I Assume the plan is for the metro tunnel to go ahead, with the Watergardens/Sunbury electric services diving under, in to new underground platforms at Footscray. This obviously would free two platforms for regional trains.
Is that the intention? Obviously the tunnel is not starting any time soon, so perhaps much larger works are required at Footscray.
There is no room for another track, (or another two tracks) between Sunshine and South Kensington as it is now. Some major work (major being reconstrution of not only the station but the roads, land, buildings also) around Footscray station would be needed and some great $ would be needed. Myself I can't see how it will be done, even if V/line used tracks running through Tottenham yard between Footscray and South Kensington will be very hard, after all this is why the line was built to Dynon running under Footscray.
I think they will have to use Bunbury Street Tunnel to get through Footscray, but before that can happen the DoI will have to build a new freight passage through the area for ARTC (that use the existing tunnel now)
I think they will have to use Bunbury Street Tunnel to get through Footscray, but before that can happen the DoI will have to build a new freight passage through the area for ARTC (that use the existing tunnel now)
The plan does not require use of the Bunbury St tunnel as I understand it. However, the route is likely to crowd the approach and departure tracks to the North Dynon area from the northern side.
Bill
A question from the border please. Will the new line being built from SSC to West Werribee also have electrification so as to provide an alternate path from West Werribee to the city via Tarneit and Sunshine ?
This makes perfect sense to me. Connex (as it is presently) could then terminate at West Werribee and passengers for Geelong could change at that location.
Having regard to electrification on the cross metro line to Sunshine would permit more flexibility in the connex side of the network also.
Bill
It should be a simple Road over rail bridge, the bypass seems to be laid on an embankment anyway so its a simple measure of cutting out the required earth, insert road deck girders and there you.
There was no forward planning in the construction of the by-pass and consequently the freeway will need to have a new overpass built, or there will have to be a tunnel built under same.
There is a disused double track line from Footscray to Southern Cross, to the south of the current suburban line.
Could quite easily be restored and connected to Southern Cross platforms 15 and 16. Problem is, how do you connect them to the current regional platforms? New flyover?
The name of the project seems to have changed. It was first called Regional Rail Link (RRL) now it seems to be Regional Rail Express (RRE).
The works will need a few additional bridges over Dudley Street to ensure separation between different types of trains.
Does that mean that the new Tarneit station will only be served by V/Line trains? (I have asked this question before, and received no answer)
I wonder if the new track will be dual gauge from Sunshine to enable passenger services from the North East to avoid the Bunbury Street tunnel and shunting in Dynon?
The name of the project seems to have changed. It was first called Regional Rail Link (RRL) now it seems to be Regional Rail Express (RRE).
One of the massive advantages of this project will be the greater flexibility given to V/Line , the new platform 15 & 16 at Southern Cross will be signalled to allow turnback working, a problem with platform 13 & 14 at the moment, which are soley through platforms. An arrival 3 set vlocity will be able to divide and form separate trains, this will also eliminate Eastern services having the ridiculous South Ken empty moves, which will save many crew hours, as run around facilitys are also planned.
The Sunbury electrification and additional DMUs on order will release all H sets, to run dedicated Bacchus Marsh services, more than likely involving the entire H set fleet configured into 7 car Push Pull mode.
I would imagine looking at the layout the platform at Bacchus Marsh could be modified to incorporate a dock similar to places such as Nambour, where local trains use the dock & through use the main platform.
I would also imagine that Melton- Bacchus Marsh services will gain a 20-30 Minute off peak service once its all said & done.
Does that mean that the new Tarneit station will only be served by V/Line trains? (I have asked this question before, and received no answer)
No, I think the terminology is so to justify the infrastructure spending. Tarneit has always been planned as a suburban service, and will likely be an electric service, since Kevin Rudd is paying for the Infrastructure.
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