Rail improvements
What was announced | RACV’s verdict | |
Victoria will receive $500 million in the 2017-18 Budget for regional rail improvements to the North-East Line, the Gippsland Line and the Geelong Line, as well as a study into improving the Shepparton Line. Victoria will also receive an additional $20.2 million for Murray Basin Rail, taking the total commitment to this project to $240 million. In addition, the Federal Government will provide $30 million towards the development of a business case for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. |
With $30 million allocated to establish the business case for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link, joining with the commitment from the State Government, the assessment of the best option for this project can now get underway. RACV urges the Federal Government to also make a commitment to the city-shaping Metro Rail Project which should be part of its plan to deliver improved public transport services in Australia’s fastest-growing city. RACV notes that $400 million is still outstanding as part of the Asset Recycling Scheme, and considers that full Federal funding for all the planned initiatives announced by the State Government should be delivered. We want to see the State and Federal Governments cooperating to ensure Victoria receives the full amount of funding required for each of the proposed regional rail line upgrades. |
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