From The Newsroom: Sydney to Melbourne in 4 Hours? The Truth About Australia’s High-Speed Rail Plans

Australia’s been dreaming of a fast train from Sydney to Melbourne for decades - but will it ever leave the station?

Australia’s been dreaming of a fast train from Sydney to Melbourne for decades - but will it ever leave the station? We speak to Professor Christopher Pettit from UNSW to find out how likely high-speed rail really is, and when we might finally get on track.

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Australia&rsquo;s been dreaming of a fast train from Sydney to Melbourne for decades - but will it ever leave the station? We speak to Professor Christopher Pettit from UNSW to find out how likely high-speed rail really is, and when we might finally get on track.
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A Fast Train From Sydney to Melbourne: Will It Actually Happen? 24/10/25

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