Minister a Wet Blanket on High-Speed Rail

Minister a wet blanket on high-speed rail

A NSW minister has cast doubt over plans for high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle, stating the community is “rightly a little bit cynical”.

Government greenlights Sydney to Newcastle high speed rail link

More than one hundred kilometres of tunnels will have to be drilled under greater Sydney, as part of the government's proposed high speed rail link between Newcastle and Western Sydney airport. While planning for the project is underway the high cost and underground design are being scrutinised.

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

The latest announcement follows more than 40 years of previous plans that amounted to nothing. Will this time be any different?

‘Inherent risks’: Final costs redacted from high-speed rail business case

The government releases 300-page business case for 194km rail link between Newcastle and Sydney, outlining plans for trains that could travel at up to 320km/h.

Major update for Syd to Newcastle rail

A touted high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle has moved a step closer after the federal government pledged an extra $230m towards the scheme.

Newcastle to Sydney in one hour - $659.6m funding for high-speed rail

Image: hallojulie/stock.adobe The next major milestone for Australia’s High Speed Rail was announced this week, with the beginning of the development phase for High Speed Rail between Newcastle and Sydney. The $659.6 million, two-year development phase will ensure that Line 1 is construction ready. As recommended by Infrastructure Australia, it is the detailed work required to lock in the design, approvals process, scope and cost to ensure major…