Bullet points of Interstate travellers take to the train as air fares between Melbourne and Sydney soar
👉 Ridership on the Sydney-Melbourne rail corridor has exploded in recent months
👉 Services on the train have sold out despite the addition of extra carriages
👉 Air fares on the same route have increased dramatically, with the average one-way fare costing $467
👉 The lack of competition in the aviation market has led to higher prices
👉 The ACCC has warned of a duopoly control of 98% in the aviation market
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