Big plans for the South Coast rail line from NSW Government

The largest single investment in heavy rail infrastructure in generations for the Illawarra and South Coast is on the cards.

Keira MP and Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast Ryan Park, said the plans are for a major upgrade, with a re-elected Minns Labor Government will deliver the largest single investment in heavy rail infrastructure in generations for the Illawarra and South Coast.

$6.8 billion has been committed to the South Coast Rail Plan to electrify the Kiama to Bomaderry service and double the tracks at key bottlenecks.

The government said without significant investment, it will not meet passenger and freight demand, which is expected to grow by 29% and 26% respectively by 2041.