# Untangling Melbourne's City Loop | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-11T19:19:47+00:00
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Melbourne’s aging City Loop, a rail knot from the 80s, is choking the city’s transit system. A bold new plan proposes cutting the loop to unlock faster, more frequent cross-city trains—leveraging the newly opened Metro Tunnel. Designed for a bygone era of suburban commuters, the loop now struggles with surging demand. While the government says it’s not committed, Infrastructure Victoria warns reconfiguration is vital by the 2030s, costing $2–6 billion. For now, focus stays on existing projects like level crossing removals and Airport Rail, but the future of Melbourne’s rail may hinge on untangling this decades-old mess. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0f505593630df2e0

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