It has been 45 years since Tasmania’s last passenger train service ran. Could it make a comeback.

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The Tasmanian government has been adamant for years that buses are the only affordable transport solution for a disused rail line that runs from Hobart CBD deep into the city’s northern suburbs. But a dedicated group of train enthusiasts are just as committed to restoring passenger rail services on the corner. The government recently released more detail about its rapid bus plan, but the light rail advocated aren’t giving up.