How easy would this be to work out if it was a good idea?
1) Busiest route, Melbourne to Sydney
2) What the average price to fly between Melbourne and Sydney
3) Assume 25% of flyers now take the train (this is a guess?)
4) Multiple answers 2 and 3 together.
How long would it take to get the investment/expenditure return?
Not including any uplift in property values. No increase in business along the track. Keep it solely about the purpose of travel and moving people.
72% say yes even though the second answer is more prudent.
Pretty much sums ups the majority of debate/political ideas in this country. Just spend the money and tax someone.
