The maligned Murray Basin Rail upgrade is again being put in the spot light as a way to drive north west Victoria’s economy through the covid-19 downturn.

The standardisation of the line ran out of money last year.

An updated business case is now with the federal government.

Rural editor Eddie Summerfield caught up with Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Group President Ashley Fraser:

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