Re: XPT to Adelaide - Whyalla!

[nldoncas@cobweb.com.au (Nic Doncaster)]

dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage) writes:
> John Wayman (bushwalker@msn.com) wrote:
> >Instead of Whyalla, why not have this train run to Murray Bridge for
> >example?
> 
> It would be running straight after AM10 to Melbourne. Ideally it would be
> a lunchtime service, but wouldn't get back to Adelaide in time for a 20.00
> departure for Sydney.
> 
> Cheers
> David

Murrary bridge could probably do with a rail feeder, much like WAGR's Northam 
services.

Probs with the ITL were

AN used wrong cars on the service. initally Budds but later the crappy old 
Bluebirds that would have been better suited to the hillier track to Broken Hill

It was crammed with cheap/subsidised fares usually ex PA people.

"friendly service", when it could be found.

On the +, the Budds could really roll when running behind.

Given Whyalla is not exactly a wealthy town, the people of PA would drive the 3 
hours to Adelaide anyway, any new service would be facing a lot of problems in 
its early days.

Good luck if they have a go

Nic