Here is a link to an article in the Newcastle Herald regarding the closure of the mine at Paxton. I have heard around Cessnock that many people think the Government is waiting for the mine to close before re-opening the railway line to passenger services. It's important to keep writing to the Minister about this.https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6596601/austar-mine-to-close-with-loss-of-almost-100-jobs-updated/