2015-11-25
The case for a train line to Melbourne Airport continues to grow as passenger movements reached record levels in October 2015.
Greens transport spokesperson Samantha Dunn says the Government should start planning the construction of a train line to the airport.
“Cities around the world have rail connections to their airports, but Melbourne is being left behind,” Samantha Dunn said.
“Over the past twelve months international passenger movements through Melbourne Airport have grown by more than 10%. Continued growth makes the case for an airport rail line stronger by the month.
“Currently travellers make the journey to the airport by car, taxi or bus on congested roads. Travel times blow out during busy periods but all the government is offering is more roads and more traffic.
“Construction doesn’t need to start tomorrow, but we need to start planning how we can make an airport train line a reality,” she said.