This paper commences with reference to the draft AusLink Sydney-Brisbane corridor strategy. Section 2 outlines the upgrading of the Pacific Highway and section 3 examines the existing Sydney-Brisbane railway. Section 4 outlines some 2009-2014 corridor upgrade options, with particular attention to external costs and energy use as opposed to intercity supply chain costs, and the conclusions are given in section 5. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E216058.
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