Public Transport
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Cross River Rail
‘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.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
Latest
Police called in after wire tampering cripples Brisbane train line
Copper cabling was stripped from a south-east Queensland rail line, causing disruption for passengers and sparking a police investigation.
- by Sean Parnell
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.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Olympic review to be given ‘golden triangle’ vision, with a hint of pineapple
The 100-day review into Brisbane’s Olympic venues for 2032 is about to begin. Here’s what one expert thinks the new panel should consider when work begins.
- by Cameron Atfield
Have 50¢ fares been enough to change the WFH trend on Fridays?
Did buses get more crowded after 50¢ fares? What impact has working from home had on public transport? We have the latest figures from Translink.
- by Felicity Caldwell
The outer Brisbane growth areas being left behind on public transport
A report on liveability across five Australian capital cities has highlighted gaps between established and growing areas. In Brisbane, one issue stands out.
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Government
Decision to slash public transport fares to 50¢ contradicted panel’s reform advice
The panel heard from a Transport Department official that “reducing fares would be an ineffectual way of increasing patronage and reducing congestion”.
- by Sean Parnell
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City council
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.
- by Matt Dennien
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City council
‘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.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Vulture Street is hilly for starters’: Passengers put out as free bus ride nearly over
The axing of one of Brisbane’s free inner-city bus loops sparks community outcry.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Perspective
Traffic
London makes CBD drivers pay up. Should Brisbane introduce a congestion tax?
Investing in roads, tunnels and pro-car infrastructure hasn’t dramatically eased traffic congestion. Is it time to start forcing some commuters to take public transport?
- by Courtney Kruk
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