“We’ve had a big interruption to work and travel because of the pandemic,” Terrill said. “In a lot of ways, the best solution to particular pressure points is to go with more flexible short-term solutions but to keep your options open.” Federal Labor committed $2 billion to the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop, …
If you’re planning a weekend getaway near Melbourne soon, why not leave the car at home? For starters, you can enjoy a more relaxed journey without having to be behind the wheel — and with fuel prices the way they are, you might end up saving money, too. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, …
Federal Labor’s $2.1 billion investment in the Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop Project will take urban mass transit into the fastlane and change the way people commute around Australia’s second largest city. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) National Secretary Mark Diamond said the project would take pressure off Melbourne’s road network and reduce cost of …
The Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project is an Australian Government initiative to repair and build a 1,700km freight railway that, once finished, will allow express trains to travel between Tottenham in Melbourne and Acacia Ridge in Brisbane in less than 24 hours. The Australian and Queensland governments signed a Bi-Lateral Agreement for Inland Rail …
The project was unveiled three months before the November 2018 state election, when Premier Daniel Andrews claimed it would cost about $50 billion and be built by 2050. Responding to the federal government’s rejection, Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said Victorians were “sick of being ignored on projects they voted for by a Liberal …
Max Hatzoglou Rail Futures Institute president and former V/Line chief operating officer John Hearsch has revealed minimal communication from the state government has raised concerns about the future of rail in Victoria and the west. Amongst a number of concerns raised was the implementation of the Western Rail Plan established in 2018, however the lack …
“Melbourne Airport Rail will change the way passengers move to and from the airport forever, with direct trips of around 30 minutes to the heart of the CBD and easy connections to key services and our growing regions – and with SRL [Suburban Rail Loop] North delivered, passengers will have another direct rail service to …
A truck has crashed into a rail bridge and flipped onto its side, blocking traffic at a major Melbourne CBD intersection. The collision happened during the morning peak on Thursday at the intersection of Spencer and Flinders Street. The truck rolled over and emergency services were working to right it. All west-bound lanes of Flinders …
The much talked about Melbourne Airport Rail project is becoming a reality, with progress being made towards making future travel to and from Melbourne Airport that much easier. The project has been decades in the making. In fact, planning for a rail connection to the airport predates the construction of Melbourne Airport itself in 1970. …