Light rail delays net government $28m,as Green backs State Circle

Light rail delays net government $28m,as Green backs State Circle

The territory saved $18.6 million in availability payments to Canberra Metro due to its missed construction deadline,according to the Transport Canberra six-monthly performance report.

  • byKatie Burgess

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If it's not a tram,why are there T-lights at Canberra's intersections?

If it's not a tram,why are there T-lights at Canberra's intersections?

Is it because it's a light trail system,where the'T'is silent?

  • byKatie Burgess
Light rail makes it to last stop,as drivers prepare for city runs

Light rail makes it to last stop,as drivers prepare for city runs

With the tram now able to get to the Alinga Street terminal using its own power,it's time for drivers to start runs from the Mitchell depot to Civic.

  • byKatie Burgess&Jasper Lindell
Light rail on the way to Civic,but testing to go on for weeks

Light rail on the way to Civic,but testing to go on for weeks

The final stage of testing for Canberra's new light rail system is underway,but the government would not say how long testing would continue.

  • byDaniel Burdon
Cables'entirely appropriate',no more bus network delays,says govt

Cables'entirely appropriate',no more bus network delays,says govt

ACT government responds to concerns about light rail cables under a bridge and says the project is not expected to further delay its new bus network.

  • byBlake Foden
Cables under bridge spark new Canberra light rail construction fears

Cables under bridge spark new Canberra light rail construction fears

Cables have been installed under a bridge,reducing the capacity for floodwaters to pass through and potentially pushing them onto the tracks.

  • byBlake Foden
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'Non-compliant'light rail could still get accreditation

'Non-compliant'light rail could still get accreditation

While the union fears the electrical cabling is too shallow to meet Australian standards,the project can still be accredited as long as it is proved safe.

  • byKatie Burgess
'White elephant':Fears Canberra light rail network won't be certified

'White elephant':Fears Canberra light rail network won't be certified

Electricians and their union representatives are concerned that high-voltage cables are installed too close to the surface.

  • byBlake Foden
$30,000 for a bird's eye view of light rail

$30,000 for a bird's eye view of light rail

The monthly drone footage is one of about $7 million worth of variations approved for the project so far.

  • byKatie Burgess
Canberra Now:Northbourne traffic pain;and a steep light rail challenge

Canberra Now:Northbourne traffic pain;and a steep light rail challenge

Plus the human rights commission defends public servant free speech;and the Manuka Test match in the spotlight.

  • byDoug Dingwall
Steep gradient poses technical challenge to State Circle alignment

Steep gradient poses technical challenge to State Circle alignment

However an ACT government spokeswoman said any route would have problems to overcome.

  • byKatie Burgess