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Re: [NSW] More new CityRail trains
- Subject: Re: [NSW] More new CityRail trains
- From: "Hubert Lam" <hubert@imap4.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 21:39:59 +1000
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
- Organization: The University of New South Wales
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"David Bennetts" <davibenn@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
news:oIFJ6.2605$ZJ.96977@ozemail.com.au...
> Through running Campbelltown to Central vv would probably would attract a
> lot more weekend traffic to/from the southern highlands, might chat to the
> local member about that. Dare I say that CityRail could offer special
> packages for day trips rail/coach and accommodation in this area if it
> worked in with local tour operators, rather than limiting itself to just
> selling train tickets.
>
> I think the rolling stock industry here would be glad for any orders it
can
> get. There's the need for replacing the old 620/720 sets, and building up
> the Endeavour sets. Would probably be worthwhile to consider building
> intermediate power cars for the Endeavours, like they did with Xplorers so
> you can run 3 car sets instead of being limited to 2 and 4 cars as at
> present.
>
> They could sure put a lot of seats in the intermediate car.
>
> Regards
>
> David Bennetts
>
If politicians thought and operated as well as you did David, Australia
would be a better place. :-)