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High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

  • Written by Philip Laird, Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong
High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?An artist's impression of a high-speed train operating between Sydney and Newcastle.High Speed Rail Authority

The federal government will spend A$230 million towards a high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney, promising the project will be “shovel ready” for a final decision on construction in 2028.

The government also released...

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