The boss of Avalon Airport says a rail link into Melbourne could be taking passengers within two years after Tim Pallas warned Melbourne Airport risked losing state government investment to Avalon if it didn’t end its rail stoush.
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How trying to build a train to Melbourne Airport turned into a 60-year odyssey with no end in sight
But despite 60 years of failure to make it a reality, the Grattan Institute’s Ms Terrill said the dream of a train to Melbourne Airport is likely here to stay.
PM sinks boot into Melbourne Airport rail stalemate
The Prime Minister has called on Melbourne Airport owners to get on with a major infrastructure project to make it easier for passengers.
Treasurer talks tough as airport rail stoush deepens
Victoria is threatening to shift some of its business away from Melbourne Airport to Avalon Airport after hitting the brakes on a rail line to […]
Catherine King reiterates $5bn pledge for Melbourne airport rail link
Federal Labor Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has backed the Melbourne Airport rail link as an “important project” and renewed the government’s $5bn commitment to help fund its […]
Melbourne’s long-awaited Airport Rail hits more turbulence
The long-awaited $10 bn Melbourne Airport Rail Link has hit more turbulence with Treasurer Tim Pallas expecting a delay of “at least four years” amid a bitter […]
New mediator Neil Scales tasked with ending Melbourne Airport rail link wars
A long-running dispute over where Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link will be located may soon come to an end, with a new mediator finally appointed to recommence high-level talks.