Skybbound but yet Still Grounded: Naarm - Melbourne’s Long -Awaited Airport Rail

Why doesn’t Naarm - Melbourne - one of the world’s most so - called liveable cities - have a train to the International Airport? In this episode of Down the Yarra, we dive into the multitude decades long saga of Naarm - Melbourne’s Airport Rail Lin, from its 1970s beginnings, countless false starts, broken promises, and a whole lot of political tug - of -war, all the way to its uncertain future. What happened to the long - awaited Airport Rail Link? And can it get back on track? Trigger Warning: This episode discusses political delays, transport inequality, and infrastructure dysfunction. Listeners discretion is advised. Recommend Viewing: Watch City Mouse’s (YouTube) video - “What Happened to Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link”? Next Time on the Pod: We head to Scienceworks in Spotswood - where industry, imagination, and innovation collide.