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  Thread: Western Suburbs transport upgrade
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 34
Views: 785

PostForum: Trams and Light Rail   Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:57 pm   Subject: Western Suburbs transport upgrade
if we dont implemenent a better tram system in the west the east-west difference will be dramtically noticable...
You're yet to give a valid reason why that street tramways would do the job better in ...
  Thread: Your Favourite railway station
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Replies: 28
Views: 793

PostForum: General   Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:00 pm   Subject: Your Favourite railway station
As a series of stations, I like the various Blue Mountains station in New South Wales (west of Emu Plains). Some are fairly tranquil spots, except for the noise of trains and the Great Western Hwy.
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  Thread: Clifton Hill works
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 49
Views: 2927

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:48 pm   Subject: Clifton Hill works
Third tracks are silly - they only provide for express trains and/or extra capacity in one direction at a time.

Such infrastructure is only useful for a commuter rail service that is designed to ta ...
  Thread: Sparks and more beyond Frankston
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 16
Views: 752

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:57 pm   Subject: Sparks and more beyond Frankston
Why would you need to electrify it to provide a higher frequency of services? Capacity would only necessitate a Rosewood-style shuttle (which can be provided with a pair of Sprinters), not extending t ...
  Thread: Cranbourne project (new station and stabling)
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 72
Views: 3261

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:44 pm   Subject: Cranbourne project (new station and stabling)
I think the question has to be asked is whether you need to duplicate it - or whether the track provides enough capacity for the stations on that line (including any future stations)
Could the single ...
  Thread: Gunzelling in SA - Where to go, what to see and what to do
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 10
Views: 272

PostForum: South Australia   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:22 pm   Subject: Gunzelling in SA - Where to go, what to see and what to do
The total system has around 200kms of route mileage formed of double track on all mainlines except the Gawler to Gawler Central section and single track on both branch lines and the Belair line after ...
  Thread: Sparks and more beyond Frankston
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 16
Views: 752

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:48 pm   Subject: Sparks and more beyond Frankston
Movie World or Disneyland near Frankston - sounds interesting.

Keep the terminus of suburban services from the CBD at Franga and have a shuttle service to Hastings (like Ipswich - Rosewood), which ...
  Thread: Cranbourne project (new station and stabling)
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 72
Views: 3261

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:26 pm   Subject: Cranbourne project (new station and stabling)
However....we will now be welcoming more graffiti covered trains onto the Cranbourne line and....
What?

how much use will this stabling get.....
Full of trains every evening, and probably during ...
  Thread: Ferny Grove, Ipswich & Rosewood line closures
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 44
Views: 1205

PostForum: Queensland   Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:21 am   Subject: Ferny Grove, Ipswich & Rosewood line closures
See photos on CM website for shots of FG rails in the air near Samford Rd.
Could you provide a link? I have tried looking through the flooding photos on the Courier Mail site but it is hard to find a ...
  Thread: Future Of The Goulburn Valley Line
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Replies: 7
Views: 519

PostForum: Victoria   Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:51 pm   Subject: Re: Future Of The Goulburn Valley Line
Convert one of the existing BG tracks between Seymour and Jacana to SG, but leave one BG track (Jacana-Toolamba).
Does that include taking away one of the electrified tracks between Jacana and Craigs ...
  Thread: Oscar operated Passenger services
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 34
Views: 1247

PostForum: Sydney Suburban   Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:11 am   Subject: Oscar operated Passenger services
One last question i do have is what is the 13:53 Kiama to Central run by?
6-car V set. It's the return trip of the 11:29 down Smile
  Thread: Oscar operated Passenger services
Somebody in the WWW

Replies: 34
Views: 1247

PostForum: Sydney Suburban   Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:29 pm   Subject: Oscar operated Passenger services
Can anyone please be able to tell me what the 9:28 Service from Central to Kiama is run by?
4-car OSCar (H set). Bring a cushion Wink

I am hoping for a V Set.
Try the 10:29 Dapto which is a 6-car V ...
  Thread: Report opts for Hurstbridge line rail duplication
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Replies: 55
Views: 1775

PostForum: Melbourne suburban   Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:18 pm   Subject: Report opts for Hurstbridge line rail duplication
I have 3 options for the Hurstbridge line
My favourite 1.
Here's my favorite one, intended for the short-term:

- Implement a 10 minute off-peak frequency to Greensborough, which can be done with ...
  Thread: [Herald Sun] Fare go for our country trains
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Replies: 71
Views: 1825

PostForum: Victoria   Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:41 pm   Subject: [Herald Sun] Fare go for our country trains
New Vlocities are currently coming on line but there has to be a limit to how many new vehicles can be justified if they are really only required for one return journey on weekdays.
Yes, spending lar ...
  Thread: ARTC's Infrastructure Australia Submission
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Replies: 18
Views: 619

PostForum: Signalling and Infrastructure   Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:33 pm   Subject: ARTC's Infrastructure Australia Submission
Is the Joppa Junction - Canberra line considered to be anything more than another branch line?

The only freight traffic it sees beyond Tarago is two oil trains per week. Has there been any proposal ...
 
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