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Spirit of Capricorn questions







>I have heard rumors that the current service runs at a profit, is this why
>the Q'land government spent the money on the tilt train and associted track
>work.
>What wll become of the current rolling stock? As the Brisbane - Rocky line
>was electrified in the late 80's, I assume the electric rolling stock is
>less than 10 years old.
>Must be an Australian first, a government railway replacing passenger
>rolling stock that is less than 10 years old for something faster and more
>comfortable. Watch out Tangara lovers.
>
>PS Does anyone know what the current situation is with the Rocky - Yeppon
>line. I heard it was to be closed, but I saw some freight wagons with
shinny
>wheels being load in Yeppon a few weeks ago. The line up past the N'Rocky
>meatworks has been given a bit of an upgrade too.
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