A new High Speed Rail Authority will be established to oversee work on the east coast network.
Category: Rail
Report argues case against Melbourne’s suburban rail loop
A likely slowdown in Melbourne’s population growth means one of state’s biggest transport infrastructure projects won’t be needed, a report says.
Decarbonising the transport sector
A new report by three peak road, rail and infrastructure bodies provides a roadmap for decarbonising the nation’s transport sector.
Premier ignores infrastructure NSW recommendation on light rail project
The NSW government will invest more than $600 million to progress work on the Parramatta light rail, ignoring the advice of its own infrastructure advisory body.
New CEO puts Queensland Rail on track for 2032 Olympics
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Budget to deliver $17.9b for road, rail projects
The federal budget will contain $17.9 billion for infrastructure projects, boosting the investment pipeline to more than $120 billion.
New freight council launched in NSW
A new NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council will replace the Freight and Logistics Advisory Council and the Road Freight Industry Council.
Qld invests $1b for faster Brisbane to Gold Coast rail
South East Queensland Mayors says a faster Brisbane to Gold Coast rail will be a boon for the region.
Research finds $140b case for high-speed rail
A high-speed rail network could bring many benefits, including creating value uplift and increasing liveability.
More than three quarters of regional NSW roads overdue for renewal
A government report rates about 2,000 kilometres of regional roads as poor or very poor.