John Hill is chair of the SA Transport Action Group, and said that as the population grows in the hills, more transport options are needed to improve safety and accessibility.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) said it was forced to close the East West rail line because of “track washaways of up to 100 metres in some locations”.
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has joined a growing list of international writers and commentators who have decided to boycott the event.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation, with ARTC working alongside the train operator and the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator.
