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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay and Benita Kolovos

Melbourne’s airport rail link hits more turbulence after mediation falters

artist’s impression of train station at Melbourne airport
An artist’s impression of the proposed above-ground Melbourne airport train station in Tullamarine. The airport operator wants to build a costlier underground station Illustration: Rail Projects Victoria/PR IMAGE

The long-promised train to Melbourne airport appears to have hit yet another snag, after the prolonged and bitter standoff between Victoria and the airport that has delayed the line for years intensified, despite government-imposed mediation.

The train project – which would be funded by the federal and state governments – has stalled over the state’s insistence it would only finance a cheaper above-ground train station instead of the costlier underground option demanded by the airport.

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