Minns to western Sydney: it’s time eastern suburbs soaked up housing

Sydney’s east and north need to ‘pay up’, making up for years of lower population growth while outer suburbs took more than ...

Ban on converted e-bikes to come into effect on trains across Sydney, NSW

A ban on the use of converted e-bikes on trains throughout Sydney and NSW will come into effect this weekend. Riders caught ...
The Mandarin

Bums on seats… or not: NSW auditor wrestles the big public transport issues

Transport’s plan to cut train guards backfired -- and the audit says the government should have seen it coming. Ignore unions at your peril.
Railway Technology

NSW Government allocates significant funding for rail projects

The funding will help update older signalling systems with smart technology across the North Shore and Central Sydney regions. Credit: Kranich17 from Pixabay. The New South Wales (NSW) Government in ...
Railway Technology

NSW to fund Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line upgrade works

The Tamworth Intermodal Rail Line upgrade will facilitate rail freight movement supporting local businesses. Credit: Martin Winkler from Pixabay. Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has ...

Common Aus train act now illegal

The year 2025 has seen some of the biggest shifts to Australian road rules, and motorists are being warned of more changes on ...

Massive fines incoming for converted e-bikes brought on NSW Trains, Metro lines

Aussies riding on Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink or Metro services will be heavily fined if they bring onboard a converted ...
World Socialist Web Site

Australia: NSW rail union calls limited industrial action after government rejects concessionary deal

Workers on the New South Wales (NSW) passenger rail network plan to resume industrial action this month, after the state government rejected a wage-slashing deal proposed by the Rail, Tram and Bus ...
NSW Government

Peats Ferry Bridge back to full speed after $39 million restoration

The Minns Labor Government is today celebrating the restoration of one of NSW’s great engineering landmarks, with the $39 million restoration of the Peats Ferry Bridge at Mooney Mooney now complete.
Libcom

Wildcat Strike in NSW Railways 27/11/20

A wildcat strike by rail workers today 27/11/20 caused major chaos in the rail system. The action was taken over the testing of new Driver Only Operation (DOO) of new interurban trains. The new trains ...

E-bike fines of $1100 kick in across NSW amid safety crackdown

Riding on NSW trains, trams and buses with a converted e-bike is now a fineable offence in NSW. The new rule — and the maximum $1100 penalty for those caught breaking it — comes into effect on ...
World Socialist Web Site

Australia: NSW rail workers continue industrial action despite union-government backroom talks

New South Wales (NSW) rail workers will proceed with industrial action over wages, conditions and safety this week, in a long-running dispute over a new enterprise agreement (EA). Sydney Trains guard ...