More than 15 years ago,the ARTC hired global weapons dealer Lockheed Martin to usher in a “new era” for Australian rail. Something has gone awry.
The Victorian Railways created the Mount Buffalo Chalet as a luxury holiday destination for ordinary people,but the grand building now lies as empty as a government’s promise.
Melbourne’s train system has thousands of trespassing incidents every year,causing major delays to commuters. Now transport groups are calling for solutions.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen has refused to say whether former Labor staffer Josh Murray was recommended to be the state’s new Transport Secretary by a hiring panel.
The Melbourne-bound train derailed in Wallan after travelling at more than 100km/h above the speed limit through a rail loop,and the crash killed the train’s drivers and injured dozens of passengers.
The current bus route takes twice as long as the train does. Will the government find a solution before it closes the T3 line for the Metro conversion?
An election promise to build two new rail lines in Melbourne’s outer west has been axed,with the Victorian government instead considering whether to electrify existing lines.
Brisbane City Council has warned a major northside level crossing upgrade is in jeopardy as the clock ticks down on a federal audit of funded infrastructure projects.
Experts say the Andrews government is yet to convince them that high-frequency trains will run in the suburbs outside peak hour and on weekends.
High-speed rail will happen by the time the minister responsible is 80,Labor’s Catherine King has vowed.
The 2023-24 Victorian budget will still spend big on infrastructure,with $565 million budget blowouts and timelines delayed by 21 per cent.