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Aidan wrote: Being smaller gives more options, not fewer. Train companies are extremely reluctant to accept oversize cargo, and they probably don't have the specialist wagons needed to carry the trains. Nor can they tow the trains because the Dandenong line's track is broad gauge only, but the Victorian broad gauge system has been isolated from the SA broad gauge system since the Melbourne to Adelaide track was standardized in the '90s.

The trains will come here by road.

crawf wrote:Taken from the New Connections Spring 2010 edition



Believe this will be one of the new Seaford Stations

capitalist wrote:is there any reason why the Mitcham Stop on the Belair rail line wouldn't be upgraded to a park and ride facility?

it seems to have a crap load of un or underutilised space around it and I would imagine there would be a fair few people around the area.

the only down ful being the 30 minute time to get into town, but that could be fixed with an express serivce?

Dear Sir / Madam

I write to update you on the Hallett Cove Beach Station upgrade and provide information about what will be happening in coming months.

As you know, the State Government is committed to rebuilding the city’s rail network, including the electrification of more than 100 kms of rail and creating a sustainable, state-of-the-art transport system providing faster, cleaner, safer and more efficient services.

The upgrade of the Noarlunga line is integral in this plan and a complete rebuild of the line is planned, including improving drainage and installing new concrete sleepers and ballast and repairing rail.

The State Government has now finalised arrangements for major track upgrade work to commence on the Noarlunga line from early February 2011.

It is the first step toward electrification of the line which is expected to be completed in 2013.

To facilitate the safest and most efficient completion of the works, the Noarlunga line will be closed between Noarlunga Centre and Oaklands Interchange for approximately six months with substitute bus services to operate.

Further details of these services will be provided early in the New Year.

Meantime, the full closure of the line will allow the Hallett Cove Beach Station project team to continue work on the station rebuild which now involves the demolition of old platforms.

Once the new platforms have been built, installation of architecturally designed shelters, improved security, passenger information systems and other amenities will be completed.

The upgraded Hallett Cove Beach station will re-open when the upgraded line between Noarlunga and Brighton returns to service in mid 2011.

We will continue to minimise inconvenience and disruption wherever possible and thank you for your patience and understanding while these important infrastructure works are undertaken.

Please call the Project Enquiry Line on 1300 782 454 if you have any concerns or questions about these works.

Yours sincerely

Terry Stewart
Project Director

...the Noarlunga line will be closed between Noarlunga Centre and Oaklands Interchange for approximately six months...

...The upgraded Hallett Cove Beach station will re-open when the upgraded line between Noarlunga and Brighton returns to service in mid 2011...

Electric trains on track for 2012
Bryan Littlely
From: The Advertiser
December 27, 2010 12:01am

THE first of Adelaide's 66 new electric trains are expected be on the tracks by 2012.

Bombardier Transportation Australia has won the contract to supply the new railcars, which will run on our overhauled and electrified rail network.

Work on the $400 million rail network electrification begins next year and is due for completion in 2015.

The Glengowrie Tram Depot extension and Noarlunga line upgrade will be completed in the New Year, and significant works continue on the upgrade of the Gawler line and much anticipated extension of the railway to Seaford.

The new trains - built by the company which delivered the troubled trams which replaced the historic Glenelg rattlers - will have a top speed of 110km/h with faster acceleration and deceleration and performance that leads to significant power savings.

They will feature an array of on-board technology including Smartcard ticketing capability and CCTV while also being accessible for the disabled. They also will be designed to run in Adelaide's extreme heat conditions and give customers air-conditioned comfort.

Transport Minister Patrick Conlon said final negotiations were under way with Bombardier Transportation Australia to provide the new electric railcars. He has said the worldwide search for the rolling stock will help SA deliver a state-of-the-art public transport system.

"Our electrified rail network, serviced by these fast, efficient, reliable and modern trains, will be the envy of cities around Australia and indeed the world," he said.

"These new electric trains will be quieter, cheaper to operate, require less maintenance and offer improved reliability over our existing diesel fleet."

The trains first will be tested on the new $291 million Seaford rail extension.

Details in the Darlington Transport Study show three train stations along the Tonsley line would be moved, and two new stations and a transport hub would be created under the plan to duplicate the line and extend it to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University

Isiskii wrote:Article from today's Advertiser relating to the upgrade of the Adelaide Rail Network.

Electric trains on track for 2012
Bryan Littlely
From: The Advertiser
December 27, 2010 12:01am

THE first of Adelaide's 66 new electric trains are expected be on the tracks by 2012.

Bombardier Transportation Australia has won the contract to supply the new railcars, which will run on our overhauled and electrified rail network.

Work on the $400 million rail network electrification begins next year and is due for completion in 2015.

The Glengowrie Tram Depot extension and Noarlunga line upgrade will be completed in the New Year, and significant works continue on the upgrade of the Gawler line and much anticipated extension of the railway to Seaford.

The new trains - built by the company which delivered the troubled trams which replaced the historic Glenelg rattlers - will have a top speed of 110km/h with faster acceleration and deceleration and performance that leads to significant power savings.

They will feature an array of on-board technology including Smartcard ticketing capability and CCTV while also being accessible for the disabled. They also will be designed to run in Adelaide's extreme heat conditions and give customers air-conditioned comfort.

Transport Minister Patrick Conlon said final negotiations were under way with Bombardier Transportation Australia to provide the new electric railcars. He has said the worldwide search for the rolling stock will help SA deliver a state-of-the-art public transport system.

"Our electrified rail network, serviced by these fast, efficient, reliable and modern trains, will be the envy of cities around Australia and indeed the world," he said.

"These new electric trains will be quieter, cheaper to operate, require less maintenance and offer improved reliability over our existing diesel fleet."

The trains first will be tested on the new $291 million Seaford rail extension.

Details in the Darlington Transport Study show three train stations along the Tonsley line would be moved, and two new stations and a transport hub would be created under the plan to duplicate the line and extend it to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University