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The vandalised tram.

Man to face charges after Canberra tram targeted in graffiti attack

A second alleged incident of vandalism of the new light-rail network has taken place before it's started running fully.

  • Steve Evans

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The National Capital Authority plans to widen the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.

Move to widen Commonwealth Ave Bridge, renew dam gets federal backing

The agency overseeing Commonwealth land in Canberra will prepare a business case to widen the thoroughfare over Lake Burley Griffin.

  • Doug Dingwall
Light rail on Northbourne Avenue. Public servants are under pressure to put in long hours ahead of the launch later this month.

Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch

Transport Canberra deputy director-general Duncan Edghill even sent staff a photo of an empty office as part of a missive to work longer hours. 

  • Katie Burgess
A construction worker narrowly avoids being hit by light rail

Footage shows light rail near-miss days before pedestrian strike

A tradie narrowly avoided becoming the first victim of light rail after walking in front of a moving vehicle, new footage shows.

  • Katie Burgess
Stage one light rail construction, as seen from City Hill last year.  More than 4500 people worked on the project over the last three years.

Jobs created on Canberra's light rail 'exceeded expectations'

But questions remain about how the workforce will be rolled over onto the second stage of the project.

  • Katie Burgess
A still from the new light rail safety video starring the Brumbies.

Canberra Metro's light rail safety videos feature some familiar faces

Ever wish you could rugby tackle someone who tries to get on the bus before you get off? You might find some joy in these new safety videos.

  • Finbar O'Mallon
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Canberra's light rail.

Priority for trams will likely make crossing Northbourne even worse

Transport Canberra has revealed exactly how light rail vehicles will be given priority between Gungahlin and the city.

  • Jasper Lindell and Steve Evans
The ACT's business, property and architecture groups have banded together in opposition to revised plans to reshape Nortbourne Avenue and Federal Highway

Industry groups unite to combat 'low-density' plan for Northbourne Ave

The ACT's peak business, property, planning and architecture groups have united amid concerns about revised plans to reshape the major road.

  • Dan Jervis-Bardy
A car stops on a red light on the light rail tracks at Mitchell.

Light rail driver back on the job after running red light

Meanwhile new footage has emerged of a Canberra driver illegally parked on the light rail tracks during a red light.

  • Katie Burgess
Minister for Transport Meegan Fitzharris for her first ride on Canberra's light rail.

We got a sneak peek at riding Canberra's light rail

And yes, it has that new tram smell.

  • Katie Burgess

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