With the introduction of the new Mariyung trains, the double decker electric trains called V Sets are being retired from use.
These excellent trains were made by Comeng in Granville and were introduced in the 1970s to replace the U sets or "U-boats", and were known for comfortable riding.
They were used for the first electric trains to Wollongong in 1986 - the electrification of this line (and to Newcastle) being the initiative of the Wran Labor NSW government.
By 1988, these trains completed the 82 km journey from Wollongong to Central station each Saturday in just 75 minutes. Today the trains mostly take 90 minutes.
Rather than scrap these well made trains, why not send them to the South Coast?
The South Coast is still waiting for weekday off peak trains every 30 minutes like Newcastle has had for years. At present there is only one train an hour off peak.
If the motors no longer work, put a locomotive in front of the V Set and put them to work - more trains Kiama to Bomaderry, or Sydney to Newcastle.
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