Sydney–Melbourne rail corridor

The Sydney–Melbourne rail corridor consists of the 953-kilometre (592-mile) long 1435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard-gauge main line between the Australian state capitals of Sydney (New South Wales) and Melbourne (Victoria) and the lines immediately connected to it. Freight and passenger services operate along the route, including the NSW TrainLink XPT passenger service.

The corridor consists of the Main Southern railway line from Sydney's Central Station to Albury Station – 646 km (401 mi) – and Victoria's North East railway line – 307 km (191 mi) – from Albury to Melbourne's freight terminals and Southern Cross station.

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