Fast trains connecting Sydney to Newcastle and Melbourne to Brisbane could be more than a pipe dream under a plan announced by the federal government.
A proposal to establish a high-speed rail authority tasked with starting the major, long-term infrastructure project was presented to parliament on Thursday.
A high-speed national network would allow passengers to travel between major cities and significant regional cities at more than 250 kilometres an hour.
An employee of German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) stands next to an ICE high-speed train at the main railway station in Munich, southern Germany, on Aug. 23, 2021. (Christof Stache/AFP via Getty Images)
A board made up of rail and infrastructure sector experts will oversee the new authority, which will provide independent advice to governments on planning and delivery….