Re: [Qld] Weird Brisbane train

["sean" <spam@doctornick.org>]

Sounds like the new MkII SMU's

"Barry Campbell" <campblbm@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> I got onto a Gold Coast train tonite consisting of sets 107 and 105. They
> had obviously been in for a minor overhaul as they both had yellow doors.
>
> However the interior is what had changed most. The standard Brisbane style
> standee bars in the vestibules have been replaced with strap hangers.
> Handles have been fitted to the plug door pivots.
>
> These changes are minor compared to car IM 8107 and its equivalent in set
> 105. The 2+2 seating in the main vestibule (40 seats) has been replaced by
> 15 longitudinal seats on one side and 15 tip up seats on the other side
> allowing for 6 wheelchair places.
>
> There must be some reason for it as I have never seen more than one
> wheelchair passenger on these trains at a time. Given the number of
standees
> on the Gold Coast services in the mornings I hope these sets are used for
> other things.
>
>
> Barry Campbell
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