Re: [QLD] Diesels on Airport Line

[jjjim <jjjim@bigpond.com>]

Arnt there SOme IMUs due for delivery? to do the airport run.

with baggage racks as usual

BEE EFF wrote:

> Hope it gets better patronage than the one in Sydney(by all accounts it's going
> broke).
>
> One would think they should have learnt by the mistakes with the Sydney Airport
> Line and provide spaces for peoples luggage etc.
>
> I guess we can only hope!
>
> Regards BEE EFF
>
> John Boxall wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:11:45 +1100, "Kym Columbine"
> > <KymColumbine@bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Seen on Sunday afternoon  passing through the International Terminal 2 x
> > >diesels running towards the city.  Looks like the line is complete and ready
> > >to go.
> > >
> > >Heard some QR staff talking the other day, their "expert opinion" was that
> > >the Airport line was a waste of money, that people aren't going to use it.
> >
> > Aren't going to use it ? Crock!
> > I travel roughly every three weeks BNE-SYD ... and used to allow one
> > hour to get from Roma St to the airport via the Skytrans bus or taxi.
> > Always end up late on the bus (sprint for gate 34!) or $50 poorer in
> > the taxi. The train will provide a constant, regular and reliable
> > connection.