AUrail: Australia's High-Speed Rail Network Vision
Explore the AUrail plan for an integrated high-speed rail network connecting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide to regional hubs and airports.
AUrail
Australia's Integrated High-Speed Rail Network
Connecting cities, regions, and airports into one seamless system
April 2026
AUrail
THE PROBLEM
Australia's Transport Is Broken
Australia relies heavily on cars and flights
Long travel times between major cities
Regional areas are less connected
Multiple transport systems are not integrated
AUrail
Our Solution
AUrail: A National High-Speed Rail Network
Connects major cities along the eastern seaboard
Links regional communities to the national network
Integrates directly with airports across Australia
Simplifies travel with one seamless system
AUrail
CORE NETWORK
The High-Speed Spine
Major city connections along the eastern corridor
Fast, direct connections between major population centres
Dramatically reduced travel times city to city
Brisbane → Gold Coast → Coffs Harbour → Port Macquarie → Newcastle → Gosford → Sydney → Canberra → Albury → Melbourne → Geelong → Ballarat → Adelaide
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Coffs Harbour
Port Macquarie
Newcastle
Gosford
Sydney
Canberra
Albury
Melbourne
Geelong
Ballarat
Adelaide
AUrail
CITY HUBS
Major City Transport Hubs
Centralised hubs for easy transfers across all modes
Brisbane
Roma Street
Sydney
Central + Parramatta + Western Sydney
Canberra
Civic
Melbourne
Flinders Street precinct
Adelaide
City Station
AUrail
AIRPORT INTEGRATION
Rail Meets Air
Direct train-to-terminal connections
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Canberra Airport (CBR)
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Reducing the need for short-haul domestic flights
AUrail
REGIONAL CONNECTIONS
Reaching Beyond the Cities
Bringing regional Australia into the national network
QUEENSLAND
Rockhampton
Mackay
Townsville
Cairns
NEW SOUTH WALES
Expanded regional access throughout NSW
Economic growth, jobs, and connectivity for regional communities
AUrail
LONG-TERM VISION
Building Australia's Future Network
A fully connected nation from coast to coast
Expansion West to Perth
Completing the transcontinental rail connection
Fully Connected National Network
Every major city and region linked
Future-Proof Infrastructure
Built for decades of growth and innovation
AUrail
AUrail
WHY IT MATTERS
A Better Australia for Everyone
Saves time for millions of Australians every year
Reduces reliance on short-haul air travel
Creates a more connected and efficient country
AUrail
AUrail is the future of Australian transport
Smarter · Faster · Connected
Australia's Integrated High-Speed Rail Network
April 2026
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