Richmond Vale Rail Trail supporters back preferred Lower Hunter Freight Corridor route

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Updated July 21 2021 - 7:22am, first published 7:16am
TWO PROJECTS, ONE TRACK: The rail trail and (inset) how it follows the old Richmond Vale Railway, which the freight line could also use (below).
TWO PROJECTS, ONE TRACK: The rail trail and (inset) how it follows the old Richmond Vale Railway, which the freight line could also use (below).

ADVOCATES of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail have welcomed the NSW government's plans for a freight rail line between Fassifern and Hexham despite its potential conflict with the proposed cycling and walking track.

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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