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Victorian government scrambles to fix blunder that would create first ‘pedestrian tollway’

The more-than-$13 billion project, which included the construction of 9km twin tunnels under Melbourne’s CBD.

What this is, is a sneaky little toll road under the ground at a station that your taxes have already paid for.

Tensions peaked in 2022 when tax hikes before Crown’s $8.9 billion sale cost Packer $50 million without compensation.

The Parkville Railway Station on Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel railway line will open its concourse a week earlier than trains.

They tried to scare and shame people into not attending the West Gate Tunnel walk last week.

Controversy over Jamie Smith’s tight dismissal added tension.

He had one job to do that is to open the batting and be on the field.

Public transport fares face a major shake-up as the state government seizes control of the multi-billion dollar fare collection system.

These grand old stations have been reborn as destinations, blending the romance of rail’s golden age with modern comfort and style.