Time to 'bite the bullet' and build high-speed rail: Albanese

Australia should “bite the bullet” and build a high-speed rail line between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, senior Labor figure Anthony Albanese said, in a sign the opposition is preparing to put the perennial election issue back on the agenda.

He said the Morrison government was already investigating building high-speed rail along the east coast. The federal agency said in its most recent infrastructure priority report that corridor preservation between Melbourne and Brisbane remained a high priority.

Lease carriage rights to airlines such as Qantas and Virgin to get them on board and secure government revenue.

Go for it Albo, better late than never. BUT set up the legislation that will prevent the Lib/Nat goons from tinkering around and stuffing ( I am being polite on a public platform) it up, like they have with the NBN. Beholden to too many vested interests.

Back up your words

Get Melbourne to Shepparton built STAT.

First one should be called 'Utopia' ..

A decent Metro system in Melbourne would be more appreciated thank you.

Wonderful idea that is 50 years too late - capital cost outweighs use - and besides we will have a system that demands many stops so high speed rarely achieved! AlboMP ScottMorrisonMP

Must be an election looming...

that's it more federal money being spent on the east. forget about Adelaide and Perth and Hobart we'll just use hot air balloon gratis the parliament.

This line should have been built 10-20 years ago as a move Australia forward infrastructure project... we have been hoodwinked by airlines and self interest groups not to do this. If we are to expand Australia we need lots of this, not just this route.

If India can build the bullet train, why is Australia lagging behind billshortenmp ? Think it over. Melbourne-Sydney will be a huge success.

Let's hope the Monday after the election, Labor will start to build the high speed rail between Brisbane and Melbourne!😀👏🏻👌

Only 40 years behind the rest of the world!!

Albanese like the currant Mob controlling ARTC. can not run a rail line or maintain the infrastructure. how in hell could they build a ho gauge set.

Never happen. This bullshit continues. You can fly So cheaply why would you spend 500 billion to build a fast train.

Let pric money build d bullet train We have 2 airports n 100s of interstate flights if we get d bullet trains they'd suffer a loss

But fuck the rest of the country, like usual, East Coast is all that matter.

Its embarrassing when Kenya has a bullet train before Australia

Yes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇

High speed trains.... Must be election time...maybe focus of getting the exisiting system working *cough* vline *cough* before going fancy...

Here we go again

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Bill Shorten sends PM a letter asking for ‘smooth transition’ of government | Sky News AustraliaLabor leader Bill Shorten has asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a letter if the Opposition frontbench could meet with senior public servants in the coming weeks for a ‘smooth transition of power’, if Labor wins the upcoming election. \n\nSky News host Nicholas Reece says the letter could have been better worded, and that Labor needs to be careful of being presumptuous, as ‘Australians do not like hubris at all’.\n\nOutsiders co-host Rita Panahi says Labor is 'cocky' due to being in front in the polls for some time. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia\n\n\n\n\n\n That letter is going to come back to bite billshortenmp not a good move on his part Talk about counting your chickens before they hatch. Sooo presumptive. This arrogance is beyond !!!!
Source: SkyNewsAust - 🏆 7. / 78 Read more »

Outrage after swastikas found in New York playground for second time in three daysA special police hate crime unit is investigating after the New York playground was targeted for a second trim Uh-huh...people have switched off. This could be it though. That example of 'hate-crime' the media are so desperately searching for, during Trumps presidency. Seriously doubt it though. At least they could have spelled it correctly. Heil. Millenials and Xenials have had it too easy, we need special camps to show them the atrocities of war and a reality check
Source: SBSNews - 🏆 3. / 89 Read more »

The $39 Kmart find that’s cleaning up living rooms in no time
Source: newscomauHQ - 🏆 9. / 77 Read more »

Pell could begin time behind bars after court hearing todayGeorge Pell's bail is expected to be revoked today when he returns to court for a pre-sentence hearing, following his conviction for child sex offences. Good!!! He has covered up this evil behaviour of his own and himself.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Cardinal George Pell could face jail time after court hearingA Vatican spokesman says news of Cardinal George Pell's conviction was 'painful' but he has the right to defend himself until the last level of justice.
Source: SBSNews - 🏆 3. / 89 Read more »

It's a good time to be a male public servant in CanberraAverage annual wages in Canberra are more than $100,000 – but only for men or for those in the public sector The femherald's continuous femscreech. Get the feeling theyre trying to drive a wedge? Especially a LNP member Are women discriminateda against or do they rule themselves out by leaving to be full-time mothers which they will often admit is much more satisfying than being a bureaucrat?
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »

RBA boss says it's time for most Australians to get a pay riseIt's time for most Australians to get a pay rise, RBA boss declares RBA is out of touch with reality. Then again when you are pulling $1m pa and dining out in the ritz the economy always looks great. Generally speaking, economists no next to nothing about running a business. Cut their taxes. It's faster and easier. Guess that includes bank people too? theregoesanysavings
Source: theage - 🏆 8. / 77 Read more »

Street artist Rone turns back time in derelict Sherbrooke mansionLeft vacant for more than 20 years, a 1930s mansion sits in a state of ruin. Artist Rone has spent 12 months working to bring Burnham Beeches back to life. Absolutely beautiful. Shame it can’t stay the way Rone & Carly Spooner have redecorated it.
Source: theage - 🏆 8. / 77 Read more »

RBA boss says it's time for most Australians to get a pay riseRBA boss says it's time for most Australians to get a payrise | swrighteconomy swrighteconomy Hahahahaahaha....yeh right. That doesn’t happen in the real world...come and join it some day. swrighteconomy Words of a desperate man. swrighteconomy I’d prefer a more reasonable job market first, that doesn’t require a certificate for every single job and years of experience. It’s almost impossible to find even an entry level sales job without doing some nonsense course. For DECADES Teenagers used to work these jobs. A farce.
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »

‘It’s time to know what went on behind the gates’It’s been 10 years since the death of Michael Jackson - dubbed the King Of Pop long before his reputation deteriorated - was mourned the world over. I agree, however you will now be bombarded by a wave of MJ fans so good luck. It’s too late now. The damage has been done; justice hasn’t been served. He has children. Leave them alone.
Source: newscomauHQ - 🏆 9. / 77 Read more »