Labor Pledges $1 Billion for Rail Corridor in Western Sydney

The Coalition has already hinted at matching the Labor’s billion dollar commitment.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduces Labor leader and Premier elect Chris Minns at the NSW Labor reception in Sydney, Australia, on March 25, 2023. AAP Image/Dean Lewins

As election season heats up, Labor has announced a $1 billion commitment to secure a vital rail corridor between Sydney’s southwest and Western Sydney Airport, ensuring future transport links in the growing region.

The funding will go towards land acquisition and planning but not cover construction. The proposed corridors will connect Leppington, Bradfield, and the Macarthur region with the airport, addressing a critical gap in Sydney’s rail network.