Fast Rail to Geelong

Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city and the second fastest growing city in Australia.

Detailed planning work and technical investigations will determine a preferred option for fast rail between Melbourne and Geelong as part of the Western Rail Plan.

The preferred option will maximise benefits of a future Melbourne Airport Link by integrating it with the existing network and unlocking capacity in Melbourne’s booming west and north.

Investigations will focus on these key areas:

• More frequent and more reliable regional services, including priority investigation of fast rail to Geelong.
• Dedicated rolling stock capable of speeds in excess of anything currently operating in Victoria.
• Electrification of services in the fastest growing parts of Victoria, including Wyndham Vale and Melton.
• Developing plans for a rail link to Melbourne Airport, servicing all Victorians via connections to the metropolitan and regional rail network.
• A new transport superhub at Sunshine to facilitate better integration of rail services.