Re: End of the Sand Train?

[dbromage@metz.une.edu.au (David Bromage)]

Michael Walker (walker@hotkey.net.au) wrote:
>> Perhaps what is needed is a rail-lobby effective enough to put a
>> better more cost-effective alternative to the PM then spending money
>> on a road that will be more expensive to maintain that rail, and,
>> given the government's encouragement of road-based transport as the
>> only viable transport option, only need further improvements in 10
>> years time.
>> 
>Can such a group exist? If so how?

Grab a copy of Network Rail (formerly Network). The former Railways of
Australia now incorporates the major operators, and importantly
rollingstock manufacturers. They have formed a rail lobby group and might
be able to guide you.

Cheers
David