Re: Wodonga Rail relocation

[david <david@gwmail.nmit.vic.edu.au>]

Chris Gordon partly wrote:

> > If they could reduce the journey time by around 20 mins on SYD-MEL just by
> > deviating around ABX and Wodonga, it would be well worth doing. After all,
> > it is freight that pays its way, why should freight be disadvantaged so that
> > passenger trains can be more attractive?
>
> Simple, move the SG to a new route (but leave the existing Albury
> Station) and leave the BG where it is.
>
>

Just been up throught Albury Wodonga ( Missed you, sorry Rod !) - and really what
a waste it would be to put the bypass through the town. As for the rail just beef
the track up, redo the bridges etc - SG only I hedge. Also ( and I hate to say
this ) rationalise th yards more to allow a heavy mainline and passing loop with
the Pass off that as well.

As for Wodoga I hope it is preserved, at least if BG goes, route the mainline
through the old BG reserve  and station !

Regards,
David Head