Some “extraordinary” figures have been released in The Age today, and it’s caught Tom Elliott’s attention this morning.

The statistics relate to patronage being down on public transport since 2019, and it’s made the 3AW Mornings host question whether the Suburban Rail Loop should be built.

“The figures don’t lie,” Elliott said.

Press PLAY to hear the ‘extraordinary’ statistics + Tom Elliott’s reaction

“Are we absolutely certain we need to spend more than $40 billion building the Suburban Rail Loop?”

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