Re: Back to future: which way for Melbourne's transport?
John Wayman (wayman@c031.aone.net.au)
6 Aug 97 23:03:53 GMT
Geoff Lambert <G.Lambert@unsw.edu.au> wrote in article
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> You forgot to mention their proposal to close Flemington race-course
> and utilise the redundant live-stock to power low-energy,
> lead-free-emission railed vehicles.
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Private companies have been experimenting with GG powered coaches after
dark in the Melbourne CBD. These low capacity coaches (capacity 6 to 8
persons) seem to have little trouble in attracting customers at fares
similar to the night rider service. This could be a pilot scheme for a
network of these vehicles. This is the sort of public transport that the
government seems to think that Melbournians will deserve if they refuse to
commute by Citilink.
I will watch for developments!
Cheers
John Wayman