Re: Platform O at Lidcombe.

["M.G.Smith" <gard@bigpond.com>]

Yes, It is only supposed to be a temporary platform for this year, as
cityrail is still waiting for council approval for there plan to knock half
the roadway out to put the track opposite platform 1.
I note a lot of work going on at platform 0 (maybe a rush job to extend it
to 8 car length)
Regards,,


Railway Rasputin wrote in message <36E707EA.6CC4D709@fastlink.com.au>...
>Did the walk for the new road (shuttle road) at lidcombe.
>To clear up any confusion:
>
>It is currently only 4 cars long but will be extended to 8 cars after
>the Easter Show.
>It is suposed to be open for the Easter Show.
>There is no access from the up main as the gap is too large between edge
>of the platform and trains.
>The road has numerous signals. Most of which aren't needed.
>
>rgds
>