Comment piece calls on NSW Government and ALP opposition to commit to regional rail

https://theconversation.com/lets-get-moving-with-the-affordable-medium-speed-alternatives-to-the-old-dream-of-high-speed-rail-95854? 

Will the new trains be any faster than the current 90 minutes for Sydney to Wollongong

trains that was achieved by express steam trains in the past?