Re: $50 million for new trains in Hunter

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

"James C." <james_ccj@optusnetdotcomdotau> wrote in message
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> "> Why not make it a condition in the specification that the new trains
must
> be
> > capable of joint operation with the Endeavours?
>
> And why not order a few extra units for Bathurst-Lithgow service? (say
extra
> 3-2 car sets or 2-2 car sets would do)

Who in their right mind (apart from gunzels) would subject themselves to a
one hour train journey when you can ride in a coach which only takes 30
minutes? And which can stop at more convenient places. And can bypass
difficulties, like accidents, etc. And is cheaper to operate? And..... (you
get the idea).

> and an intercity version to convert Griffith service into daily?

Better still, withdraw a few of the Endeavours and convert them to Xplorers.

Dave