总理阿尔巴内斯(Albanese)在成本问题和资金缺口下, 承诺为墨尔本市郊铁路循环提供更多联邦资金。 Prime Minister Albanese pledges more federal funds for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop amid cost concerns and funding gaps.

在11月30日150亿美元的地铁隧道早日开通之后,总理安东尼·阿尔巴内已承诺为墨尔本的345亿美元郊区铁路通道追加联邦资金。 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged additional federal funding for Melbourne’s $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, following the early opening of the $15 billion Metro Tunnel on November 30. 联邦政府迄今已捐助22亿美元,维多利亚州承诺捐助118亿美元,但资金缺口仍然很大。 The federal government has contributed $2.2 billion so far, with Victoria committed to $11.8 billion, but a significant funding gap remains. Albanese确认的进一步支持将列入5月预算,但具体细节没有披露。 Albanese confirmed further support will be included in the May budget, though specifics were not disclosed. 澳大利亚基础设施公司质疑该项目的订正成本,如果交付不可行,则建议采取撤出战略。 Infrastructure Australia has questioned the project’s revised cost and recommended an exit strategy if delivery becomes unfeasible. 铁路圈原本预计为500亿美元, 至今仍有争议, 反对派领导人发誓将资金转至墨尔本机场铁路连线, The rail loop, originally projected at $50 billion, remains controversial, with opposition leaders vowing to redirect funds to a Melbourne Airport rail link.