Re: Suggestions for a better Melbourne

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David Bromage wrote in message <37784082.C769F1B4@omni.com.au>...

>Because that's where the trains go. Melbourne has a radial commuting
>pattern because that's where there are railway lines. New services can
>create demand if you run and market them the right way. This requires
>initiative, something that governments generally do not have.

But there has to be something there for people to want to go there in the
first place. Sydney has it with Parramatta. What is there from Sunshine
onwards that would warrant an extension?

>There were plans for Newport - Sunshine back in the 70s, I think with
>through running of the Werribee DERM.

And they probably sensibly realised that it would never attract people.

DaveP