So why are they always fighting closure? What is certain is that they are, AFAIK, never profitable (unlike many high-speed lines). Not every train line has to be profitable - but then, if there’s no problem with demand, why would they not just raise prices to ward off closure? Something’s off!
They are somewhat niche, but on the lines where they run they don’t seem to have problems with demand.
So why are they always fighting closure? What is certain is that they are, AFAIK, never profitable (unlike many high-speed lines). Not every train line has to be profitable - but then, if there’s no problem with demand, why would they not just raise prices to ward off closure? Something’s off!