The Australian Government has made significant financial contributions to establish railways in Australia. For more information on projects, follow the links below.
- Under AusLink, funding is being provided for rail and intermodal projects on the AusLink Network. Follow this link for a list of projects and their allocated funding.
Past Programs
A second transcontinental railway line has been built across Australia's outback from north to south, assisted in part by a $191.4 million Australian Government financial contribution.




