Posted 9 April 2012
Rather than moving freight by individual semi-trailers along our highways, (which is not very fuel efficient and contributes to congestion and wear of our major highways); multiple semi-trailers could be transported by rail, to be offloaded at major cities along the east coast. Such a rail link could be built through a government and private partnership.
Links:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2961003.htm?site=news
http://theconversation.edu.au/shifting-freight-to-rail-could-make-the-pacific-highway-safer-4882
