Re: Freight to Richmond (NSW)

["Michael Walker" <walker@hotkey.net.au>]

>I have heard an interesting rumour that the RAAF may allow commercial use
>of the base Richmond for regional passenger airlines and air freight, much
>in the same way as WIlliamtown is currently used. The proximity of the
>railway was cited as one of the factors which may attract passengers and
>some cargo to Richmond.
>
What a ridiculous concept! Fancy opening an airport for commercial use on
the basis it has good public transport links to the area it serves,
especially of all things a railway!
     You'll be telling us next that you heard a rumour that the Federal and
State Governments had come to an agreement to fund replacement of all
eastern seaboard track with 60kg/m rail and concrete sleepers as well as
straighten the track and have long crossing loops at regular frequency.
8^)~