Tag: Rail Transport
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]
Federal funds needed for grain rail network: Opposition
The Western Australian Opposition says the State Government needs to secure federal funding to ensure the future of WA's grain rail network.[MORE]
Car importation facility boosting jobs
The head of the ports corporation says the movement of cars through Port Kembla is generating significant new jobs.[MORE]
Tripodi offers rail link conditional support
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi says he would like to see the Maldon to Dombarton rail link go ahead, subject to certain conditions.[MORE]
Homebuyers 'slugged' for dumped projects
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government must explain why it intends to charge homebuyers a levy for two rail projects that were scrapped in the mini-Budget.[MORE]
Lead shipments at Fremantle under consideration: Faragher
The Minister for the Environment, Donna Faragher, says she is still considering a plan by the mining company Magellan Metals to transport lead through the Port of Fremantle, but she has noted the strong community opposition.[MORE]
Rail buyer revealed
An American company, Patriot Rail Corporation, is tipped to be the next operator of Tasmania's troubled rail network.[MORE]
Proposed lead shipments spark protest in Fremantle
Up to 200 people have turned out in to protest against the shipping of lead through the Port of Fremantle.[MORE]
Springborg calls for train service overhaul
Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says the Government needs to do more to improve Brisbane's train services.[MORE]
