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Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget Tom McIlroy and Benita Kolovos
Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised before state’s November electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal budget will include another $3.8bn for the Suburban Rail Loop, Melbourne’s controversial and costly 90km public transport project.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will announce the additional funding alongside the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, on Friday before
7 May 2026 at 12:30

Almost $4bn more for Victoria’s contentious Suburban Rail Loop to be included in federal budget

7 May 2026 at 12:30

Additional funding for the costly 90km public transport project promised before state’s November election

The federal budget will include another $3.8bn for the Suburban Rail Loop, Melbourne’s controversial and costly 90km public transport project.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will announce the additional funding alongside the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, on Friday before the 12 May budget and as early campaigning for the state election heats up.