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Why were many rail lines in regional New South Wales closed during the 1970s and 1980s?
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During the 1970s and 1980s, many rail lines in regional New South Wales were closed and services were significantly reduced primarily because they were deemed unprofitable. In an effort to maintain connectivity, these rail services were replaced by buses on those specific passenger routes.1