[guzzis3]

I used to work for queensland rail. The country services lose a massive amount of money every year. The only people who use them are seniors who's fairs are massively reduced.

Your money would be better spent further subsidising regional airlines.

I made the mistake of travelling brisbane to sydney once by train. 14 hours of pure hell. I'd rather do it by pushbike.

Trains make sense for freight and city commuter travel because the cost of the roads to replace them is massive, but country trains are a political convenience. Certain people would kick up too much of a fuss if they were shut down. They will die eventually though.