Still hope for regional rail deal: Chester

Jessica Black
Updated June 26 2017 - 6:09pm, first published May 16 2017 - 7:00pm
Up in the air: Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie with Infrastructure Minister Darren Chester and City of Ballarat mayor Samantha McIntosh. Picture: Lachlan Bence.
Up in the air: Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie with Infrastructure Minister Darren Chester and City of Ballarat mayor Samantha McIntosh. Picture: Lachlan Bence.

The federal government has promised a “pathway” to more cash for regional rail – if the state government comes to the table. Last week’s federal budget saw just $500 million allocated to regional rail in Victoria, plus another $460 million for “future projects” to be negotiated with the state.

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Jessica Black

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