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‘A matter for them’: Regulator contradicts LNP Cross River Rail delay claims
The government says Brisbane’s newest rail line will not be ready for passengers until 2029, billions over budget, but have refused to outline key details.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
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Public claims of Cross River Rail ‘blowout’ could cost taxpayers more: Labor
Labor has hit back at Premier David Crisafulli’s claim of yet another budget blowout, saying it could compromise negotiations with contractors.
- by Cameron Atfield
Cross River Rail welcomes first train in landmark trip
The first train has travelled through Cross River Rail’s underground tunnels – and it was no speedy feat.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Public transport advocates rail against road tunnel proposal
The Miles government has been urged to abandon the Centenary Motorway tunnel bypass in favour of a new high-frequency rail line to link the western suburbs with the airport.
- by Cameron Atfield
CBD train station naming poll reignites calls to update network names
Treasurer Cameron Dick weighed into the naming debate, saying: “It’s not going to be called Station McStation-face, I can assure you of that.”
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Milestone Brisbane underground rail test cancelled amid union tensions
Cross River Rail’s lead contractor has delayed this weekend’s first train trip underground as part of Queensland’s biggest infrastructure project.
- by Tony Moore
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Black hoodies, cameras and ‘slurs’ at centre of Queensland CFMEU case
A judge has imposed new restrictions on CFMEU representatives and measures to allow safe passage for other workers on the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.
- by Sean Parnell
Qld Labor seeks distance from CFMEU as probes, protests continue
Queensland Premier Steven Miles will not meet with any CFMEU officials, and Labor will not accept their donations, while the union is under a “cloud”.
- by Sean Parnell
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Brisbane’s first underground train to be tested before Christmas
The first train on Brisbane’s $6.3 billion underground Cross River Rail will be tested before Christmas, as the mega project enters its third stage.
- by Tony Moore
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A Cross River Rail explainer of Brisbane's new train control system
The European Train Control System is being expanded from the Cross River Rail project to other Brisbane rail lines.
New Woolloongabba plan to allow for 75-storey towers
Towers of up to 75 storeys would be allowed in Woolloongabba under a new Queensland government planning scheme put out for public comment on Thursday.
- by Cameron Atfield
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