Re: Trams in Newcastle again?

[Chris Brownbill <cbrnbill@enternet.com.au>]

David Bromage wrote:
> 
> ABC reports a plan by Newcastle council for bringing back trams to the
> city. The plan could include track sharing on the existing heavy rail
> line. The proposal will be released to the public in a few months.
> 
> Sounds like the Karlsruhe system.
> 
> Cheers
> David

I fear its just clown hall trying another tack to get rid of the
Broadmeadow to Newcastle railway so they can get some highly rateable
waterfront land.  Light rail sugar-coats the bitter pill.