'Not a pipedream':Government urged to keep eye on potential hyperloop

'Not a pipedream':Government urged to keep eye on potential hyperloop

A parliamentary committee says the hyperloop proposal that could get Canberrans to four Australian capitals within an hour has"significant potential".

  • byBlake Foden

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Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch

Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch

Transport Canberra deputy director-general Duncan Edghill even sent staff a photo of an empty office as part of a missive to work longer hours.

  • byKatie Burgess
More than 1100 people call on government to keep university bus route

More than 1100 people call on government to keep university bus route

More than 1100 people have signed a petition calling on the ACT government to keep a bus that services the ANU,Bruce CIT and Calvary hospital amid access fears

  • byJasper Lindell
Light rail driver back on the job after running red light

Light rail driver back on the job after running red light

Meanwhile new footage has emerged of a Canberra driver illegally parked on the light rail tracks during a red light.

  • byKatie Burgess
We got a sneak peek at riding Canberra's light rail

We got a sneak peek at riding Canberra's light rail

And yes,it has that new tram smell.

  • byKatie Burgess
Start date revealed for Canberra's light rail system
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Start date revealed for Canberra's light rail system

The service will start taking passengers on the Easter long weekend.

  • byKatie Burgess
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Minister warned of risks to light rail start date

Minister warned of risks to light rail start date

Internal documents show officials were aware of risks to the light rail being delivered on time,despite public assurances otherwise.

  • byKatie Burgess
Light rail near-miss under investigation

Light rail near-miss under investigation

The light rail driver has been suspended,after CCTV showed they ran the red light and nearly collided with a car.

  • byKatie Burgess
Federal Labor promises $200 million for Canberra's light rail

Federal Labor promises $200 million for Canberra's light rail

The route from Civic to Woden will be more expensive than the first leg because of the need for wire-free running through the Parliamentary Triangle.

  • byKatie Burgess
Pedestrian safety around light rail a balance:transport experts

Pedestrian safety around light rail a balance:transport experts

One expert has recommended speed limits for the new light rail be lowered to 40km/h to make it safer for pedestrians.

  • byFinbar O'Mallon
Light rail likely to go east around Parliament House to get to Woden

Light rail likely to go east around Parliament House to get to Woden

Cabinet is yet to make a formal decision on dropping the Barton dogleg,but the Transport Minister says the government now sees a direct route as more likely.

  • byKatie Burgess