Re: Suggestions for a better Melbourne

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David Bromage wrote in message <3776DDA9.27A4B20F@omni.com.au>...
>"FRISCÉ Theatre Co. (Bryan Cullis)" wrote:
>> *  Electrification and reopening of line to Healesville, with stations at
>> Coldstream, Yering, Yarra Glen, Tarrawarra and Healesville.
>
>You could probably even add an "East Lilydale" or something similar. All
>the ay to Healsville might not be justified, even as a Stony Point style
>of service, but extending to Coldstream would probably work.

Why not an extension to Sydney via Batemans Bay and Eden? It is equally as
fanciful.


>> *  Opening of a Y-link between Bedford Park and Ringwood East, running
>> trains
>> from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Lilydale, and calling it the Maroondah
line.
>
>I don't think this would be of much use, and I doubt there is room for
>the triangle. I can think of better ways to spend that sort of money.
Like a Y-link at Sunshine, so trains can run from Bendigo to Broadmeadow to
connect with SG trains.



>A triangular junction might be useful. This could allow direct services
>from the western lines to the Showgrounds. (Oh dear, do I see another
>Olympic Park line?)

No - just more Melbourne jealousy about missing out on the Olympics.

>In an ideal world, National Express would electrify to South Geelong.

We do not live in an ideal world.

DaveP