The Victorian Government has shortlisted two consortiums to deliver the second major package of work for the state’s Regional Rail Link project.
The shortlisted consortiums are Integrate Rail (John Holland, Abigroup, Coleman Rail, AECOM & GHD) and Leighton Contractors, Downer EDI, SMEC & Mott MacDonald.
The Southern Cross Station to Footscray package of works includes realigning and upgrading the existing track and building two rail lines.
Transport minister Terry Mulder said the the extensive package of work to be delivered by the successful consortium would transform the movement of regional trains through Melbourne’s inner west.
“Once fully completed, the Regional Rail Link will become metropolitan Melbourne’s first major new rail line in 80 years, providing capacity for up to 9,000 additional passengers during peak hour,” Mulder said.
“It will also improve the reliability of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo V/Line services as well as free up capacity for more trains on the Werribee, Craigieburn and Sunbury (Sydenham) lines.”
The final contract is expected to be awarded next year.
 
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