Questions emerge as freight link's benefits take shape

Mike Foley
May 19 2017 - 4:30am
Advocates are excited by the potential of the inland rail project, but questions hang over cost and key infrastructure links. Pic by Max Mason-Hubers.
Advocates are excited by the potential of the inland rail project, but questions hang over cost and key infrastructure links. Pic by Max Mason-Hubers.

FINALLY, after decades of lobbying from farmers, freighters, and rail transport fans the once mythical beast is captured. Government will invest $8.4 billion to build the inland rail by 2024. 

Mike Foley

Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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