Re: Country(link?) - try walking instead

["Garry Hoddinett" <hoddos@netspace.net.au>]

Dion Williams <onamission@start.com.au> wrote in message
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> Jack wrote:
>
> > while I think running NT3 into Brisbane is s great idea.... there is a
> > drawback... if Countrylink stopped running trains on the Branch, how
long do
> > you think that line would stay open? I dont think NRR would be thrilled
to
> > be the only operator on the line, with the associated high Access
costs...
> > the line would eventually wither and die... as may happen in any case
>
> I think this is where an Xplorer based at Casino could be useful, to
> provide a connection to Murwillumbah off the overnight XPT and back
> again in the morning, and again off the daylight to Brisbane and back in
> the evening.
>
> Dion

The Murwillumbah branch serves marginal electorates - no political party
with even a low level of intelligence would dare to close the line.

The shuttle service connecting with the Up Sydney Daylight XPT could
continue on from Casino to Brisbane and return later to meet the Down
Daylight XPT from Sydney.  This would provide an alternative to road travel
for Lismore & Casino residents to travel to Brisbane.  It may also have
tourism potential in providing a daylight service through the scenic
McPherson Ranges.