LineNoiseAug 2, 2023

New train lines to Melton and Wyndham axed from rail plans

Two new rail lines the Andrews government promised to build in Melbourne’s outer west have been axed, watering down an election commitment to deliver frequent Metro train services to some of the nation’s fastest-growing suburbs.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/new-train-lines-to-melton-and-wyndham-axed-from-rail-plans-20230728-p5drzl.html

New train lines to Melton and Wyndham axed from rail plans

An election promise to build two new rail lines in Melbourne’s outer west has been axed, with the Victorian government instead considering whether to electrify existing lines.

The Age
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But I suppose the rail loop that serves all 10 people who currently catch the 903 bus is still on the agenda with a price tag of $100 billion. Good stuff Andrews.
Aug 2, 2023 at 2:15amWeb
Show threadzikAug 2, 2023
I think that one’s quietly being shelved as well. With the budget shortfall there’s no way it could get funded.
Show threadguidedlightAug 3, 2023
Didn’t they sign the construction contracts in November? That it’s not like the budget issue sneaked up on them.
Show threadzikAug 3, 2023
I just checked and it doesn’t look like any contracts have been awarded yet. My tip is than none will be.
Show threadguidedlightAug 4, 2023
Wow. That’s interesting.