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Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Financial Viability Questioned

Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Financial Viability Questioned

Update: 2025-12-09
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The Melbourne Metro Tunnel, hailed as a fantastic investment with a projected benefit-cost ratio of 3.3, now faces financial uncertainty due to overly optimistic ridership projections. With train use significantly lower than expected, even after the pandemic, the tunnels value is greatly diminished, leading to a much smaller surplus and a benefit-cost ratio of just 1.06.

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Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Financial Viability Questioned

Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Financial Viability Questioned