Re: [Vic]text from Age was: Portland wants BG

[Railway Rasputin3 <james_ccj@my-deja.com>]

> > Second, if Geelong were to get access to the standard-gauge network
Portland
> should get access to the broad-gauge network at the same time to avoid
> unfair competition.
Yeah...but how? build dual gauge would cause trains to slow down, you
might need to build BG line right beside SG line. Or extend the
Warrnambool line to Portland via Port Fairy and Heywood. And would this
makes WCR extend its service to Portland?


> The whole rail-freight network should be standardised at a cost of
$136
> million as outlined in the Maunsell report. This option had the most
> economic benefit for Victoria as a whole and should take place over an
> 18-month period.
That fast? I assume this didn't include those close branches line Mt
Gambier line and Cobram line.


> - Dual gauging from Ararat-to-Portland and conversion of
> Maryborough-to-Ararat to broad gauge.

Or reopen the BG Ararat-Ballarat line ??? wouldn't this be cheaper and
would benifit passenger traffic as well?

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Cheers

RR3


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