Public transport
Inside the high-tech nerve centre bracing for Sydney’s new metro line
Unpredictable passenger behaviour is at the forefront of controllers’ minds as they prepare for the opening of the second stage of the city’s metro rail network.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Sydney bus shake-up for opening of major new metro train line
Five bus routes will be axed, 11 altered and frequencies on about two dozen increased when the new metro line opens in August.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Spike in NSW passenger train faults sparks urgent repair project
New figures show train faults have increased almost one-third in the past year, resulting in cancellations and delays to services.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
On Sydney’s most hated road, idea of adding light rail takes root
There is support for plans to install light rail along Parramatta Road, but the reception from the government is much less enthusiastic.
- by Christopher Harris
Revealed: Plans for new 11km light-rail run on one of Sydney’s busiest roads
The plans from a consortium behind the city’s light-rail network include about 21 stops along the new route.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
How much your Opal fares will rise on Monday
Fear not – the weekly cap will stay in place, as will discounted Friday travel.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Revealed: The high-speed rail line Sydney needs first
The British expert who led a review into fast rail in NSW says the proposed high-speed train line will need to be staged due to its enormous cost and engineering challenges.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
August slated for opening of mega-metro line under heart of Sydney
The exact date of the opening of the driverless train line between Chatswood and Sydenham will hinge on final testing and safety approval.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Navy pulls rank as repairs to defective warship add to Manly ferry woes
The return of one of Sydney’s largest ferries has been delayed by a year due to a Spanish-built warship jumping the queue for a dry docking at Garden Island.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Final price tag for long-delayed intercity passenger trains to top $4 billion
The Korean-built trains require upgrades to equipment including station platforms and signalling, but will start carrying passengers on selected lines in coming months.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
There’s good news for commuters on Parramatta Road – as long as you’re in the right vehicle
Government figures show travel times for city-bound motorists on a stretch of Parramatta Road in the peak have fallen since the final part of WestConnex opened.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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