THOSE responsible for a large graffiti mural covering a 25-metre train carriage — discovered in Albury yesterday — should be ashamed of themselves.
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Their criminal damage meant dozens of passengers on two services were inconvenienced when they were forced on to buses for the trip from Albury to Melbourne.
V/Line immediately took the train out of service, returning it to a workshop where it will remain until all trace of the paint has been removed.
V/Line chief executive Theo Taifalos said the damage was so extensive it would not only force passengers on to coaches, but it would also require cleaners to work around the clock and cost thousands of dollars to clean.
The move, by V/Line, is aimed at ensuring those responsible for the graffiti do not get the opportunity to see the train on the tracks and their “art work” exposed to a wider audience. Nor should they.
The public, including those living in the North East will share Mr Taifalos’ disgust at actions which can only be described as stupid and senseless, perpetrated by those who should be prosecuted and bear the full weight of the law if they are caught.