Victorian treasurer threatens to consider train station for Avalon amid dispute with Melbourne Airport

Tim Pallas' comments come after government delayed Melbourne Airport rail project by four years

The battle over a rail line to Melbourne's airport has escalated, with Victoria's treasurer threatening to consider building a train station at Avalon Airport if the four-year stoush continues.

Tim Pallas told reporters on Wednesday he was no longer playing games" with the operators of Melbourne Airport, after delaying the long-awaited project by at least four years in the state budget.