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Callum Godde

DARK SECRETS: Labor takes 2b scalpel to signature rail loop project | Vintage Vibes

Victoria's premier wants to save by cutting "unnecessary additions" to Suburban Rail Loop East. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Scrapping "bells and whistles" on a mega rail loop has not killed off the project as a state election issue but several experts are backing cost-cutting moves.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll on Tuesday took a scalpel to Suburban Rail Loop East, a long-time Labor state government pet project, before the November election.

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