The government is moving forward with detailed planning for a high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to reduce travel time to just one hour.
This major investment could transform the region’s growth, economy, and housing markets.
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Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Professor Chris Pettit – UNSW’s City Futures Research Centre
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 24 February 2026