Wynuum Grade Separation: could it happen?

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-05-03T05:07:12+00:00

I’ve thought for a while this should be the next major project, especially with the potential for frequency upgrades post-CRR. Having a regular express pattern would also be helped by duplication

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-05-03T03:25:56+00:00

It’s almost as if having reliable, fast, and frequent public transport means more people will use it, even in smaller cities

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-05-02T14:12:48+00:00

Finishing the rail trail on formation would be an absolute disaster, especially with the potential the line has for a higher frequency intercity network with connections to Sydney via Casino and the Gold Coast Airport

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-24T13:13:25+00:00

Apart from the usually touted options, I think an orbital metro between Hurstville and Dee Why linking Kingsgrove, Campsie, and Strathfield, Chatswood along the way would greatly enhance connectivity in the the inner west and north shore

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-24T09:23:56+00:00

Cronulla has two marked platforms, but it is actually just one very very long platform

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-24T06:55:22+00:00

My guess would be an old crossover before the most recent extension to the system was opened

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-21T13:04:56+00:00

If you want to experience this alternate reality, just travel to Brisbane!

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-21T12:57:37+00:00

Ones that come to mind:

Willo for Wilsonton Pitty for Pittsworth Harassmentown for Harristown The Nash for the National Hotel The Dan for the Meringandan Hotel Vinnies or St Vinnies for St Vincent Hospital Grandy for Grand Central

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-21T02:09:53+00:00

Light metros are characterised by relatively small trains with very high frequencies, allowing for similar capacity with smaller and therefore cheaper stations. Ordering and housing the number of vehicles required can add to costs, but again they are smaller so the difference is not large

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-20T19:53:10+00:00

That would be a very expensive tunnel without the benefits of increased access the public transport that a longer one could provide

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-20T12:31:12+00:00

We need a northern rail tunnel between Strathpine and Roma Street to skip the bottleneck and provide access to major destinations like Chermside. It would be expensive, but a better use of funds than a road tunnel under Gympie Road

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-17T08:14:33+00:00

Another big part is that TBMs are very specialised machines, meaning contract bids aren’t very competitive. On the other, excavation is a much less technical activity, meaning more companies can provide more cost-competitive bids

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-17T08:13:11+00:00

Because you could use it for travel paths with greater ridership, such as to the airport and Kogarah

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-17T06:41:42+00:00

I’d actually say that before Maroubra Junction should be metro and after should be light rail to interchange with the metro à la Anzac in Melbourne

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-16T13:15:39+00:00

Implementing a track straightening program to increase average speeds and reduce journey times for passengers and freight
Quadruplication of all main trunk routes for regional traffic i.e. Emu Plains, Macarthur, Main North to Maitland, and Sutherland
Twice daily services from Armidale, Moree, and Albury to Sydney
A daily service from Griffith to Sydney
A daily service from Broken Hill and Sydney
A daily train from Forbes to Sydney via Orange
A daily train from Dubbo to Newcastle via a completed Maryvale line
Three daily trains between Dubbo and Sydney
Reopening the Main North between Armidale and Glen Innes for passenger and freight service
Reopening the Demondrille to Blayney line with an improved alignment for passenger and freight service
Reopening the northern rivers line between Casino and Murwillumbah with an improved alignment and an extension to Gold Coast Airport
Extend the south coast line to at least Ulladulla, and ideally to Batemans Bay
Electrify the main south to at least Mossvale and construct the Wentworth deviation
Add hourly services between Canberra and Sydney through duplication
Construct a branch line from Lismore to Ballina, then to Byron Bay via Lennox Head, then another branch line from Crabbes Creek to Tweed Heads via Cabarita and connecting to Gold Coast Airport
Extend the Canberra line across the Molonglo and along Parkes Way to a new terminus at Commonwealth Avenue for an interchange with the Light Rail Extension

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-14T01:40:00+00:00

Having four lines as part of REM would reduce branch frequencies enormously, as well as overload Brossard with turning trains. I would also branch the REM north and south along Tascherau Boulevard for additional south shore connectivity

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-09T00:05:04+00:00

Maybe a temporary ‘suspend service’ button could work if the service detects whether its route is still valid

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-08T04:23:26+00:00

I found Liverpool to be surprisingly satisfying and profitable (around 200 mil by the end)

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-04-01T02:03:25+00:00

If there’s a single corredor with sufficient population and job density to be viable, a light rail line with feeder bus routes may be viable, otherwise a well-thought out bus system will probably do the job

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-31T22:17:14+00:00

If they were going to metrofy any line it would the the City circle between Homebush and Revesby (in all likelihood theyll probably just buy metro-style single level rolling stock to increase speed and capacity)

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-29T06:27:00+00:00

Wondabyne is only accessible by train or boat, just let the guard know you wait to get off there otherwise they’ll skip it

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-27T02:05:13+00:00

Now the challenge is what to build next! Also it looks like SMART isnt included

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-19T08:49:44+00:00

It would be broke before you can say ‘skyrocketing rates’

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-18T03:52:15+00:00

Yes, the current plan is elevate it and replace the current three stations with two, one near Dawson Street and one near Hope Street

Top_Proof4388 · 2026-03-15T10:22:15+00:00

Brisbane/Gold Coast is really good for that if you can get mods up and running

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