Tag: Rail Transport
Connex hoses down strike speculation
Connex has denied claims industrial action is imminent on the Melbourne train network.[MORE]
Lobby group hopes plan will save inner-city line
The Newcastle community group 'Save Our Rail' has finalised a proposal it hopes will convince business leaders and Government that the inner-city rail line should stay.[MORE]
More cuts to Indian Pacific service
Great Southern Railway has announced further cuts to its Indian Pacific service.[MORE]
More Indian Pacific rail service cuts
Great Southern Railway has extended a reduction in the frequency of its Indian Pacific service.[MORE]
Minister says wait and see on new transport plan
The Transport Minister Tim Pallas is refusing to confirm details of the plan but says it will bigger than any investment the state has seen.[MORE]
$48m train upgrade to benefit disabled passengers
The Queensland Government says upgrades to south-east Queensland's trains will make public transport easier for people with disabilities.[MORE]
Councillors agree on rail removal delay
Newcastle councillors have expressed mixed views on the city's rail line, before unanimously agreeing it should not be ripped up until alternatives are put in place.[MORE]
Tasports would prefer industrial user over hospital
The Tasmanian Ports Corporation insists it's not qualified to decide whether a redeveloped Royal Hobart Hospital on the waterfront can co-exist with the city's port.[MORE]
LNP unveils $414m public transport plan
The Liberal-National Party has unveiled a public transport policy and a new publicity machine to match.[MORE]
Opposition rails against new appointment
The New South Wales Opposition has criticised the appointment of the new head of RailCorp, Elizabeth Crouch.[MORE]
Summer deals: NSW offers $1 train trips for kids
NSW families are being urged to travel on CountryLink trains over summer.[MORE]
Vintage rail carriage makes road trip
A vintage rail carriage is returned to SA by road from Victoria for restoration work.[MORE]
Trams pay dispute settled
Adelaide tram crews settle a lengthy pay dispute, rolling over a current deal.[MORE]
Rail crossings to be upgraded
Some of South Australia's most dangerous rail level crossings will be fixed under a new state and local government plan.[MORE]
Government under pressure over rail lines
Transport Forum wants new rail links at Rowville and Tarneit. [MORE]
Petition urges support to save rail lines
The Lachlan Valley Railway Society is urging people to sign a petition to save five western rail lines from closure.[MORE]
Govt under fire over rail worker facilities
The Member for Toowoomba South has accused the Premier of failing to provide decent freight facilities for railyard workers in Toowoomba.[MORE]
Ex-MP questions GPT research
Former Newcastle MP Bryce Gaudry, who ultimately lost his seat because of his strong stance against cutting the inner-city rail line, says developer GPT has skewed its research to suit itself.[MORE]
Tramline extension still on track
Adelaide's tramline extension to the Entertainment Centre will go ahead despite the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Government urged to pressure rail operator
The State Government is being urged to put more pressure on rail operator Pacific National to ensure it sells its Tasmanian operations as soon as possible.[MORE]
Tas Premier vows to keep trains on track
The Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett has vowed to keep freight trains running in Tasmania.[MORE]
Petition calls for rail lines to stay
The Member for Burrinjuck has stepped up her campaign to save five western New South Wales rail lines from closure.[MORE]
Federal Govt shifts responsibility for coal chain funds decision
Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese says it is not up to the Government to decide if funds should be allocated to fix bottlenecks on the New South Wales Hunter coal chain.[MORE]
Rail line future dominates CBD forum
The future of Newcastle's heavy inner-city rail line has dominated question time at a public forum on the future of the CBD.[MORE]
NSW Govt admits serious flaws in $2.3b rail link
Serious flaws were found in the tracks of the new Epping to Chatswood rail link earlier this year.[MORE]
