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Tram stopped at Southport South on the Gold Coast Light Rail. Photo: Creative Commons / David Ansen
Events, light rail, Rollingstock & Manufacturing

RTBU calls for Gold Coast light rail support

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

Ray Chan1 day agoMay 16, 2022
Environment and Sustainability, light rail, Social Governance, Workforce

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

Ray Chan2 days agoMay 16, 2022
Events, light rail, Workforce

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

Ray ChanMay 10, 2022, 12:37 pmMay 10, 2022
Environment and Sustainability, light rail, Resources

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

Ray ChanMay 4, 2022, 11:36 amMay 4, 2022
light rail, Passenger Rail, Safety, Signalling & Communications

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

Ray ChanApril 25, 2022, 2:36 pmApril 25, 2022
Latest Contracts, light rail, Operations & Maintenance, Passenger Rail, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Workforce

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

Ray ChanApril 21, 2022, 11:29 amApril 21, 2022
Events, Inclusion and Diversity, light rail, Passenger Rail, Workforce

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

Ray ChanApril 19, 2022, 10:39 amApril 19, 2022
light rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Resources, Workforce

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

Ray ChanApril 4, 2022, 11:52 amApril 4, 2022
Events, Inclusion and Diversity, light rail

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

Ray ChanMarch 7, 2022, 10:50 amMarch 8, 2022
Inner west light rail - Photo NSW Government
light rail, Operations & Maintenance, Rollingstock & Manufacturing

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

Ray ChanFebruary 14, 2022, 11:27 amFebruary 14, 2022

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