Quite likely, just requires intelligent thinking in the hallowed halls.

On Sat, 4 Jul 2020 at 16:36, Dudley transitconsult@...> wrote:

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> Query, are the XPT cars really in such poor condition that they have to be

> replaced? Is the steelwork so rusted/fatigued that they must go? Can they

> not be reused for branch line services, with air sprung bogies, in a

> similar manner to the reuse of the Harris cars in Victoria?

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> cheers and best wishes,

David in Avenel.au
[Before you change anything, learn why it is the way it is.]