One part that gives me a little chuckle is hearing the 'airline style'
annoucement by some drivers. It goes some thing like "On behalf of the
PTC we'd like to welcome you aboard our service to Sandringham today
....." - I keep waiting for the dry martini's to be served.
David
Translib Pty. Ltd. wrote:
> * Stopping conditions
> * Junction stations
> * Terminal stations
> * Altered stopping conditions
> * Transposals at Flinders Street - Most commuters would not know the
> formation of the up train upon arrival at Flinders Street.
> * Disruptions/Delays
> * General Announcement - "Railway 'jargon' must not be used (ie. 'Up' or
> 'Down' train, etc.) and time expressed in AM/PM format"!!
>
> The article finishes with ... "All staff please comply" (in bold).
> Perhaps our regular train commuters in Melbourne can keep us informed
> whether this instruction has been complied by suburban drivers.
>