> David Bromage <dbromage@metz.une.edu.au> wrote in article
> <6gefmh$nb1$8@gruvel.une.edu.au>...
> > Chris Stratton (stratton.chris.cp@bhp.com.au) wrote:
> > >I was told last night that Freightcorp are going to bid for V/Line
> Freight.
> > >I don't know if it just a rumour but it would be a logical move.
> >
> > I was told this by a Junee driver back in January.
> >
> > Originally it was thought the Victorian Ergulator General would not allow
> > this as it would be "anti-compeditive", however if the government wants
> to
> > keep Wisconsin Central out (which is why the same is being delayed), they
> > may just allow it.
> >
> > In any case, you'll see FreightCorp running its own trains through to
> > Melbourne later this year.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David
> Heard the rumours about Freight Corp too...but reckon thats all they are!
> Freight Corp have left everything South of Couta. to whoever wants it. They
> seem completely disinterested in the South. Even promised Millions to keep
> the BrokenHill
> up to scratch, after NR seemed to abandon it in favour of running via Melb.
> Why would the Kennett Gov not want Wisconcin...whats wrong with it's money?
> don't think Kennett cares who gets it as long as it goes!
> The reason it was put back, was that no final Tenders were recieved. Cooper
> is now negotiating new deals with amongst outhers Marinus Van O________//
> and his highly placed group which included Serco.
> By the way I sure hope Victrack is charging FreightCorp in a similar
> fashion to the
> charges that FreightCorp applied to the now sidelined V/Line SuperFreighter
> Service to Brisbane. It was said around HeadOffice that the cost of Running
> thru NSW, and back was equal to the cost of running Patricks Train to Perth
> twice. This of course scuttled our first Brisbane Service in March..Wonder
> what NR pays for access in
> NSW
> Rod
Word around the traps is that Freightcorp have just reclaimed the fueling
facilities at Junee that they abandoned some time back. Is this a get back at
Austrac (a thorn in their side) or in preparation for the running of southern
freight through to Victoria? The whispers seem to indicate the latter. If they
buy into V/Line freight or not I feel sure that Freightcorp will be running
into Victoria before the end of the year.
Bob