Region. Funds for transport

The NSW government will announce more than $2 billion over four years for the North West Rail Link in the state budget. This includes $314 million in funds this year and it means the state government is getting on with the project with or without federal funding, News Limited reported on Monday. Tuesday's budget will also provide more than $1 billion over four years to continue construction of the South West Rail Link between Glenfield and Leppington, according to The Australian.