Re: XPT question

John Shields (jshields@ozemail.com.au)
Tue, 12 Aug 1997 20:03:05 -0700

Craig Haber wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Was talking with a V/Line driver on my way home the other night, and he
> pointed out that when he travelled on the XPT in NSW some time ago, they
> had driver's rear-view mirrors, and no end-to-end radio. The only
> communication between the driver and conductor was the time-honoured
> 'bell' system.
>
> Is this still the case?

Craig

XPT trains do not have (nor have they ever had, even on trial) driver's
rear view mirrors.

Communication is by bell signal, crew phone linking both power cars, the
buffet and the crew stations in cars A and G and two-way radio.

I suppose you could also include the mobile phone from the 1st class car
to the Power Car at a stretch!

Regards

JS