Re: Second rate Melbourne stations

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Tony Gatt wrote:

> Michael Walker wrote:
>
>
> > Is this correct? I don't recall the Altona line ever being closed.

> It is correct!
>
> The Altona line was closed to traffic (dates unknown) and reopened with the
> extensition to Westona, which was the extended to Laverton.
>
> Buses sort of replaced the service..

I do not believe that the line was closed. A peak hour service M-F operated but
no other trains, buses inlieu.

David Langley.

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> Thanks, Tony.
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