Canberra-Sydney high-speed rail link backed in advisory group's report

By John Thistleton
Updated August 27 2013 - 10:08am, first published August 26 2013 - 3:00am
Very fast train
Very fast train
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will release the High Speed Rail Advisory Group's report into high-speed rail today. Photo: Robert Prezioso
Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will release the High Speed Rail Advisory Group's report into high-speed rail today. Photo: Robert Prezioso

An Australian government report recommends a Sydney-to-Canberra high speed rail link be up and running in 17 years, with a $23 billion price tag and a fare of $42 to $69 to compete with the airlines.

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