Re: Newcastle realignment

[thalytgv@my-deja.com]

In article <q8bd4.28$D25.395147@news0.optus.net.au>,
  dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> According to "sources", this is the current thinking for the
realignment
> of the Newcastle line.
>
> Mt Colah: minor curve easing
>
> Mt Kuringai: major curve easing
>
> Mt Kuringai - Berowra: 1 in 66 gradient tunnel to Hawkbury River
>
> Berowra: through station underground, possible truncation of existing
line
> for terminating suburban services
>
> Hawksbury River: Existing causeway, tunnels and bridge
>
> Mullet Creek: major curve easing, new trestle bridge to Woy Woy tunnel
>
> Woy Woy - Gosford: major curve easings, may include Woy Woy relocation
>
> Gosford - Lisarow: major curve easings, relocation of Narara and
Niagara Pk
>
> Wyong - Morriset: minor curve easings
>
> Dora Creek, Awaba: 2 routes under consideration for Hawkmount
>
> Fassifern - Teralba: 3 routes under consideration for Fassifern Bank.
> Favoured option moves Fassifern 300m west.
>
> Cardiff - Kotara: 2 routes under consideration for Cardiff Bank
>
> Signalling upgraded with provision for 200km/h running.
>
> Cheers
> David

hmm, XPT/XPLORER serives and National Rail/Freightcop trains will all
get benific by this improvement.

If this cuts the travel time by 1/2 an hour that makes the best timing
(say the "flyer") just below 2 hours with current rolling stock,
What if the stock is capable of 200km/h what would be the best timing
between Newcastle and Sydney Central?



James





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