Thursday, 6 March 2025

 Ingrid STITT (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (09:57): The Allan Labor government is investing to completely reshape public transport in Melbourne’s west and unlock one of the state’s biggest growth areas. Backed in by the massive announcement made by the Albanese Labor government to kickstart Melbourne Airport rail with a $2 billion investment, we are pushing ahead with the Sunshine station redevelopment as the next stage of this huge project. Sunshine station will be transformed into a transport superhub, including extra platforms and the dedicated spur line that will make Sunshine the hub for regional rail services connecting to Melbourne Airport. The Allan Labor government will also deliver a new and modern station at Albion. This investment in the Sunshine–Albion rail corridor is a major enabling project that will provide residents right across Melbourne’s western suburbs with access to the world-class public transport that they deserve. We are getting on with delivering this transformative project for our state and for all the amazing people who call Melbourne’s west home.