MAJOR Update To Australia’s $90BN High Speed Rail!

Australia has talked about high speed rail for decades — but in 2026, the project may finally be closer than ever. In this video, we break down the latest updates on Australia’s proposed high speed rail network, with a focus on the first planned stage between Sydney and Newcastle in NSW. From 320 km/h trains and 1-hour travel times, to the $90 BILLION dollar price tag, route plans, Western Sydney Airport connections, and realistic timelines. Could this project transform transport, housing, and the future of New South Wales — or is it just another promise? Join my Patreon or YouTube memberships community and become a paid member for exclusive benefits: https://www.patreon.com/TsetsTransport/membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9LtlIh2f6DTKPoQjxWsm7A/join Membership levels: Loose Change Tier - $AU 2.50/month Off-peak fare - $AU 5.00/month Day Pass fare - $AU 9.00/month The higher the tier, the better the perks! For more information on perks, visit my Patreon members page or the YouTube members page, linked above. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 New Development Phase for HSR 0:54 What's being built? (Stage 1 Newcastle to Sydney) 2:14 Project Cost & How to build it 3:35 When will construction start & when will the line open? 3:56 Western Sydney Airport extension? 5:08 High Speed Rail Parody in TV Show 'Utopia' 5:59 Decades of failed proposals and delays 6:21 My proposals for future high speed rail lines 9:46 Conclusion 10:26 Outro Credits: Song: Kelsak - Jerked Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music Link: https://bit.ly/3YMWwW7 Song: Vibran - Shine Your Light Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music Link: https://bit.ly/3YMWwW7 Song: Kelsak - Brightness Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music Link: https://bit.ly/3YMWwW7 Australian High Speed Rail Authority videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqLIDFglDpQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5KF30aOSgg 'Utopia' TV Show by Working Dog and Australian Broadcasting Corporation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxZvpCSJxXA 9 News Story on shuttle buses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKSga05llP8 https://iview.abc.net.au/show/utopia Transport for NSW Metro Mockup video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-5l74gCe8o Western Sydney Airport video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgQBtgbC1UY Queensland Tilt Train video by Rod Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNV_0v39-k Copyright - TsetsTransport 2026 Majority of photos and videos and all music was not created by me and full credit goes to their respective owners. I do not claim ownership of any of their content. The reuse of content in this video falls under the Copyright Act of 1968 for Fair Use. More info here: https://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/ca1968133/s40.html#:~:text=1968%20%2D%20SECT%2040-,Fair%20dealing%20for%20purpose%20of%20research%20or%20study,and%20character%20of%20the%20dealing;