The NSW government has released a summary report of the strategic business case for the extension of the Newcastle Light Rail.
The summary concludes that the most suitable route for an extension would
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Continuation of passenger rail services a priority
While official advice in Australia and New Zealand is to now limit all non-essential travel, authorities across both countries have prioritised keeping passenger rail services running to ensure that front-line
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Industry seeks clarity on status of rail freight
The Australian rail sector is calling for a clear statement from governments that rail freight is an “essential service” and can continue to operate despite coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns.
“With
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Transport agencies respond to COVID-19 shutdown
On Sunday, March 22, NSW and Victoria announced shutdowns of non-essential services from midday, Monday, March 23.
While both states have continued to determine that public transport is an essential service,
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Rail operators are ramping up hygiene to combat COVID-19 transmission
Major Australian rail operators are helping authorities minimise the spread of COVID-19 by seriously ramping up hygiene and cleaning protocols.
Current advice from the Australian Department of Health is
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Sydney Trains misses punctuality target in February
Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink have recorded below target punctuality performance in February 2020, with only 83 per cent of services arriving within five minutes for Sydney Trains services, and 6 minutes
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Work underway on level crossing near Parkes
Work is currently underway on improving a level crossing on the Newell Highway near Parkes.
The ARTC is working in collaboration with the NSW government on improvements, which are carried out as part of
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Council hopes to return express trains to Liverpool
Express trains are being called to return to Liverpool on the Inner West Line in Sydney’s south west.
Liverpool City Council in Greater Wester Sydney is supporting the restoration from City to Liverpool
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Transport agency looks to improve public transport at night for women
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has joined with the Greater Sydney Commission and Committee for Sydney to address women’s safety concerns when travelling at night.
The agencies launched the Greater Sydney
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Rail in the Illawarra about to hit congestion deadline
NSW Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Wollongong MP Paul Scully has called upon the NSW government to get to work on improving freight and passenger rail to Port Kembla.
Scully’s comments come
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