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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

‘We want to get on with it’: Albanese makes $7bn promise for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport train

Anthony Albanese addresses the Future Victoria event
Anthony Albanese addresses the Future Victoria event. The PM has announced federal financial commitment to a number of infrastructure projects in the state, including the Melbourne airport train line. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

The federal government will pour $7bn into Melbourne’s airport train in an effort to kickstart work on the long-awaited rail line and stave off the Coalition in traditional Labor seats.

Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced a $2bn commitment for works at Sunshine station – which is planned to link Melbourne airport, the CBD and regional Victoria – in addition to the $5bn previously pledged to help build the line.

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