Re: Carlinford line (was Cumberland Line)

[Jonathan Lau <jonlau@ozemail.com.au>]

The Carlingford line is a definite "go away, we don't want you" line. I took a
ride on one of the services yesterday. One service per hour using a 4 car "S"
set, 1 Driver, 1 Guard & 1 level crossing attendant at Parramatta Road & only 10
passengers doesn't generate much $$$.

I'm surprised that the line wasn't closed years ago & replaced by a bus service.
If this line was in Victoria, Mr Kennett would have closed it long ago.

But get pictures of this quite little branch line now! - before it becomes the
main line for the new Chatswood - Parramatta link.

Jon Lau

Garry Hoddinett wrote:

> I think there are a number of lines where CityRail give the the "go away, we
> don't want you" message.  Among the others are:
>  Blacktown - Richmond
>  Hornsby - Berowra
>  Clyde - Carlingford
> I also suspect the Main North (Strathfield - Hornsby) is another.  Can you
> believe that such a major line still only has a 30 minute off peak
> frequency?
>
> The real test will be during the Olympics - the lines CityRail doesn't give
> a stuff about will probably lose their train service.