In the State by-election, 70% of the votes cast were to candidates totally supporting retaining trains to Newcastle Station, to and from the Hunter region and Sydney and beyond. Why aren't you listening Mike Baird? Removing rail is 1970's thinking and ignores research and real projects across the world since that time that have extended rail systems. This is what MP Alana McTiernen Perth said at a rally in October. She was the transport minister in the state parliament responsible for many improvements to WA pubic rail transport. It can happen here. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2761716/last-chance-rally-to-save-rail-line/?cs=316