The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has reaffirmed the importance of public transport while calling upon the ACT government to maximises accessibility and connectivity in the next stage of Canberra Light Rail. Read more
Construction underway on Canberra’s 14th light rail stop
Construction of the Mitchell Light Rail stop in Canberra’s inner north has begun, with utility service relocations, underboring, and geotechnical works the first to get underway. Read more
Woden interchange plans out for public comment
The future terminus of Stage 2 of Canberra Light Rail is taking shape, with consultation beginning in 2021 on the Woden transport interchange. Read more
Thales card readers selected for Amsterdam light rail
Amsterdam’s public transport company, GVB, has selected Thales to replace all card readers on the city’s tram and bus fleet. Read more
Queensland budget confirms rail manufacturing pipeline
The 2020-21 Queensland Budget has confirmed a $1 billion rail manufacturing pipeline in the state. Read more
Renewed push for Parramatta Road light rail
Urban policy think tank, the Committee for Sydney, has renewed the push for a light rail line running down the middle of Parramatta Road from the CBD to Burwood. Read more
Local groups, councils line up behind light rail for Hobart
Vic budget puts funds down for next generation trams
The Victorian government has confirmed $1.48 billion to locally build 100 modern, accessible trams to replace A and Z class rollingstock. Read more
First tracks laid for Parramatta Light Rail in Westmead
Tracklaying has begun on the Parramatta Light Rail project with the first tracks laid at Hawkesbury Road in Westmead.
The bedding in of the 18 metre lengths of grooved rail marks a major milestone for the project, where early works have been underway for months preparing the route and identifying utilities ahead of construction.
Councils look to light rail to connect south-west Perth
Councils in south-west Perth are pushing for a new rapid transit link between Murdoch and Fremantle.
The South West Group, made up of six councils from the region, have released a new report highlighting the need for a dedicated transport link to stimulate urban growth and improve transport connections. Read more