Public transport
I travelled to the last place you’d expect for a glimpse of our myki-free future
Melburnians have to travel a long way to see what public transport is like in the 21st century.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Opinion
Rail
I’m a planning expert and have reviewed the SRL business case. It’s no wonder the feds won’t fund it
The state government is frustrated at Canberra’s refusal to pay up, but the reasons are simple: the Suburban Rail Loop business plan – and what it lacks – is of major concern.
- by Eric Keys
Exclusive
Rail
Next stop court for level crossing removal works on Melton train line
Labor has promised to remove four level crossings from the Melton line and fast-tracked the works to finish in 2026. But land developers want to renegotiate the design of a bridge crossing the tracks.
- by Rachel Eddie
Key section of Flinders Street to close to traffic throughout 2025
A 200-tonne crane will shut down a busy section of Flinders Street for all of next year as the Allan government races to complete the two Big Build projects.
- by Carla Jaeger
Opinion
Opinion
Two inconvenient truths plague the Suburban Rail Loop, and Victoria’s leaders
The political fight over the SRL is heating up as Jacinta Allan and John Pesutto try to find a politically advantageous way through the divisive project.
- by Annika Smethurst
Exclusive
Victorian Parliament
Spending restrictions on Suburban Rail Loop builders to avoid budget shock
Bidders on the first stage of the mega rail loop have been told by the Allan government to keep their spending within tight limits until at least 2028, as the state manages its cash flow.
- by Kieran Rooney and Patrick Hatch
Call to pull federal funding from Suburban Rail Loop has Liberals in a twist
Victorian Coalition MPs fear they have been hung out to dry after their federal colleagues called for the $35 billion project to be axed.
- by Annika Smethurst and Kieran Rooney
LETTERS
Letters
Where is the secured funding for the Suburban Rail Loop?
Age readers respond to the funding issues involved with the Suburban Rail Loop.
‘Cab invasions’: Metro Trains beefs up security after passengers break into driver cabins
Train drivers have reported dozens of encounters with people who have broken into cabins at the rear of trains this year.
- by Patrick Hatch
Editorial
Opinion
Victorians deserve better if we are locked into Suburban Rail Loop
The government is ploughing ahead with its tunnel despite rising costs, a lack of funding and opaque benefits. The state may be on track for a massive mistake.
- The Age's View
Opinion
Letters
Anger at rail loop makes no sense given huge spend on roads
Readers respond to the Allan government’s controversial Suburban Rail Loop, new myki troubles, and the implications of Trump’s election win.
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/melbourne-public-transport-5zh