The Greens’ plan to begin Australia's fast train network.

[ozbob]

 http://adam-bandt.greensmps.org.au/sites/default/files/high_speed_rail_initiative_final.pdf

[aldonius]

Even as a Greens supporter, I'm with Shane on this one ultimately. We have better infrastructure projects. See also: Alan Davies' analysis a few days ago:
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/theurbanist/2013/08/08/is-high-speed-rail-a-no-brainer-or-a-boondoggle/

[ozbob]

Australian capitals need a public transport transformation.  The political demands of the failing urban transport systems will simply make high speed rail unachievable for now.  The Greens should re-focus on urban public transport improvements as the main focus.  Once that is sorted then wider vision stuff can be revisited.