• Funding program Investment Road and Rail Program
  • Status Under construction
  • Transport mode Rail
  • Expected start/finish Early 2023 - TBC
  • Estimated project cost $281,070,000
  • Australian Government contribution $224,856,000
  • Local Council/Shire Colac Otway Shire,Corangamite Shire Council,City of Greater Geelong,Shire of Moyne,Surf Coast Shire,Warrnambool City Council
  • State VIC

Project description

This project will deliver further upgrades to the Warrnambool Rail Line that will complement the works undertaken during Stage 1 of the project. Upgrades will include track works to improve the ride quality, reliability and resilience of the line for passenger and freight rail services. 
These works will also assist with the introduction of modern VLocity-class trains onto the Warrnambool Rail Line and maximise the benefits of the new trains for passengers. 

Benefits

Improved passenger rail services Improved connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with markets Improved freight rail services

Funding

The Australian Government has committed $224.9 million towards the project.

Timetable

Construction commenced in early 2023 and is expected to be completed by late 2024.

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