Albanese to override sceptics and plough billions into Suburban Rail Loop

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will commit billions to Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop despite budget cutbacks elsewhere, sources said. The Commonwealth will pledge between $2.5 billion and $4 billion before the May 12 budget, less than Victoria's request. Albanese overrides scepticism from his own ministers, who worry the 90-kilometre orbital project could consume the entire infrastructure budget.

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