Sydney to Newcastle fast rail makes sense. Making trains locally does not
- Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
ShutterstockFederal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese this week announced a commitment to funding high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle.
At speeds of more than 250km/h, this would cut the 150-minute journey from Sydney to Newcastle to just 45 minutes. Commuting between the two cities would be a lot more feasible.
An artist’s impression...






