On Thursday 23rd March 2006, Save Our Rail met with representatives from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Implementation Group (IIG). Save Our Rail put forward its proposal on how best to spend the recently announced $20 million allocated to improving the Newcastle Rail Line, including: ticketing integration signalling upgrade increased access and crossing improvements grade separation ...

Below is the full text of the Hunter Transport Taskforce Report from the NSW Premier’s Department in February 2006. Hunter Transport Taskforce Report February 2006 Recommendations Maintain existing rail services to Newcastle, while further work is undertaken on options for Modified Light Rail. Improve current rail corridor to: reduce waiting times for road traffic and ...