Re: [NSW] The closure of Homebush station.

[magilla gorrila <choochoo@spin.net.au>]

they should close Birrong for good. Anyone that has seen the place full of
school kids will agree.

glillic@msn.com.au wrote:

> Homebush; Macdonaldtown; Yagoona and Birong are all scheduled to close
> during the Olympics.
> But don't worry, you wont get a foothold on any train during that period!!
>
> BTW I understand that ALL CityRail trains will be free - not just those to
> the Olympics and not just for event ticketholders.
>
> --
> Geoff Lillico
>
> "Ian" <iansmithNOiaSPAM@optusnet.com.au.invalid> wrote in message
> news:21a0c080.ac5bf503@usw-ex0105-034.remarq.com...
> > Some questions to those of you that know. If I may.
> > I hear that Homebush station is to be closed whilst the Olympic
> > Games are held.
> > This does not seem to be very fair to those that live and work
> > in the Homebush area.
> > Why close Homebush, and will it be of any help to the system?
> > Are there any more 'Major' upsets to the rail system expected
> > dureing the Games, that we know of?
> > Finally How will the 'Free Travel' work? Will you have to show
> > your Olympic ticket to a Station Assistant, because the tickets
> > certainly won't fit the auto ticket machines.
> >
> > Rgds to all ................Ian.
> >
> >
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