Melbourne airport rail link construction draws global interest

More than 100 companies have put their hands up to build Melbourne’s airport rail link, with interest coming from across the globe for the long-awaited project due to start in 2022.

More than 100 companies have put their hands up to build Melbourne’s airport rail link, with interest coming from across the globe.

The Andrews Government today announced the results of the Registration of Interest process for the rail corridor as work ramps up to begin construction of the project by 2022.

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Dozens of companies want to build Melbourne’s airport rail line. Picture: Tony Gough

Authorities will now assess which organisations have the capability to build the rail link and begin exploring opportunities for private sector investment.

The full business case is underway and sites along the corridor are being surveyed.

“We are not wasting a minute in getting this project planned, designed and delivered,” Premier Daniel Andrews said.

“The Melbourne Airport Rail Link is the next step in our transformation of Victoria’s public transport network and a key part of the Suburban Rail Loop.”

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