Re: [Vic] ALP urged to boost rail freight lines

["James C." <james_ccj@optusnetdotcomdotau>]

"David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au>
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> The Bracks Government has been urged to get on with improving Victoria's
> rail freight lines, starting with works between Mildura and Portland.
> National Party leader Peter Ryan says a dual gauge line between
> Maryborough to Portland to help mineral sands exports from the Murray
> Basin should be a priority.
>
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/regionals/mildura/monthly/regmild-27feb2001-4.htm
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> [Why dual gauge back to Portland? There is already sg all the way.]

Remember few months ago Portland city council expressed concern all the BG
export freight went to Geelong or Melbourne instead of Portland due to
Portland  can only access by SG? hence Portland lost potential?
They(councilors) wish to be reconnect with BG system so export goods can go
to Portland. I think this is why they want dual gauge.

Cheers
James