| Funding Program: | National Rail Program |
| Status: | Not started |
| Transport Mode: | Rail |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $4,000,000,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $2,000,000,000 |
| State: | VIC |
Project DescriptionThe project will upgrade the Geelong to Melbourne rail line and signalling, enabling faster rail to Geelong. This will allow services averaging up to 160 kilometres per hour, potentially reducing travel times from one hour to just over half an hour.
Regional commuters will have the opportunity to access fast services on dedicated lines paving the way for faster rail from Geelong. BenefitsUpgrade the track (including alignment and electrification), signalling and train control systems to enable faster trains to run more efficiently and improve passenger services. Enabling more commuters to travel along the rail corridor will also take pressure off the road corridor. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $2 billion towards the construction of a faster rail line to Geelong. This funding is to be matched by the Victorian Government. TimetableTBC |
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Project details last updated: 31/10/2019
