Re: Trams in Newcastle again?

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Chris Brownbill (cbrnbill@enternet.com.au) wrote:
> 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.

> 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.

I thought the council had rejected the idea of closing the railway. Or has
there been an election since then?

Cheers
David