Closure of branch lines

omar · Beginner Joined: Apr 12, 2004 Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008

I heard on the Country Hour on ABC radio today that the Government has announced it will close (or suspend operation of) five branch lines that have been used for grain haulage. The only line I heard mentioned was Lake Cargellico. Does anyone know what other ones?

Ron_D · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:25 pm

http://www.railpage.com.au/f-t11345389.htm

Warks · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:03 pm

Actually this thread is a lot more relevant to the OP's question.
http://www.railpage.com.au/f-t11345227-0-asc-s15.htm

Mark in your diaries 26 March 2011 to vote out the current NSW Government. Who could do worse?

Oh and there's also
www.railbastard.com

omar · Beginner Joined: Apr 12, 2004 Last Visited: Nov 22, 2008

Thanks - should have researched the forum topics more thoroughly.

The present transport minister was interviewed on the program and stated the reason for the suspension of services was because of the low tonnages over the past few years. Don't they know there has been a major drought during this period? The decision means there will be hundreds more large truck movements over inadequate country roads.

Ron_D · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:47 pm