Re: [Melb] New Timetables (VLP summary included)

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

Craig Haber wrote in message <38E47B05.87E923DC@harnessnet.com.au>...
>Hi,
>
>Steven Hurst wrote:
>
>> With the proposed Suburban Line extension to Cgaigieburn (eventually) why
>> not put in a crossover again, surely it is justified, now, and in the
>> future?  Makes you wonder why they pulled it up in the first place -
>> Typical!
>
>You'd need to put in a crossover, then signal it, then re-establish it as a
>block point, then employ a signalman there....on the other hand, Donnybrook
>already has all the above, zero capital outlay, simply better utilisation
of
>what's already there.

How long would it take the extra fuel, wages (for longer shifts) etc of
running to Donnybrook take to cover the cost of refitting Craigieburn?

Dave