‘We want to get on with it’: Albanese makes $7bn promise for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport train
by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6VHBV)
Federal Labor promises $2bn for Sunshine station, but premier couldn't give date for when rail line will be finished
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The federal government will pour $7bn into Melbourne's airport train in an effort to kickstart work on the long-awaited rail line and stave off the Coalition in traditional Labor seats.
Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced a $2bn commitment for works at Sunshine station - which is planned to link Melbourne airport, the CBD and regional Victoria - in addition to the $5bn previously pledged to help build the line.
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