Re: Anyone know this train?

Peter Berrett VK3PZ (pberrett@tbsa.com.au)
Mon, 06 Apr 1998 19:31:55 +1100

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>
> Perhaps, but can we fit country trains into already congested Burnley
> group lines during peak? Besides, suburban passengers are not permitted
> to travel on the V/Line services. Therefore, having a country train
> terminating at Box Hill is not economical and will only benefit few
> individuals who are travelling to regional Victoria.
> Cheers,
>

I seem to recall someone better placed than I stating that there was
still some spare capacity in response to discussion about a 4th rail
along this line. At any rate double decker trains (Tangaras) woudl fix
any capcity problem.

cheers peter