Re: [NSW] Airport line at Flying Junctions

[bung727@my-deja.com]

>
> OK.  I agree that ideally the junction should have been closer to
Redfern.  However, they put it where
> it is to reduce cost and to simplify construction.   In the event of
a failure at Circular Quay, trains
> can still terminate at Central and reverse at Tivoli crossovers.   I
still say the line should have
> started at platforms 26/27 and gone through Redfern 13/14, then to
the airport.
>
> --
> David Johnson
> trainman@ozemail.com.au
> http://www.ozemail.com.au/~trainman/
> ------------------------------------
> These comments are made in a private
> capacity and do not represent the
> official view of State Rail.
> C.O.W.S. Page 11.
>
 I agree with you 100% about using 26/27 and 13/14. I am also aware of
the tivoli crossovers menouvre, but the problem about the crossovers
is, the amount of time it takes for drivers to change ends and stuff.
Unless you have relay drivers.


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