the work via providing funds to resuscitate or amalgamating to other railway companies such as Alexander and Murray River or Melbourne and Sandridge due to delays in constructing or traffic intensity respectively. The amalgamation was considered as a good option since it would bring greater returned values for shareholders contained better mutual benefits for the colony. After that, the line was planned to extend south-west to Winchelsea by "building a line running along the Corio Bay waterfront towards Limeburners Point, where the line would then cross the hill and run down to the Barwon River". The proposal was rejected and replaced by tunnels to transport passengers across the hill. Acquisition In 1859, Sir C.Fortescue sent a proposal to the House of Commons and the Queen to purchase the Geelong and Melbourne Railway Company due to losses. The author suggested to urgently purchase the company to prevent potential loss in the future for British shareholders and reduce the government expenditure. In earlier of the same year, the chief secretary Hon. John O’Shanassy also gave as a speech in a meeting at the House requesting for purchase of the line. Rolling stock Locomotives References Public transport in Melbourne Melbourne Rail transport in Melbourne Defunct railway companies of Australia 1860 disestablishments in Australia Australian companies established in 1852 Companies disestablished in 1860 Railway companies established in 1852 Railway companies disestablished in 1860