Re: When does GSR start running the Overland?

Krel (krel4203@netconnect.com.au)
14 Oct 97 00:51:06 GMT

Glen Morrow <glen@werple.net.au> wrote in article
<61u7q8$50n$1@eplet.mira.net.au>...
> Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
> : Anyone have any details on the details of the handover from AN to GSR.
> : Are the fares the same , and what will be the motive power.
> : Would be good to travel on the first privately run Overland.
>
> Hope it still runs nightly at both ends.
>
AFAIK November 1st is the date for the GSR takeover. Fares and timetable
stay for two years. Motive power and crewing is still under negotiation but
I believe it boils down to V/Line Freight or NRC (with NR class locos).
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Cheers Krel

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