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NORTHFIELD RAILWAY LINE

155 The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (24 September 2008). Can the Minister for Transport advise:

1. Have any feasibility studies been conducted into the rebuilding of the Northfield railway line?

2. If so, will the minister release any such reports?

3. If not, is a rebuilding of the line feasible?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure has been advised:

1. to 3. The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is not considering the operation of passenger services on the Northfield Rail corridor as the rail infrastructure has been removed and the rail corridor intersects three major roads; Cavan Road, Port Wakefield Road and Main North Road which would need to be grade separated with either bridges or underpasses, however the corridor is being reserved for longer term consideration.