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Record V/Line patronage

gobstopper
April 11, 2024
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More people than ever before are exploring our great state, thanks to the regional fare cap.

Stage Four of Gold Coast light rail risks $7.6 billion price tag as project ‘viability’ remains under evaluation

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April 11, 2024
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The final stage of the Gold Coast’s light rail line could eclipse the cost of Queensland’s largest infrastructure project, says Transport Minister Bart Mellish. He […]

Government offers almost $3 million to promote women in aviation

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April 11, 2024
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As part of an open tender process, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking “impactful new projects”, which can be run through to June 2026, to promote female participation in the sector….

Reports of unsafe truck driving on Eyre Highway amid increased freight traffic caused by rail closure

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April 11, 2024
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Transport bodies say increased freight traffic on the Eyre Highway caused by the closure of a railway line to Perth after flooding in Western Australia has put […]

Linfox has been ‘let down’ by fragile rail networks

Bardy Bigglesworth
April 11, 2024
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Linfox has been “let down” by the fragility of Australia’s rail networks and some of the logistic group’s customers now refuse to put goods on trains despite the benefit of lower carbon emissions, says chief executive Mark Mazurek.

Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

gobstopper
April 11, 2024
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Former Queensland transport department director-general Neil Scales has been saddled with the task of getting Melbourne’s stalled airport rail link moving.

Qld government slammed for direct rail plan but Opposition unable to offer alternative option

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April 11, 2024
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The state Opposition has pilloried the state government for its ‘off-track’ plan for heavy rail on the Sunshine Coast but cannot detail its own strategy for the line.

Inland Rail ‘is not stalled’, boss insists, amid concerns Labor wavering on $31bn project

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April 11, 2024
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CEO Nick Miller says ‘strong progress’ being made in Queensland and northern NSW, pushing back on fears freight line is stuck in ‘holding pattern’

Progress questioned on Western Sydney Airport infrastructure

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April 11, 2024
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Business groups have called for cheaper road solutions to ensure the new airport has ground connectivity when it opens in 2026, while also expressing worries on the progress of the Bradfield “aerotropolis” that will provide homes and businesses near WS…

Video Podcast: Qantas offers frequent flyers a $120m olive branch

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April 10, 2024
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Adam and Jake discuss the pros and cons of the new Qantas frequent flyer scheme, and whether it will endear the Flying Kangaroo to its loyalty customers.