Public transport
What’s in and out for new ferry wharves along busy Sydney route
The state government is facing renewed calls to put on more services, stops and larger ferries to cater for growing populations along the Parramatta River.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Latest
The eastern line hidden in $34 billion plan for next generation of Sydney’s metro
A highly confidential report lifts the lid on thinking about future metro projects at the most senior levels of the state’s transport and planning bureaucracy.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Trains cancelled, ‘extensive delays’ after urgent repairs at Central
Sydney’s train delays are continuing after a broken rail at Central Station plunged the network into chaos.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Perth transport delays and disruptions on the rise as Metronet rattles along
All train lines, except the partially-closed Armadale Line, experienced significant growth in patronage numbers when compared to the previous 12 months.
- by Sarah Brookes
Metro or heavy rail? The two options on the line for Sydney train extensions
The opening of the mega rail line under Sydney Harbour two weeks ago has triggered renewed interest in metro rail extensions elsewhere in the city.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
Victoria
The cost of the SRL will be huge. Not building it would cost us so much more
Compared to other cities and other nations, we are a rail backwater. Getting on with the SRL and an airport train line are the only options for the future of our city.
- by Neil O'Keefe
NSW’s new intercity train fleet set to miss opening date
The long-delayed $4 billion rail project is set to miss an internal deadline for the first passenger service on September 16.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Closure of busy Sydney rail line might be worse than first thought
Commuters will get free trips on replacement buses during the line’s closure from September 30, in a bid to ease the disruption.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
Development
Melbourne’s transformation is so rapid that it’s shocking
Within 30 years, Melbourne will have to house 8 million people. Every Victorian should know that number now, when we need to start planning for it.
- by Shaun Carney
Exclusive
Public Transport
New Translink app arrives – and soon you’ll know exactly when your bus or train will
Software changes meant Translink’s old app was “end of life”. The new version has rolled out today, with a long-awaited feature.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Opinion
Sydney Metro
Sydney’s metro is world-class. Shame the Opal card isn’t
Why is it that we can enjoy a world-class metro transport system, but still need a physical card to use it? A digital Opal card is beyond overdue.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo