Re: New Victorian rail/tram projects?

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Michael Walker (walker@hotkey.net.au) wrote:
> The press releases for Mont Albert to Box Hill extension, Southbank tram
> service (extending Collins and Bourke Street trams which normally terminate
> in the city to Southbank), Sydenham rail extension and trackworks at North
> Melbourne (extending the Franklin Street crossovers so trains can use
> platforms 5&6) are available now at www.vic.gov.au/pressrel for those who
> don't already know.

Sydenham doesn't seem logical. New pointwork will be required there to
reverse services. The sensible destination would be Sunbury where no new
trackwork is required. It would also free up H sets and Sprinters for
other peak services.

Cheers
David