Mildura passenger rail return a step closer, says Nationals

NATIONALS leader Peter Walsh expects the Mildura rail line will be ready for full-length passenger services only after the 2022 state election.His comments came as Opposition Leader Matthew Guy yesterday announced the Coalition would spend $32 million extending passenger train services beyond the current Maryborough terminus to Donald if it wins November’s state election.Mr Walsh […]

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