Re: Gt Southern Passenger Timetable.

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Michael Walker wrote:

> 2. If the people of Broken Hill already receive a train service from GSR,
> why the big political deal about Countrylink providing a service there when
> the resources probably could be used for better return elsewhere (eg an
> extra Sydney - Brisbane or Sydney - Melbourne train or else trains through
> other political seats held with small majorities)? I am sure the people of
> Broken Hill (the few that don't drive or fly to where they want to go) would
> prefer to use the GSR service in preference to the Countrylink service
> simply because the IP (and soon Ghan) would provide a better service and
> facilities.

Steerage class on the Indian is nowhere near as comfortable as the seating on
the Broken Hill CountryLink service.  If I was sitting between Broken Hill and
Sydney, I would prefer to travel with CountryLink.

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David Johnson
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