Tory Shepherd
Senior reporter at Guardian Australia specialising in policy and investigations, interviewed here to discuss the history and prospects of high-speed rail in Australia.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 14min
High-speed rail and heartbreak. Will this time be any different?
Tory Shepherd, senior reporter at Guardian Australia known for policy and investigations, walks through the long history of high-speed rail in Australia. She outlines the new Sydney–Newcastle proposal, the $230 million planning push and why detailed design work makes this attempt feel different. Political motives, cost risks and feasibility factors are discussed in short, sharp exchanges.
