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Originally Posted by roger1818
I am not sure, but even if you are right, does it really matter?
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In a practical sense, no.
In another sense, yes. If I can't do something because legislation prevents me from doing it, that's an obstacle that has to be rectified first.
If we're subsidizing millions of dollars on routes because 'that's the way we've been doing it forever', taking a look at value for money is easier - I don't have to change the law first. If one is subsidizing a train for low-five figures of ridership per year at the cost of millions of taxpayer dollars better spent elsewhere, it begs the question.
Buying out a handful of properties may be the politically more expedient solution for something like the Sudbury-White River train, especially if we're not getting much value for it.
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