Australia’s First High-Speed Rail Line Moves Forward with Key Contracts ??

Australia’s High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is making big moves! They've awarded eight consultancy contracts to help develop the business case for the much-anticipated high-speed line between Sydney and Newcastle.

Here's the breakdown of the eight work packages awarded:

1. Project Control Services (costs, schedule, and risk): KPMG
2. Economics, Funding and Financing, Demand Modelling, and Economic Development Strategy: 安永
3. Commercial, Delivery Strategy, and Industry Engagement: 安永
4. Transport, Land Use, and Property: WSP
5. Technical Advisory, Environment and Sustainability, Community, and Stakeholder Engagement: WSP and Arcadis
6. High-Speed Rail Network Operations Planning: 奥雅纳
7. First Nations Participation and Engagement: GHD
8. First Nations Culture and Heritage: GHD

The business case is on track to be presented to the federal government by the end of the year. With $52 million allocated for this development out of a total of $330 million for Australia's high-speed network planning, things are heating up!

The planned Sydney - Newcastle high-speed line will feature speeds over 250km/h and will run on a dedicated route between the two cities. Future expansions to Brisbane and Melbourne are also in the cards.

This is a significant step for Australia's busiest inter-city rail corridor, used by 14.9 million passengers each year. Stay tuned for more updates!

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