The Australian Government has accepted the findings of Dr Schott AO report, in full or in principle - The Delivery of Inland Rail: An Independent Review. Copies of the report and the Government's response are available. Information on this website is currently under review.
Currently 74 per cent of freight between Melbourne and Brisbane is carried by road and Australia’s freight volumes are expected to double within 20 years – rail will play a crucial role in meeting the freight challenge.
