Re: Construction Contracts for trains/trams

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

James Brook (ajmbrook@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
> David Bromage wrote:

> > Clyde and ADtranz were to jointly design a new suburban train from the
> > rail up. After the falling out, Goninan reportedly won't go anywhere near
> > National Express. The latest rumour is Bayside might buy something off the
> > shelf and have them built in the UK.

> I hope they don't get "off the shelf" designs from the UK as in my opinion they have some of the ugliest
> trains in the world.

The shape of the nose is not overly relevant to vehicle design. The only
overriding factor is if you want to be able to walk through to a coupled
set. It's the performance and seat design/layout which are critical.

As to the design for Victoria, the hint dropped to me was "imagine a
Turbostar with an Xplorer cab."

Cheers
David