How can we improve New Zealand's dwindling rail network?

Question

* Is electric the way to go?

* Should we rip up the train tracks and replace them with bus-only lanes?

* Should we invest more into the current infrastructure?

Answer 1

We should concentrate on improving our bus system.  

*  Buses can run on electricity and therefore reduce carbon emissions

*  Buses are cheaper to run

*  Buses are not fixed to a particular route

*  Increase the number of bus-only lanes to make public transport more attractive to commuters

Meanwhile, charge a congestion tax to encourage drivers to avoid bringing their vehicles into the CBD.

Answer 2

Electric rail is the way. I takes money. Someone has to spend it, and that has to be the government.