Update: The latest plans for Fisherman's Bend mention Metro 2 eventually linking Clifton Hill to Newport.Cool, thanks! But by the looks of it they have no intention of making a river tunnel out to connect with Newport.
If they did that then they'd shave a good 10-15 minutes off travel from the west. Could even run it to Williamstown to cut even more traffic through the loop.
It is believed the most likely option for a Fishermans Bend train link is under the so-called Metro 2 proposal — a long-term plan for a tunnel from Clifton Hill to Newport that would provide a second rail link from the west to the city.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...t/news-story/17a75388acd6ce4487126ca9dd7a7759