Suburban Rail Loop exposes Victoria's scattered infrastructure planning
Victoria's $30 to $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop was announced without a city plan showing how it fit with other transport projects. It is now a flashpoint in the November 2026 election.
Why it mattersBig infrastructure projects need long-term planning to avoid wasting billions on the wrong priorities. Victoria shows what happens when governments build first and plan later.
AustraliaVictorian voters will face competing promises about the rail loop's future in this year's state election, affecting whether and how Melbourne's transport expands over the next decade.
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