Re: XPT service ? Jack.

[Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au>]

David Langley wrote:

> I agree. The railways in this country have for too long now occasionally bought new
> equipment and then run it into the ground before deciding to do something,
> inevitably closure or reduction. They should be taking a leaf out of the bus
> peoples books and be replacing/cascading stock on a regular basis say every tens
> years or so. OK there is no money you say but that's because the pollies have toooo
> much say in OUR railways. Or should I say there is too much political interference
> for nobodys gain except theirs. A private operator might see it differently lets
> hope.
>
> David Langley.

I have been saying this for years. The railway is nothing but a politcal tool to try
and win more votes.
Keep it government owned so it can service rural areas but keep the pollies out.

rgds