Public transport
Slower than the Notre-Dame rebuild: When will Parramatta’s light rail open?
Parramatta’s mayor says he’s been stonewalled by the government when trying to get information about the project’s completion.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Sydney rail commuters face disruption from fresh round of work bans
A day after an eleventh-hour legal manoeuvre by the government, unions have filed papers seeking the right to ballot members on a new round of industrial action.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Alexandra Smith
Rail commuters face ‘delays, cancellations’ despite court blocking industrial action
Transport for NSW said on Sunday night that the union’s action would mean “delays and cancellations” throughout Monday on a selection of lines.
- by Michael McGowan and Matt O'Sullivan
Five years and $4 billion later, the verdict on our new intercity trains
The shiny new interiors, replete with faux leather arm rests and charging ports, caused huge celebration along the Central Coast line on Tuesday morning.
- by Anthony Segaert
This Sydney ferry wharf was shut down 11 years ago. Soon locals will get it back
When the wharf closed in 2013, only 48 people used it daily. But with fresh development in the area, that number will skyrocket.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Western Sydney International
Why Sydney needs these two ‘missing pieces’ of the metro rail network
The state government is under renewed pressure to extend its metro rail line to fast-growing western suburbs.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Trains
First passenger services for Sydney’s long-awaited new intercity fleet revealed
After more than four years of delays, the $4.03 billion fleet will be in operation on the Newcastle and Central Coast line from next week.
- by Chris O'Keefe
Behind schedule and over budget, NSW intercity trains a step closer to taking passengers
The safety regulator says the new Mariyung fleet, beset by years of delays, is ready for use. The NSW government is yet to commit to a start date.
- by Penry Buckley and Anthony Segaert
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Sydney Metro
Revealed: The Sydney tunnel projects where deadly dust levels hit 208 times legal limit
“All you see is clouds of dust”: Thousands of tunnel workers are being exposed to potentially deadly levels of silica.
- by Max Maddison
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Balmain
Balmain to get 24-hour weekend bus service in timetable shake-up
The arrival of around-the-clock buses on the trainless peninsula coincides with plans to jump-start the area’s nightlife.
- by Megan Gorrey
Major concessions made in crisis talks to avert Sydney rail shutdown
The state government gave the nod to more than just running 24-hour trains this weekend to progress a deal with unions.
- by Matt O'Sullivan