QLD:High-speed rail should be embraced: Bligh

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2011
QLD:High-speed rail should be embraced: Bligh

Queensland Premier ANNA BLIGH says a very fast train connecting Brisbane, Sydney and
Melbourne would be welcome, as long as other projects aren't forgotten.

Federal Transport Minister ANTHONY ALBANESE will today release the first stage of a
20 million dollar study into building an east coast high-speed train network.

It's believed the project could cost as much as 100 billion dollars, with a three-hour
trip from Brisbane to Sydney costing as little as 75 dollars.

Ms BLIGH has told ABC Radio it'll be an asset to the nation, but the federal government
shouldn't forget other projects.

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KEYWORD: RAIL BLIGH (BRISBANE)

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