Labor promises $6.8b South Coast line upgrade after backflip on more services
The New South Wales government has pledged $6.8 billion to upgrade the South Coast rail line, including electrification between Kiama and Bomaderry. The project aims to improve service efficiency and capacity, with construction expected to conclude in the mid-to-late 2030s.
Why it matters
This infrastructure commitment is a major election-year promise intended to address long-standing commuter dissatisfaction and future population growth in the Illawarra region.
The rail line between Kiama and Bomaderry would be electrified as part of the multi-billion dollar election commitment. ( Supplied: Destination Kiama )
The Minns government has pledged a $6.8 billion upgrade to the South Coast rail line if re-elected.
The project would see the rail line between Kiama and Bomaderry electrified, and passing loops and additional tracks installed.
The project would be delivered in the mid to late 2030s.
Link copied Share Share article The New South Wales government has promised to deliver a $6.8 billion upgrade to the South Coast rail line if re-elected next year, days after scrapping a controversial new timetable that would have added more trains for Illawarra commuters.
The plan includes a commitment to deliver on a promise made by Labor at the 2005 NSW election to electrify the line between Kiama and Bomaderry.
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