Re: Guard - City Rail - He Set The Standard!

["Paul Jones" <dj_argon@geocities.com>]

They might as well use a computer instead if they want to do this!!!

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Paul Jones

Craig Haber wrote in message <358CAA6B.101B@harnessnet.com.au>...
>Paul Jones wrote:
>> I rember last time i went to newcastle the guard did the same as you
>> mentioned, but he also gave an update of the cricket every 1/2 hr too!!!!
>
>Last year I was Conductoring on Melbourne Cup Day, so between Terang and
>Warrnambool we just got the reception of the race, and announced it
>across the P.A.
>
>The driver of a Jolimont spark last night was excellent, he welcomed
>passengers aboard on behalf of Hillside trains (haven't heard this
>mentioned before) before the usual stopping pattern, then thanked
>passengers for choosing to travel on Hillside rail.
>
>I noted when on the XPT that all PA announcements were identical,
>following a pre-set format.  That's fine for getting the info across,
>but to my way of thinking, it gives you a sort of 'McDonalds' feel (ie,
>you just know they're going to ask 'Would you like fries with that?').
>A bit of individualism helps keep a bit of character about the place! :)
>
>Cheers,
>CH.
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>Craig Haber
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