Vic contracts inked for $31bn freight rail line
Work on a 1700km national freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane is set to ramp up, with construction contracts inked for Victoria’s portion of the mega project.
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Major Suburban Rail Loop works could be halted due to cost fears
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