New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.
if electedLabor will look to extend rail lines from Western Sydney to Macarthur, and from St Marys to TallawongThe opposition leader says they have prioritised areas with rapidly growing communities
He also said they can't support the Bankstown to Glenfield line given the Sydenham to Bankstown segment has "blown-out by $6 billion and is already a year late". "The first step is a coordinated strategic business case to determine which link needs to start first."Today, Mr Minns questioned the government's ability to deliver.
Shadow minister for transport Jo Haylen added that Western Sydney families are often stuck with toll roads as their only choice for getting around.
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