Australia’s $45B Railway to Nowhere

Australia’s Inland Rail was supposed to transform freight transport across the country a 1,600 km megaproject connecting Melbourne to Brisbane through the Australian interior. But after years of delays, political battles, and exploding costs, the Australian government cancelled the northern section of the project, turning a $10 billion vision into a $45 billion infrastructure disaster. In this video, we break down why Australia cancelled Inland Rail, how the project spiraled out of control, and what this means for the future of megaprojects in Australia. 00:00 Australia’s Rail Dream Collapses 01:01 Inside Inland Rail 02:35 From $10B to $45B Disaster 05:00 Why Inland Rail Was Cancelled 06:28 Why Megaprojects Fail 07:52 What Happens Next 08:59 Australia’s Railway to Nowhere Subscribe for more megaproject documentaries:    / @unthinkablebuild   ──────────────────── Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act under fair use for documentary, educational, commentary, and analytical purposes. The content is transformative in nature. All rights belong to their respective owners. For concerns, contact: [email protected]