Re: Freight to Richmond (NSW)

[robson <robson@cia.com.au>]

There is an ABC/BBC program named after this concept. It is called "Pie In The
Sky".

Michael Walker wrote:

> >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^)~