Haoning Xi (pictured), from the Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle, has examined Australia's rail network in detail and sees investment now as it means of saving huge sums in the future.

She has written about that on The Conversation: "Buckling rails and lines underwater: how Australia’s ageing train networks are crumbling as the climate changes".

Haoning refers to the "Australasian Rail Network" as one source of information for her research.

An advanced and sophisticiated rail newwork will play a significant role in helping Australia navigate the climate crisis.