Garry Hoddinett wrote:
I would like to see Cityrail replace the V sets on its long distance expressI doubt they could improve on the V sets, even with all this new technology.
services (ie Sydney - Newcastle, Sydney - Lithgow, Sydney - Wollongong) with
tilt trains. Which hopefully would make rail a real competitor in the
intercity transport market. The replaced V sets would then fill any
shortage of commuter rolling stock.
V sets can't be used on suburban services because the door ways are
to narrow and it would take too long to pick up and set down passengers.
Also 8 car V sets won't fit on a lot (most) suburban platforms. If you
use 4 or 6 car V sets you won't move as many people as you would a suburban
train. (that will give the whingers even more to whinge about.)
Keep the V sets on interurban work but free up those wretched G sets
(with toilets removed) for surburban work. V sets are "specialised" cars
not suited to suburban work.
rgds