Re: Train Articles

["Michael Walker" <walker@hotkey.net.au>]

David Bromage wrote in message <6l2gtu$ude$3@gruvel.une.edu.au>...
>Tom Zsolt (Tom.zsolt@deetya.gov.au) wrote:
>>The article mentioned that there are currently trains in Victoria capable
>>of running at speeds up to 180 km/h but that track conditions prevent
>>anywhere near this speed. (Is the author referring to the XPT or could
>>sprinters actually run this fast?).
>
>The diesel loco fleet can (in theory) operate at op to 130km/h. Sprinters
>could possibly work at 145km/h. The XPT is designed for a maximum
operational
>speed of 160km/h.
>
When the upgrading of the Warrnambool line has been completed, what speed
would theoretically be available if the rollingstock and motive power were
available to support it? After all, Geelong and Warrnambool are probably
among the best tourist spots in VIC apart from Ballarat and Bendigo.