Re: Reopen V/line branches

[atubbs@mpx.com.au (A. Tubbs)]

On Mon, 07 Dec 1998 00:45:18 GMT, thalytgv@my-dejanews.com wrote:

>NSW government is considering reopen some of its closed branches, ASR already
>did that and so is West Rail and QR. I guess its time for V/line's term to
>reopen its branches. Lines like Yarram(Leogatha),Dayselford,Orbost(Lake
>Entrance),Bright, Mansfield and Elidon have both freight and tourist
>potential.
>
>While Whittlesea,Healesville,Mornington or even Warburton enjoys population
>booming , no doubts will be excellent to have V/line's sprinter to serve these
>centers. Except if rerun Warburton trains operators might need to tell cyclist
>find somewhere else to ride.
>
>
>James
>
>
>
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Hi there

The Daylesford line has already been reopened between Daylesford and
Bullarto as a tourist railway,  www.chtr.org.au. A main line
connection between Carlsruhe and Bullarto would not be viable as
weekday travel on the road coach is almost non existant whilst only
half a dozen or so people use the weekend services. There is not much
freight around only some sawmilling which might make one 3 wagon train
per week. It would be wiser to concentrate on lines that are still
open but where passenger services have been withdrawn.

Regards
Anthony Tubbs
CHTR, Daylesford