REGIONAL rail users from the Shepparton, Albury and Seymour lines could be one stop away from Melbourne Airport if a proposed regional super hubs project in Broadmeadows goes ahead.
The Andrews Labor Government has released a statement saying that if they are re-elected in November they would tip in $300M for a full business case toward the new underground rail network, set to circle Melbourne connecting every major regional train line from the Geelong line to the Gippsland line through Melbourne Airport. The project, which is expected to begin by the end of 2022 and be completed by 2051, will create up to 12 new underground train stations, linking into every existing major suburban and regional line. Modelling projects strong patronage in both directions throughout the day, with 400,000 trips a day by 2051 set to make it Victoria’s busiest rail line – alongside creating 20,000 jobs.
Exact station locations, route alignment, rolling stock, and staging will be confirmed through the full business case and technical work, including extensive consultation and environmental assessments.
Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp said, “We’re already fixing up the Shepparton line, and now we are delivering the biggest investment in public transport in Australia’s history, giving regional passengers easy and direct access across Melbourne.”
