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Four new rail station designs are now open for public comment as part of a $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The designs are for the Kuraby, Trinder Park, Woodridge and Kingston station precincts in south-east Queensland. Transport Minister […]
South Australia is targeting scrap metal thieves by giving police officers more powers and regulating the market. This week, the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 was introduced into state parliament to address growing theft of copper piping and metal parts from
Queensland Rail’s North Coast rail line across Far North, North and Central part of the state have reopened after track closures for repairs. Queensland Rail’s Head of Regional Scott Cornish says it is fantastic to see the upgrades completed during
Shorncliffe rail station’s air raid shelter is to be restored as it closes for more than six months as part of a major facelift. Queensland Rail says the Brisbane station’s carpark will partially close on October 16 so that site
Queensland has unveiled new designs for two level crossing removals as part of the $5.75 billion Logan-Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. The crossings (at Kuraby and Bethania) are among five to be removed in a 20km corridor stretching between Kuraby and
Commuters need to take greater care to be safer at train stations, Queensland Rail says. The call was made as Qld Rail released footage of near misses, falls and customers rushing for the train as train doors close. VIDEO: watch
Trams are out and buses are in as the Queensland Government rules out a fourth stage expansion of the light rail network on the Gold Coast. The government says nearly two-thirds of 5600 submissions made during public consultations opposed the
Two steam trains are due to ‘race’ through Sydney suburbs early next month as part of the 2025 Transport Heritage Expo. Dubbed the Great Train Race, the 124-year-old steam locomotive 3001 will go head-to-head against the 108-year-old express locomotive 3526. The
Gold Coast and Beenleigh rail commuters in south-east Queensland will need to allow for extra travel time late next month. Major weekday and weekend track closures are due to run from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, October 12. Qld Rail
