Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter has announced applications are open for the first round of Fixing Country Rail funding, which is targeted at improving freight movements across NSW, and is encouraging Upper Hunter electorate local stakeholders to apply.
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“The $150 million provided for this first round is part of the $400 million Fixing Country Rail initiative, which will deliver a highly functional transport network across the state for moving freight in and out of our regional areas, and will ease pressure on our local roads,” Mr Johnsen said.
Mr Johnsen said he encourages everyone across the local freight industry to nominate Fixing Country Rail projects – including local producers, councils, transporters, intermodal terminal operators and infrastructure managers.
“While Fixing Country Rail funding is to be allocated to rail asset owners and managers, input from our local communities who produce and move freight will be critical for ensuring we get the best ‘bang for buck’ with any upgrades,” Mr Johnsen said.
“It will fund infrastructure enhancements on the Country Regional Network, ARTC leased network and other rail assets.
“It will also deliver upgrades such as rail sidings, passing loops, reinstating non-operational rail lines and track upgrades to enable increased axel weights.”
Transport for NSW recently funded a number of projects under the Fixing Country Rail pilot program that are making a big difference to freight operations in regional areas of NSW.
