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We’ve found out how many times your escalator broke down last year — and why.

We’ve found out how many times the escalator at your station broke down last year – and why

Seventeen shoes got stuck in escalators in Sydney’s train and metro stations last year – and two escalators are repeat offenders.

  • Anthony Segaert

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The government has approved the revised “Mod 9” proposal for Central Barangaroo.

Plans for the empty block at Barangaroo have been approved. But the wait’s not over yet

Luxury apartments, a hotel, shops, offices and eateries will be built on the harbourfront west of Sydney’s CBD after years of controversy.

  • Megan Gorrey
Contractors work on the new airport metro line.

Late opening for $11 billion metro line to Sydney’s new international airport

The delayed opening of the 23-kilometre metro line means the first passengers to touch down at the new airport will be denied the chance to catch a train.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Platform screen doors are installed on platforms at stations along the converted section of the Bankstown line.

First driverless train set to run along final stage of Sydney’s metro line

Before testing can start, parts of the existing metro line will be shut earlier on at least six nights this month.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
The comp;lex and costly upgrade of the Opal ticketing system is already running a year late.

The high stakes in costly and complex upgrade of Opal ticketing system

Internal documents reveal the risks the state’s transport agency faces in the shift from old technology to a next-generation system.

  • Matt O'Sullivan

I’ve declared war on fare dodgers. It’s one of my six signs of ageing

My bus driver confirmed my own observations: fare cheats are everywhere. So what’s that got to do with getting older?

  • Malcolm Knox
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Opal network.

The secret warnings of Sydney commuters being forced back onto Opal cards

A highly confidential business case reveals why a complex and costly upgrade of the ticketing system for public transport is urgently needed.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
Picklebet advertising on Sydney light rail.

This is what’s disappearing from Sydney’s train, buses and metro

Sydney’s trains, buses, metro and light rail are profitable advertising billboards for the state government. But commuters have had enough of some promotions.

  • Alexandra Smith
Martin Place metro station.

Need another reason to love the Metro? Here it is

The Sydney Metro has become the Louvre of commutes.

  • Michaela Boland
The state government is still mulling plans for the final piece of the Barangaroo urban renewal project.

The metro station opened months ago. The $2 billion development above is stuck

The final piece of the foreshore to be developed has been converted into an outdoor cinema and pickleball court as planning authorities mull its fate.

  • Megan Gorrey

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