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Contained in this website are plans for 21 new or extensions of existing Railway lines for Metropolitan Sydney. Construction should occur over the next thirty years with three lines under construction at the same time. Governments for various reasons have not proceeded with Railway expansion that dates back to the 1920s. Where will we be in thirty years’ time if we continue to do nothing?
Construction of new Railway lines is expensive, but is Road construction that much cheaper? Continued delay only leads to an escalation in construction costs. For all the Toll Roads that Sydney has, have we solved peak hour traffic congestion?
This provides residents with a new transport option. It also enables people to access employment more easily than is presently available.
The Ermington Line will lead to a boom in economic activity for the immediate region. Land values will increase and housing capacity will improve.
The Ermington Line can be constructed in its own right.
The Ermington Line should be built along with two other lines at the same time over the next thirty years.
As three new lines come into operation, more Railway lines should be underway so that all 21 lines will be built in thirty years’ time.
These plans are not designed for Branch Railways. These plans are designed to be built as through lines. By implementing cross over tracks, you can operate terminating services and also run through services. With a Branch Railway, you cannot do both. Metro Rail is intended to operate as a Branch line. Sydney does not need more Branch Railways. That is why many Country Railways closed. Branch Railways are unsustainable.
In Melbourne, their Metropolitan Railways are entirely Branch lines with the exception of the new city circle loop.
Where the Bankstown line Extension is planned to terminate at Badgerys Creek, the opportunity exists to connect with a ‘Y’ Link to the Campbelltown line.
There is currently four Branch Railways in Sydney. These being the Carlingford, Cronulla, Eastern Suburbs and Richmond Lines.
Constructing through lines that join other lines will lead to more effective, reliable and frequent services.
Ermington Line Railway Stations
West Mead Utilise Existing Surface Platforms
Parramatta U/G Island Platform below Surface Station
Sandown Utilise Rail Corridor
John Street U/G near John Street Ferry Wharf
Ermington U/G near Spurway/ Boronia Streets Int.
Melrose Park U/G near Wharf Rd/ Hope Street Int.
West Ryde U/G Platforms below Surface Station
Top Ryde U/G Devlin Street near Top Ryde Shopping Centre
Quarry Road U/G Lane Cove/ Quarry Rd Int.
Change at
Parramatta
for
Carlingford Line
Western Line
Winston Hills Line
Change at
Sandown
for
Carlingford Line
Change at
West Ryde
for
Northern Line
Change at
Quarry Road
for
Eastwood Line
Railway Station Entrances
Railway Station entrances are to be functionary and not grandiose so as to maintain a uniform appearance and ensure that Taxpayers Dollars are used judiciously thus allowing for additional Railway Lines to be built with only stairways and lifts visible at the street level.
Railway Funding
Funding for the Ermington Line involves the following sources:
- Railways Lottery
- Restaurant/Lounge Carriages
- Railway Bonds
Railway Infrastructure
Existing unused Railway Infrastructure such as Tunnels and Platforms will be brought into use to reduce costs of construction. Underground Railway Stations will be built underneath land ridges as there is less depth to dig thus reducing the overall cost of the Railway Line that allows for additional Railway Lines to be built.
Railway Technology
The Ermington Line involves the use of Heavy Rail Technology to allow for maximum connectivity with the existing Heavy Rail Network.
Abbreviations
U/G Underground
Int Intersection
Gov Governor
Rd Road
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 West Ryde Station |
 Camelia Junction |
 Melrose Park |
 Top Ryde |
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