Re: New infrastructure in Vic?

[Stuart Turnbull <stuartt@netspace.net.au>]

Chris Brownbill wrote:
> 
> John Cleverdon wrote:
> >
> >
> > I know it sounds a bit optimistic with Jeff in power, but why not electrify to
> > Craigieburn, Sunbury, and Melton? This could cut down on the overcrowding on VLP
> > trains, and *perhaps* get more people back on to rail.
> >
> 
> Electrification to Craigieburn has been announced.  Due for completion
> in 2001 IIRC.  This was announced a few months ago wrapped in together
> with the Mont Albert to Box Hill tram extension, the North Melbourne
> crossover work and extension of Collins St No 11 trams to the Casino.AFAIK, electrifiaction to Sydenham was announced with the other 
improvements. No mention has been made of a date for electrification to 
Craigieburn. Of course,, why stop the wires at Sydenham when Sunbury is 
just down the hill?

Stuart Turnbull