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A direct link to Melbourne Airport providing more frequent and reliable train services for Melbournes west is one step closerTwo consortiums have been shortlisted to deliver the final package of works for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 which will untangle one of Victorias busiest rail corridors to make way for a dedicated line to the airport and boost capacity across the networkThe two shortlisted consortiums to progress through a competitive tender process ahead of the contract being awarded next year areCPB Contractors Pty Ltd SMEC AustraliaFCC Construction Martinus Rail Arcadis BGEThe final package of works will widen the rail corridor adding more tracks building two new regional platforms at Sunshine Station and extending the station concourseThe package will also deliver a new walking and cycling connection across the rail line an upgraded bus interchange as well as open space and new forecourts as part of the Victorian Governments 143 million upgrade to the Sunshine Station precinctMelbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 between West Footscray and Albion will increase capacity through the corridor and pave the way for further upgrades including the electrification of the Melton Line The works will allow more than 1000 trains a day through Sunshine enabling more trains more often for passengers on the Geelong Ballarat and Bendigo linesEarly works on the project are already underway to relocate underground utilities between Albion and Sunshine and prepare the corridor for new rail infrastructureCrews are currently working from the Albion Station car park laying large sections of pipeline ahead of tunnel boring next monthMelbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 will be complete in 2030This project will deliver faster and more reliable journeys direct connections to the Metro Tunnel better walking and cycling connections to surrounding suburbs and two new stations at Tottenham and Albion which is Victorian Government funded as well as creating jobs for Victorias booming westQuote attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure Transport Regional Development and Local Government Catherine KingMelbourne Airport Rail will deliver faster more reliable rail journeys from Melbourne Airport to the rest of VictoriaQuote attributable to Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle WilliamsThis project will deliver smoother journeys and create the capacity needed for more than 1000 trains a day through SunshineQuote attributable to Victorian Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts Harriet ShingWere investing in the growing Sunshine Precinct better services more jobs stronger business investment and the transport connections that help families live work and play locallyQuote attributable to Federal Member for Fraser Daniel MulinoThis is a critical project that will deliver better public transport and create jobs across Melbournes westQuote attributable to State Member for Laverton Sarah ConnollyThis project will deliver more reliable public transport and make it easier for local families to get where they need to goQuote attributable to State Member for Niddrie Ben CarrollWe are getting on with the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project that will deliver a new station in Keilor EastQuote attributable to State Member for Footscray Katie HallUpgrading Sunshine Station will make it easier for people to connect to services and move across the networkQuote attributable to State Member for St Albans Natalie SuleymanThis project will deliver better connections and less time travelling for families in our growing community
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