The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to guarantee that a Coalition Government will support the planned extension of the Gold Coast light rail to the Gold Coast Airport. Read more
Yarra Trams serve coffee for a cause
For Change Co has partnered with Yarra Trams to open a new social enterprise cafe aimed at tackling youth homelessness in Melbourne’s Bayside. Read more
Melbourne tram drivers in European championships
The world’s most skilled tram drivers will come together to test their skills and vie to take home the title of world’s best tram driver, at the European Tram Driver’s Championships to be held later this month. Read more
Feedback sought on Parramatta Light Rail stage 2
The New South Wales Government is inviting western Sydney locals and stakeholders to have their say on the Parramatta Light Rail stage 2 preferred route, as well as 15 stop locations between Camellia and Sydney Olympic Park. Read more
Camera on at light rail crossing
Road safety in Surry Hills, Sydney, will receive a boost with the installation of a new red light speed camera where the light rail crosses South Dowling Street (between the Mort Street and Nobbs Street intersections) in Surry Hills. Read more
Largest light rail contract in Australia
Global smart and sustainable mobility leader Alstom has signed a framework contract with Department of Transport Victoria for the provision of 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) for the largest urban tram network in the world. Read more
Yarra Trams drives recruitment campaign
Melbourne’s Yarra Trams has kicked off a major recruitment campaign to hire more than 150 new tram drivers this year. Read more
Australian content requirement for Parramatta Light Rail
Australian manufacturing content will now be a requirement for Stage 2 of the NSW Parramatta Light Rail Final Business Case to ensure infrastructure projects lift local economies and create new jobs onshore. Read more
Sydney transport unites to shine
Transdev’s Ferry and Light Rail teams in Sydney were once again involved in the two-week Mardi Gras festival, from 18 February – 6 March. Read more
Sydney Inner West light rail services return
Passenger services on the Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail resumed on Saturday 12 February, with testing of borrowed trams from the CBD and South East line now complete. Read more