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Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown

Dutton hopes rail pledge will get Libs back on track

Peter Dutton says the coalition will prioritise the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A contentious, multibillion-dollar rail project is on the chopping block but it's the choice of location for the announcement that has raised eyebrows.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced an extra $1.5 billion for Melbourne's airport rail loop on top of $5 billion already committed federally.

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