The station concept plan here:Apparently it will be in two weeks when the reconstruction of the platform is completed.
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV/PTV%20docs/Ringwood/PTVH0442_RINGWOOD_16PG_DL_MAP.pdf
shows three platforms. Has the plan been changed? If not, I wonder when the track through platform 2 will be reinstated - that will mean another shutdown.
Lets just say that IMHO from what I've seen in the space of a week, Ringwood station has seriously gone from an old run down looking dilapidated sh!tpit, to something resembling a modern and fresh looking transport hub that we should all expect now in 2015. All this mind you, achieved mostly with the removal of that god awful excuse for a heritage signal box (when it was boxed up looked like most of the problem here) which has now been relocated near the station where its heritage can hopefully be enjoyed.That has nothing to do with how many tracks you cross, it's because of the condition and poor construction of the points.
Whilst they're at it, a pity they cant gas axe the bridge dividers between the tracks that protrude up from the Ringwood Warrandyte Rd bridge, so they can realign the tracks such that Belgrave trains departing Ringwood platform 3 don't change to the centre track to then have to changeover again going down the Belgrave line. Anyone who's a regular on the Belgrave line and doesn't feel being chucked from one side of the train to the other traversing this shemozle is to still to realize that its clearly it's one set of points too many required. Can we do it all in one move PLEASE......
Regards
ps - Its looking bloody great thus far.
That has nothing to do with how many tracks you cross, it's because of the condition and poor construction of the points.Partly true.
And that second set of points is required for the siding.
I wonder if the slope is so steep so that the platform is actually level with the train carriage? Or have we still not worked that out, and will wheelchair ramps be required again?Platform 2 is now level with the carriage entrance. Platform 1 unsure but is reasonably close IIRC. Platform 3 is totally stuffed. All they did initially was rip up the old track and sleepers, clean it out and drop in a new one with concrete sleepers and ballast. Looking across at the new surface of platform 2 from platform 3, or looking into the track bed, platform 3 is at least a foot lower. I imagine the renewal works on platform 3 will see this raised to the same height as 2 thus alleviating the current platform fall towards the track.
Platform 2 is now level with the carriage entrance. Platform 1 unsure but is reasonably close IIRC. Platform 3 is totally stuffed. All they did initially was rip up the old track and sleepers, clean it out and drop in a new one with concrete sleepers and ballast. Looking across at the new surface of platform 2 from platform 3, or looking into the track bed, platform 3 is at least a foot lower. I imagine the renewal works on platform 3 will see this raised to the same height as 2 thus alleviating the current platform fall towards the track.Platform 2 is now lower than carriage level causing problems with the wheel chair ramps.
Regards
Subscribers: bevans, Bullucked, ElliotProvis, shrekman
We've disabled Quick Reply for this thread as it was last updated more than six months ago.