The High Speed Rail Authority has awarded tenders for the development and planning of the high-speed train network from Newcastle to Sydney.
Tenders awarded for high-speed rail network business case
Monday, March 16, 2026
The High Speed Rail Authority has awarded tenders for the development and planning of the high-speed train network from Newcastle to Sydney.
An option to confirm viability of this service would be to install increased passing loops on the existing line and build tilt trains to operate booked express services . This way you could ascertain if patronage would be viable as well as increasing mainline capacity.
Any design should have those outcomes as capacity going forward is critical to service viability and assurance.