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Re: BLs vs NRS

Subject: Re: BLs vs NRS
From: dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:31:23 GMT
Newsgroups: aus.rail
Organization: Another Optus Customer
References: <mauried.276.36EDBEA4@commslab.gov.au>

Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
> Interesting article in Februarys RNV relating to the apparent saving of $200 K 
> per annum , by running the Overland with BLs instead of NRs.
> Anyone know whether this is true or not. (the saving that is)
> If it is true , then one would have to ask the obvious question how long 
> before we see the Ghan & IP hauled by BLs .

The IP and Ghan are considerably longer than the overland, so the 4000hp
would be needed.

Cheers
David

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