There have been several attempts to bring back the passenger line since it was scrapped in 1978. None has been successful, but with the proposed WA government buyback of the state's freight rail network, a new opportunity has presented itself. newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeWA government leaves door ajar for return of passenger rail from Perth to AlbanyShareShare articleWA government leaves door ajar for return of passenger rail from Perth to AlbanyBy Andrew.