High speed rail network on track

High speed rail network on track

Update: 2025-11-07
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It’s been one of Australia’s most elusive ambitions - a high-speed rail network connecting the East coast of Australia, it's now starting to gain momentum. 

Infrastructure Australia has released a blueprint for how the first stage of the track, between Sydney and Newcastle might look. 

Eventually there could be high-speed trains linking Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane - will it happen? 

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High speed rail network on track

High speed rail network on track

Australian Broadcasting Corporation