Re: Accelerate Adelaide-Melbourne journey time?

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

"James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> > What I was hoping to find out was whether the improvements mentioned
> in the
> > initial posting would result in a worthwhile reduction in the
> Adelaide -
> > Melbourne (and vice versa) trip times.
> > I am trying to demonstrate the value of doing the regional fast train
> > upgrade in standard gauge. I reckon they are nuts if they spend all
> that
> > money and don't finish the job by going standard gauge from the
> >outset.
>
> Fast train plan will take account of future SG conversion.

There is a definitive statement if ever I heard one.

Your proof for this?

> I'm guessing

You did manage to get that bit right.

> Overland/Ghan would reduce at least an hour without any improvements on
> current rolling stock.

Your basis for this statement?

Dave