Re: New infrastructure in Vic?

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

Stuart Turnbull wrote:
> 
> 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 TurnbullIt seems as if part of my post was cut off.

Electrification to Sydenham was announced with the other improvemnts.

No mention of Craigieburn.

Why stop at Sydenham when Sunbury is just down the hill.

Stuart Turnbull