Sydney and Brisbane metro rail
Investing in our rail systems
The Government recognises that a coordinated strategic approach is needed to promote sustainable, well‑planned and productive cities. Contributions to the Sydney West Metro and Brisbane Inner City Rail build upon the Government's commitment to invest $2 billion in Australia's rail networks through the Nation Building Program.
Sydney West Metro — preconstruction work
The Government is investing $91 million in the Sydney West Metro — a 25‑kilometre metropolitan rail line from Central Station to Westmead Hospital, just west of the Parramatta central business district, to improve links between existing and emerging population centres across Sydney.
The Government is providing direct financial support for pre‑construction, planning, design and engineering works. This will ensure the project is ready for public tender in 2010.
Brisbane Inner City Rail feasibility study
Two new rail tunnel corridors — north to south and west to north — through inner city Brisbane have been identified to meet growing demand for rail services in Brisbane. The Government is committing $20 million towards a detailed feasibility and planning study to help determine the optimal rail route and develop a business case to support the project.
The study is expected to be completed in 2010.