Media
Media releases from the Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
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All aboard as high speed rail accelerates with first investigation works
26 Aug 2024 - Minister King
Nearly thirty boreholes being drilled in New South Wales will support critical geotechnical investigations required to determine the locations for the Albanese Government’s high speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle.
Calling industry to help shape high-speed rail
5 Jul 2024 - Minister King
The High Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has taken another step forward in planning for a high speed rail network, with Registrations of Interest (ROIs) now open for industry engagement.
World-leading experts on board for high speed rail
13 Jun 2024 - Minister King
The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is on track to deliver the first key milestone for Australia’s first high speed rail line, with tenders awarded for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case.
High Speed Rail Authority seeking world leading experts
18 Mar 2024 - Minister King
The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is seeking world-leading experts to help develop and plan Stage 1 of an east coast high speed rail network between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Funding released for Sydney to Newcastle high speed rail business case
30 Jan 2024 - Minister King
The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is taking an important step towards delivery of high speed rail in Australia, with the Australian Government allocating $78.8 million to deliver the initial Sydney to Newcastle High Speed Rail Business Case.
Inaugural High Speed Rail Authority CEO announced
11 Jan 2024 - Minister King
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Timothy Parker as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), following a merit based selection process.
High Speed Rail Authority Board meets in Newcastle
25 Aug 2023 - Minister King
The Australian Government’s vision for an east coast high speed rail network has taken another important step forward today, with the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) meeting in Newcastle for the first time.
Leveraging the United Kingdom's high speed rail expertise
18 Jul 2023 - Minister King
As the Albanese Government begins the process of delivering high speed rail, I have travelled to Birmingham by train with the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper in Birmingham, where we were joined by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street to be briefed on the UK’s HS2 project.
High Speed Rail Authority is ready to roll
13 Jun 2023 - Minister King
Today marks a historic first day of operation for Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority.
All aboard High Speed Rail Authority
5 Jun 2023 - Minister King
The Australian Government has announced the appointments to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority which will formally commence operations on 13 June 2023.
Get on board the High Speed Rail Authority
24 Feb 2023 - Minister King
The Australian Government continues to deliver on our commitment to establish a High Speed Rail Authority and has begun the search for Board members who will guide the development of the high speed rail network.
Brakes off for high speed rail
24 Nov 2022 - Minister King
The Parliament has today passed the High Speed Rail Authority Bill 2022, an important first step in the Albanese Government's commitment to establish the High Speed Rail Authority that will guide the development of a high speed rail network in Australia.
