January
Greens promise $95b in new spending in one month
The minor party’s latest pitch is for Canberra to spend $8 billion over four years to underwrite 50¢ public transport fares, saving commuters about $2000 a year.
September 2024
KKR’s John Laing snatches 95pc stake in Sydney Light Rail
Construction of the tracks through George Street caused years of disruptions for pedestrians and sent several businesses packing from the area.
December 2023
Plenary Group seeks new backer; valuation up to $1b
Street Talk understands the public infrastructure developer and fund manager is seeking a new long-term investor to inject capital into its balance sheet.
November 2023
Kinetic wants to ‘shake up’ Australian transport with rail assault
The group, which runs the red SkyBuses that transfer people from airports to city centres, is entering the race for train and tram contracts.
November 2021
WFH is creating ‘revolutionary structural change’
The way people move around has changed and there will be no simple return to public transport, says Tourism & Transport Forum head Margy Osmond.
December 2019
Sydney light rail 'superb' despite first-day 'hiccups'
The operators of Sydney's newly-opened light rail network insist day one was an "outstanding success", despite a breakdown stopping services and a driver slamming the emergency brakes on after going through a red light.