Re: [NSW] Olympics Timetable, Draft 1

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Reuben Farrelly wrote:

> "Hubert Lam" <hubert@imap4.com> wrote in message
> 8kn9ke$f3r$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:8kn9ke$f3r$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> > OK after a look at the Olympic Timetables, draft 1, here are some of
> > the things that WILL happen:
>
> <snip>
>
> Which brings up a question not just applicable to the new draft - why on
> earth do (almost) all the northern line services stop at Burwood in the
> first place but not other stations between Strathfield and Redfern?

Because they are timetabled to run on the Suburban line, meaning only Burwood,
Croydon and Ashfield have platforms.  Ashfield is serviced by Campbelltown via
Granville trains, and Croydon has very few passengers.  That is why Burwood is
chosen.

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