructures, infrastructure rationalisation,
> new working conditions, and reduced services. :/
>
> At least you didn't get Simon Lane as the CEO though...
>
> MK.
>
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QR went through the rationalisation etc some years ago, and while such a task
is never complete, it is certainly a long way along the way. It is an
efficient, profitable system. Not like the bloated mess in NSW, where the
Govt. has now given up the attempt (until they again relise they cannot
afford afford the present system)

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Bruce L. Greening

Norrail@optusnet.com.au
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