Re: VLine 6.12.98 timetable

[Graham Duffin <duffin@dyson.brisnet.org.au>]

>"Roderick Smith" <rodsmith@werple.net.au> writes:
> 101 extra VLine train trips per week from Sun.6.12.98'.
> These are:
> 23 on the Ballarat line;
> 30 on the Bendigo line;
> 26 on the Seymour line;
> 22 on the Traralgon line.
> Warragul emu services will be replaced with railmotors: most through from
> Spencer St; some changing at Dandenong; some changing at Pakenham; some
> extended to Traralgon.
> The morning down Albury (and afternoon up) will be loco hauled (N sets,
> with both classes of accommodation and a buffet service).
> There are extra buses to Birchip, and retimed buses on some other routes.

So is someone able to advise:

1) When are the 26 extra trips per week going to operate on the Seymour
   line?  What are the times ex Melbourne and Seymour of the extra
   trains?

2) Where is the extra rolingstock coming from to operate 101 extra train
   trips per week?  Are there presently Sprinters sitting around not
   doing much?

3) Will most of the Warragul railmotors be Bluebirds or will they be
   Sprinters?

4) Is there a V/Line fare rise from 6.12.98 as well?

Graham Duffin,
Salisbury, Qld.