Re: Finemores to merge with Toll

["Thommo" <mwjathom@bigpond.com>]

>
> The problem with this idea is that Finemores are based in Wagga and
> its very hard to see how a significant amount of their freight could
> be moved by rail,given that Wagga or Bomen simply doesnt have any
> large kind of marshalling yard.
>
> MD
>
Finemores at Wagga is strategically placed as a driver interchange for
interstate freight,  and the main focus of operations here is admin. Drivers
may commence their journey here, run to either capital say Melb or Sydney,
load and return to Wagga base, all within 12 hours, or 14 under mass
management. A driver changeover occurs and completes the delivery to the
nominated capital.
They have a well appointed depot and warehouse facility on Doherty's Rd
Laverton (Melb) which is huge in comparison to Wagga with similar facilities
in Sydney. The other capitals are also represented, albeit on a smaller
scale.

I guess Maurie that if Toll do intend to increase their rail tonnage's
interstate after the dust has settled, it would almost certainly have an
impact on driver positions out of Wagga.
Regards
Thommo