Re: Tentative timetable for Nerang opening

[dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage)]

Matthew Geier (matthew@sleeper.apana.org.au) wrote:
>David McLoughlin <davemcl@-DROP-iprolink.co.nz> writes:
>
>>garry wrote:
>
>>> 5.38 a.m. First Train leaves Nerang for Brisbane.
>
>>Is this line electrified, or will it be? Is it an extension of the 
>>Brisbane suburban system?
>
> When I visited Nerang in September last year, the wires went further than
>the track did !. 25kAC all the way, and an alignment that doesnt need a
>tilt train, the curves are gentle and few.

The current line from Beenleigh to Helensvale is called the "Inter Urban
South" (IU North being Caboolture to Gympie North and IE West being
Ipswich to Rosewood). These lines are not part of the suburban network as
such. 

Cheers
David