This 170 km high-speed line is in feasibility stage in Australia. It comprises 320 km/h design speed. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Melbourne Metro Tunnel · Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport · Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (Broadbeach South – Burleigh Heads) · News
High Speed Rail — Sydney to Newcastle (Phase 1) is a high speed rail project in Australia, currently feasibility study.
This 170 km high-speed line is in feasibility stage in Australia. It comprises 320 km/h design speed. The line uses 25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, ERTMS Level 2 signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is delivering the project. Indicative opening is 2042, with an investment of AUD 660 m.
Construction began in 2027, with completion expected in 2042.
The project has an estimated investment of A$660M.