Re: Goodbye Overland

["Dave Proctor" <thadocta@spambait.dingoblue.net.au>]

thalytgv@my-deja.com wrote in message <876mjc$db4$1@nnrp1.deja.com>...

>Recent news(Quote from "Catch point"), SA stae govenment and GSR will
>develop Keswick into a intermodal long distance Bus/train terminal,
>with TransAdelaide's DMU serving Keswick "Terminal"(Not Suburban
>platform!)
>
>Both parties rekon Keswick have the potential to capture passenger as
>its close proximate to some schools, offices, and sports facilities
>plus easier operation, closer to GSR's maintanence depot.
>
>It would be OK for Ghan or Indian Pacific but as for Overland which
>need more patrons to justify its existence will still need North
>Terrence.

Unless it became a true bus/train terminal, being used by the likes of
McCaffertys, Greyhound-Pioneer, Stateliner, Firefly, etc.

If it became the recognised interstate terminal (of whatever mode) the
Overland would not need to go into North Terrace.

Dave