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Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:41 pm
by SBD
MT269 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:13 pm
The RAAF/DSTO was in a semi-rural area 75 years ago. Now's an impediment to urban development, and the local economy. It creates jobs. But at the expense of business, real estate, and virtually everything else. Perhaps it's time to relocate it somewhere more remote, like Mallala or somewhere.
It's like having something the size of Morphettville bus depot direct adjacent to KW St in the city. It's accessible. But what benefit does it provide to the locals?
If you moved the employment of something like 5000 people to Mallala, we'd need some impressive transport and residential development in that area too! Not to mention the huge boost to the SA economy in rebuilding all of the infrastructure currently in the Edinburgh precinct.
I don't think construction has started on the heavy maintenance facility for the B737-based aircraft. If moving Edinburgh-focused work north, the first step would be to build that on the new site, along with a runway to support it.
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:51 pm
by MT269
Do the drivers enter the non-paying passengers into the BCU? I'm aware of some that don't. And I'd say that at least 15% of folks out there, if not more have never had a valid ticket in their lives.
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:22 am
by SBD
MT269 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:51 pm
Do the drivers enter the non-paying passengers into the BCU? I'm aware of some that don't. And I'd say that at least 15% of folks out there, if not more have never had a valid ticket in their lives.
That feels like an unfair generalisation, especially since we are talking about daily city commuters who have to go through the gates at Adelaide station.
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:00 am
by PeFe
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:49 pm
by PeFe
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:04 pm
by I Follow PAFC
Shouldn't the photos about the Port Adelaide Dock Spur Line be in the topic about the Port Adelaide Dock Spur Line ?
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:48 pm
by PeFe
I forgot about the separate thread.....( I think we have too many threads on this forum)
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:21 pm
by RetroGamer87
So I guess it's too late for me to do the driver experience.
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:38 pm
by Spotto
RetroGamer87 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:21 pm
So I guess it's too late for me to do the driver experience.
Huh??
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:53 pm
by I Follow PAFC
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:40 pm
by Spotto
With the oval at Lyndoch Park being upgraded for Gather Round 2025 and future events, seems like the perfect time to reinstate the Barossa rail line that runs right alongside the grounds.
https://www.indaily.com.au/sport/footba ... round-2025
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:32 pm
by abc
for 1 game? strong business case you have there
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:56 pm
by prometheus2704
abc wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:32 pm
for 1 game? strong business case you have there
1 game, 12 months from now? The strongest business case I've ever seen!
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:22 pm
by ChillyPhilly
With a quick refresh, some 3000/3100s or hybrids could run there from the CBD - or as a shuttle between Gawler Central and Lyndoch. A temporary station could be constructed.
Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:33 pm
by SRW
Isn't the rail lease holder supposed to maintain the line in working condition? If so, it shouldn't be an issue to run a special service.