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Revealed: High-speed rail link to cost taxpayers up to $90b

The Sydney-Newcastle corridor handles over 15 million passengers annually and will reach capacity by the 2040s, prompting the need for faster travel and expanded capacity.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
A high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle would cost up to $90 billion, three times initial estimates for the mega project, with federal taxpayers likely to carry most of the financial burden.

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Sydney-Newcastle fast rail cost triples to $90 billion

Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail may reach $90B, triple previous estimates. Major infrastructure to relieve busy corridor by 2040s.

·Newcastle, Australia
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Revealed: High-speed rail link to cost taxpayers up to $90b

A high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle would cost up to $90 billion, three times initial estimates for the mega project, with federal taxpayers likely to carry most of the financial burden.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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