Re: [Melb] Airport rail link fight Was: Re: Airport rail link fight

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

> Had the thought of high speed trains through a residential area ever
crossed
> your mind?

130kph is no where near "High Speed" . Broady line is very curvey, I doubt
the train can reach this speed on most section.


> > And what is the advantage to using the St. Albans line (Albion), the
> > airport is north of the city, Albion is west, right out of the way?

less NIMBY :-)

I have the complete Airport link reports(all of them) with me, as far as I
know Albion option have not much advantage over Broadmeadow option.


> True, but from Albion to Jacana there is a freight line, which a small
part
> would be used before a branch line would be laid through to the airport.

And the section between this goods line and the airport would cost a lot to
build, this is the reason why Albion option costs so much more then
Broadmeadow line. Also Airport Cooperation currently do not agree with the
way Albion option approches the airport. The Albion option pass through an
area where Airport Cooperation planned for future expansion of the airport.
The Cooperation have no problem with Broadmeadow option.


Cheers
James