Re: Vic opposition calls for more sg lines

["Grahame Ferguson" <grahamef@users.mcmedia.com.au>]

James C. wrote in message <94qhk1$h92$1@nnrp1.deja.com>...
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>> WA and QLD both have SG and NG and again there is no suggestion that
>> either of them reguage their NG networks to SG.
>> Why is Victoria differant??
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>Victoria system can be done easily as all the rolling stocks(if exclude
>preservation groups) are capable of gauge converting. I think the total
>cost of complete regauge would be same as what Vicroad spent on morning
>tea each year:-). I don't think it's cost effective to regauge QR's
>coal trains/Citytrian EMU/SMUs (So many of them) as well as all the QR
>electrified coal lines.
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>Also Hasting BHP plant would get easier access to Whyalla/Port Kemble.
>Melbourne's manufactures can send their goods national wide easier,
>save cost and give more advantages to rail operators over road(ie less
>delay).  Export grain trains would get more choices and benifit towns
>like Portland. I think(correct me if I wrong) Victoria have fairly
>large amount of freight volumn goes interstate or coming from
>interstate then WA and SA.
>
>Would it be a good idea to ask all the operators in Victoria to order
>gauge covertable sleepers from now on..?
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You are totally right.

Furthermore if FA want to enter into competition on interstate lines, they
should be treated just the same when those companies with SG rolling stock
want to compete on any newly standardised Victorian rail line.

Competition is a two way Street.

regards,

Grahame.