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Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

The Nationals have urged the federal government not to scrap billions of dollars of funding for the inland rail project ahead of the federal budget.

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

The so‑called grandfather of Inland Rail says the half‑built 'train to nowhere' can still be saved, pitching a private plan to finish the route.

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

The federal taxpayer's stake in Victoria's massive Suburban Rail Loop public transport project has ballooned to $6 billion, as regional rail gets the axe.

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Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Changes to the superannuation performance test will unlock more investment opportunities, the sector says, but concerns are raised over the scheme's integrity.

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

A major rail corridor spanning much of Australia's east will be left half finished due to budget blowouts as furious farmers brand it a major missed chance.

Rail service slashes weekday trains during union fight

Rail service slashes weekday trains during union fight

Commuters in an Australian capital are set to be hit by reduced weekday train services due to industrial action on the state network.

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

Train lines busier but no new free transport services

A state leader acknowledges free public transport has made train lines busier but has stopped short of offering dedicated additional services.

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Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

Construction on a long-awaited airport rail superhub is set to begin after a federal and state funding boost, putting high-speed rail now firmly on the agenda.

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Flooding has cut a major rail line, inundated roads and triggered rescues but parts of the country are welcoming potentially drought-breaking rain.

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

Passengers have been offered an apology and compensation after widespread disruptions soured a major rail line's move to full services.

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Businesses impacted by Sydney's light-rail construction are closer to compensation by a court decision that may cause changes to other infrastructure projects.

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires.

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No raining on city's parade as $15b train line opens

Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

After a spike in train surfing incidents and resulting serious injuries, a state government is installing 'nose cone' attachment to trains to try and stop it.

Backflip on plans to charge pedestrians using underpass

Locals and tourists will no longer be charged for touching on and off between two connected CBD train stations as long as they don't board a train.

Rockers on song for pop-up gigs to boost ailing CBD

An iconic Australian rocker kicked off a series of free concerts, but a critic likened the effort to 'band-aids on a bullet wound' to CBD confidence.

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Fast track urged for intercity high-speed rail project

The dream of high-speed rail has been given a push by an infrastructure advisory body that says passengers could be all aboard the swift trains before 2040.

UK police charge man over stabbing rampage on train

British police have charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder over a stabbing attack on train that wounded 11 people.

Two fighting for life after mass stabbing on UK train

British police say two people remain in life-threatening condition after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train.

'Soft launch' for long-awaited $15 billion rail tunnel

A $15 billion underground rail project has been given an opening date but full turn-up-and-go services for passengers won't be operating until the new year.

'Safety first': ban on souped up e-bikes on trains

Pushbikes modified with motors and batteries will no longer be allowed on the nation's busiest rail network after e-bike fires at two major stations.

New railway station to keep 10,000 home target on track

In a decision that "won’t be met by universal happiness" the first new train station in a decade will sit next to Australia's most expensive housing market.

Commuters spared as rail union finally agrees pay deal

After a months-long industrial battle that repeatedly brought Sydney's train network to a halt, a rail union has reached a pay agreement.

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