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Politics / Melbourne, VIC

Station in Melbourne Airport rail plan to be built by 2031

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A new train station that will eventually link Melbourne's west to the city's airport will be built by 2031, according to the Prime Minister and the Victorian government.

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Headline as published: Key station in Melbourne Airport rail plan to be built by 2031

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