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Brisbane Metro is changing the city bus network. Here’s what you need to know

As the Brisbane Metro rolls out permanently, it is joined by a refreshed bus network, with many city routes shifted above ground to street-level stops.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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Cross River Rail site at Roma Street.

‘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.

  • Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
The new Brisbane Metro tunnel beneath Adelaide Street is now fully excavated in preparation for the staged implementation of Brisbane Metro in 2025. Under a landmark agreement between the Crisafulli Government and Schrinner Council, permanent Brisbane Metro services will be rolled out in stages from 28 January. The staged introduction of Brisbane Metro will be the biggest evolution of Brisbane’s bus network in generations, ensuring more services are delivered more often to keep Brisbane moving.

Council promises January Metro relaunch following CBD tunnel milestone

The Brisbane City Council has promised to launch permanent Metro services through the CBD from late January, due to a “landmark” deal with the state government.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Miles and Schrinner are all smiles after announcing the state government will boost its share of bus funding.

City Hall apologises to those ‘misled’ over Metro trial – but digs in

Amid mounting contradictions and accusations of lying, Brisbane City Council insists an early Metro rollout was always going to end.

  • Matt Dennien
The first of the Brisbane Metro buses began testing in 2022 before starting on the existing 196 route last month. It’s unclear when they’ll be back.

‘We should be worried’: Brisbane Metro ‘preview’ rolls to a quiet stop

A much-hyped partial start to Brisbane City Council’s $1.4 billion Metro bus project has ended just one month after it began, causing opposition concern.

  • Matt Dennien
From Monday, the Metro is running along the 169 route, between Eight Mile Plains and UQ Lakes.

Everything you need to know about the Brisbane Metro

Here’s how, where and when to catch Brisbane’s newest public transport service – and a surprising remark about whether it will keep its controversial name.

  • Felicity Caldwell
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A police officer patrols near a designated Commonwealth Games Lane on the Gold Coast, Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Games Lanes will be activated over the weekend of 31 March for use by accredited vehicles travelling along the Games Route Network which links the Commonwealth Games Village at Parklands to key venues at Southport, Broadbeach and Carrara. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING . FOR BRISBANE TIMES USE.

How to ensure a smooth ride for the Brisbane Olympics

The window has closed on many Brisbane 2032 transport options, so what will it be like getting around our city during the Games?

  • Cameron Atfield
The council and state government have now joined forces to expand the Brisbane Metro.

From Springwood to Carseldine: 22 new stations pitched for Brisbane Metro

The Brisbane Metro rapid bus service would be expanded further into the suburbs and out to the airport in time for the 2032 Games under a new joint pitch.

  • William Davis
An overview of the Brisbane metro exterior, the flash charging infrastructure at the metro depot and metros travelling along the busway.
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Take a look at the Brisbane metro

An overview of the Brisbane metro exterior, the flash charging infrastructure at the metro depot and metros travelling along the busway.

Brisbane Times - Generic - E-Scooters in Brisbane, July 13, 2023.

E-scooter injury burden on Brisbane’s biggest hospital revealed

E-scooter riders have been urged to take better care of their own safety after another two people wound up in hospital overnight.

  • William Davis and Cameron Atfield

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