Re: $4b transport plan to ease petrol hear

["James C." <james_ccj@my-deja.com>]

In article <39ECF716.6DFAD954@fang.omni.com.au>,
  David Bromage <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote:
> The federal cabinet is considering using up to $4 billion from the
sale
> of Sydney Airport to pay for a new national rail and road building
> scheme to try to take the political heat out of rising petrol prices.
> The transport package is also expected to include a decision not to
> build a major second airport in Sydney.
>
> http://www.theage.com.au/news/20001018/A57486-2000Oct17.html
>
> [Speedrail anyone?]
What would be the priority for railway spending if you have 2b$ (Half
of this 4b$) to spend on? VSHT?  or upgrade mainlines?

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