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David Peters
Minister for Railways
Joined: Nov 29, 2005
Last Visited: Nov 21, 2008
Location: In a black Trans Am!
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:33 pm
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Also announced today was a $15 million new smartcard ticketing system to be introduced next year, more panic from the government! 
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Sarails
Chief Train Controller
Joined: Aug 08, 2005
Last Visited: Nov 21, 2008
Location: @ Work
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simont141
Chief Commissioner
Joined: May 12, 2003
Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008
Location: Adelaide
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:44 pm
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Having just got back from Melbourne, I can say that their system can be a bit confusing  . 5 x daily weekend tickets, 10 x 2 hours zone 1 tickets, 5 x daily zone 1 + 2 tickets, free travel before 6am ticket, having to buy a daily zone 1 + 2 ticket, not just a zone 2, even though i've already got a daily zone 1 ticket, the if you validate your 10 x 2 hour twice in one day, you get the rest of the day to travel, etc. etc.
It's great to come back here and have one peak ticket, and one interpeak ticket. Easy, and there's only two tickets in the wallet, not 5.
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409
Minister for Railways
Joined: Jul 25, 2004
Last Visited: Nov 23, 2008
Location: "Well, we sorta hit a little snag when the universe sorta collapsed on itself."
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:52 pm
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When I went to Melbourne last year, I just took the easy way out and got a Zone 1+2 weekly ticket so I only needed the one ticket. However, I do prefer the Adelaide system.
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Pressman
Chief Commissioner
Joined: May 23, 2006
Last Visited: Nov 23, 2008
Location: anywhere between Glenbawn and Pemberton
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:31 pm
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| simont141 wrote: |
What do you reckon makes them think that? Not saying that it won't be or will be, it'd just be good to know how they figure that, and how they would measure it. |
Well you know our Pollies ..... Newest = Bestest 
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opendoorz
Station Master
Joined: Aug 14, 2007
Last Visited: Nov 21, 2008
Location: waiting for a late train on the norlunga line
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:49 pm
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tinted windows??
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witsend
Chief Commissioner
Joined: Jan 01, 2004
Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008
Location: The Beautiful Copper Coast, and sometimes, just north of Pt. Pirie
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:18 pm
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With less seats on the train, you can pickup a $20 folding chair from Cheap as Cheaps and now have room to setup without taking up a Wheelchair/Bicycle bay.
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Callan79
Locomotive Fireman
Joined: Aug 18, 2004
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:25 pm
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| opendoorz wrote: | | tinted windows?? |
I was thinking the same thing ... that morning sun is a real blinder! Gotta love the really dark tint on the new buses, maybe the same treatment for trains?
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fabricator
Deputy Commissioner
Joined: Jun 12, 2007
Last Visited: Nov 23, 2008
Location: Gawler
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:46 pm
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We should see if we can get some of the old windows, decades from now no one will believe us otherwise. Get an opaque window for your shed or toilet.
edit: better still, get two and put about 2 inches of water in between  .
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David Peters
Minister for Railways
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:51 pm
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Yeah, I have seen one like that, all that was missing was the goldfish!
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john-ston
Junior Train Controller
Joined: Jul 16, 2007
Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008
Location: Britomart Platform 1, waiting for the next train to Whangarei
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:16 am
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| Wilfy2007 wrote: | So, do we dare ask if the Rann Government is now in election mode.
Is the Government now in Panic Mode. |
Yes, Rann has realised that his old stomping grounds are entering the 21st Century, and with that, South Australia will be left behind and become the real butt of jokes
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KEVIN ROEHR
Locomotive Driver
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Location: Sydney
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:45 am
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Pensioners get a good deal up here in NSW. $2.50 for all travel on trains buses and ferries. On the trains, pensioners can travel to Nowra, on the South Coast, Moss Vale/Goulburn, on the Main South, Lithgow on the train, then bus connection to Bathurst, on the main west. Scone, on the Main North, and Dungog on the North Coast. Not bad for $2.50.
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Pressman
Chief Commissioner
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:12 am
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Is it just me, or are the last two posts drifting off the topic a tad? 
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David Peters
Minister for Railways
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:29 pm
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I actually have travelled on a Poxbox with windows that you can see out of, it must be the only one, as all the rest I seem to get you cannot see a damned thing through them! Some of them are a damned disgrace when they pull into the station, is it any wonder people laugh at us, we cannot even keep windows clear, SA the clever state, well maybe one day!
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witsend
Chief Commissioner
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Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008
Location: The Beautiful Copper Coast, and sometimes, just north of Pt. Pirie
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:31 pm
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| Pressman wrote: | | Is it just me, or are the last two posts drifting off the topic a tad? |
I'm thinking they had a goldfish moment when they could see through a pox box window. Either that, or the shock of being able to actually see what the rest of Adelaide looks caused a significant case of amnesia.
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Samuel Wittwer
Member - LC of Yorke Peninusula Rail
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