According to Mayor Reilly, the likelihood of  a future line line from Chatswood to the northern beaches is remote. Commenting on the State Government’s plans for massive development over railway lines and stations, Mayor Reilly pointed out that at Chatswood there would be a major problem as the recent high rise development around the station has three floors of parking underground. Reilly also pointed out that an enclosure containing the railway lines was only wide enough for four tracks.

Mayor Reilly also pointed out the new bus interchange at Chatswood Station is already over capacity.He questioned where extra bus services could be accommodated.