Physical description

Set of four photocopied documents issued by Swanston Trams for New Years Eve, 1/1/2000 - to address the matter known as the "Y2K bug" - where some computer systems or equipment may not have recognised the change of the year due to using only two digits for the year instead of four. (We all survived! - then the fireworks started and all kept going). Also known as the year 2000 problem.



All stapled in the top left hand corner.



.1 - eight page document, titled "New Years Eve Contingency Plans Update", detailing what to do in the event the power supply failed. Also has plans for the AVM system, Customer bulletin for the all night service, services during the Christmas New Year period. plans from ADtranz - to provide coverage for the night and a Swanston Trams "All Staff Notice" regarding payment for working during the period and the agreement with the Union.



.2 - Copy of the New Year Eve Fleet Rosters - 3 pages.



.3 - Swanston Trams Contact List for the period including Customer Service Employees and Adtranz workers - 3 pages.



.4 - Vehicle Group list - 3 pages at 238 am on 1/1/2000.