AUSTRALIA\u2019s federal government has given the go-ahead to a $A 78.8m ($US 51.3m) feasibility study into the construction of a high-speed line between Sydney and Newcastle in New South Wales (NSW).<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s High Speed Rail Authority (HRSA), which was formed last June, has been tasked with the study, that will report on a proposed route, including stations, suggested rolling stock, as well as the likely capital cost of the project.<\/p>\n
The distance between the two cities by road is around 170km. A high-speed rail line could reduce rail journey times to just 45 minutes, compared to 2h 30min at present.<\/p>\n
However, a previous plan for a similar project was abandoned by NSW government in 2019 after around $A 100m had been spent on feasibility studies.<\/p>\n
The federal government says the money allocated to the new study is part of its broader commitment to spend $A 500m on the early stages of the development of a national high-speed network.<\/p>\n
\u201cHigh-speed rail is a transformative project that will change travel between cities and provide a catalyst for economic development in regional areas,\u201d says federal infrastructure minister, Ms Catherine King.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is more than just a transport project. It will create jobs, improve productivity and support Australia\u2019s progress on environmental outcomes,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
Last month, Mr Timothy Parker was appointed as the inaugural chief executive of HSRA. He has over 30 years\u2019 experience of developing, procuring and delivering major infrastructure projects, including as the head of Sydney Metro since 2018.<\/p>\n
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