> dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> >A Junee driver told me this last month. FreightCorp intends running its
> >own trains in competitoin with NR and TNT. As of last month, the start up
> >was to be in about June, although it may be earlier.
>
> >Along similar lines, V/Line Freight is to start running its own trains
> >through to Adelaide.
>
> Very interesting, NSW and Vic have shares in NRC and
> they intend to run their own trains interstate as well.
>
> Me thinks there might be some Gov rail collusion here
> to keep the Privates like ASR out of the game.
>
> ----Tell
> Alice Springs NT
The red hot roumour for this month is that Freightcorp are having talks with
a leading US Class 1 railroad about the possibility of a joint partnership to
take over NRC. The proposal is based on NSW already owns 40% so they buy half
the Victorian share. The Yanks buy the other 10% from Kennett and 40% from
little Johnny and there you have it! Now you may ask yourself, why would the
yanks want to get into bed with Freightcorp? Think about it. It will soon
become clear.
Bob