‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
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Vandals attack French railways before Olympic ceremony
Vandals have targeted France's high-speed rail network with co-ordinated attacks that brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Vandals paralyse French trains before Olympic ceremony
Vandals and arsonists have targeted France's high-speed rail network with attacks that have brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Arson attacks paralyse French trains before Olympics
Vandals have hit France's rail network in a "calculated, co-ordinated" assault that's caused major disruption just hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.
French rail arson attacks paralyse Olympic-ready Paris
France's national rail company SNCF says it will ensure transport for all Olympic delegations after arson attacks paralysed train travel to Paris.
Delay to derail $12.8b cost of Metro Tunnel: auditor
The cost of the Melbourne's Metro Tunnel will blow out even further as continency funding runs dry due to a nine-month completion delay.
Derailed: Metro Tunnel cost to blow out beyond $12.8b
A nine-month delay and contingency money running out has been blamed for the total cost of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel blowing out beyond $12.8 billion.
‘No guarantee’ of airport line deal before 2026 poll
Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.
Freight expectations: inland rail father’s green dream
More than a decade after getting kicked off the nation building project he spearheaded, Everald Compton is back to finish the job and realise his dream.
Mediator appointed to end Melbourne Airport rail fight
A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.
Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat
A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.
Calls to complete Inland Rail to Queensland
The Queensland Government remains resolute that the 1700km Inland Rail project must reach Brisbane amid delays in approvals and funding.
Car lobby calls for more trains to prevent gridlock
Experts say Adelaide's rail network needs major expansion to prevent an influx of new residents bringing road traffic to a standstill.
‘Everyone deserves to arrive home’: plan for safer rail
Better technology and education are part of a new national strategy to eliminate deaths and injury at Australia's 22,000 level crossings.
New transport minister reveals costs of major projects
The cost of 32 major road and rail projects across Queensland has almost doubled, with new Transport Minister Bart Mellish promising transparency on the issue.
Drivers, bus users can’t escape new train text alerts
NSW is the latest state to use geo-targeted SMS messages to warn commuters about train disruptions - whether or not they're using the rail network.
Young workers sought to fill 70,000 railway jobs gap
Australia's railway industry is looking to recruit thousands of young Australians amid a global worker shortage and huge investments in transport.
Transport tsar reveals Minns friendship, Labor links
The NSW transport secretary has denied there is any conspiracy behind his appointment and declared Chris Minns a friend, which the premier later downplayed.
Wrong trains figure a stuff up, not cover up: minister
A Queensland minister has sought to clear the air over a train contact announcement that led to claims the government was hiding a $2.4 billion cost blowout.
High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track
Board appointments for the new high-speed rail authority have been announced and will oversee the proposed fast train network on the east coast.
Inland Rail project build blows out to $31.4 billion
An independent review into the Inland Rail project has revealed it faces serious problems, but the Albanese government is pushing ahead.
Concerns over major rail project brushed off
Concerns over the potential delay of a major Queensland rail project have been brushed off as "hysteria" by the state's transport minister.
Train making off the rails, but plan to get on track
As the federal government develops a national railway plan, a report has found $1.85 billion has been wasted due to state-only train manufacturing policies.
Billion-dollar rail deal to take trucks off the road
A major transport company has signed an 11-year deal to put more shipments on Australian railways, cutting trucks and carbon emissions.
Inland Rail review identifies ‘significant concerns’
An independent review of the Inland Rail project to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will expose "significant concerns" with the project.
Downer EDI chosen to make 65 trains in regional Qld
Downer EDI is the preferred supplier of 65 new Queensland trains at a new hub in the city of Maryborough with a contract to be signed next month.
$400m freight terminal coming to Melbourne
A $400 million freight terminal slated for Melbourne's north by 2025 will reduce congestion on the city's roads, developers say.
Australia to make electric buses go round
More electric buses could be made in Australia after one state announced plans to seek feedback into manufacturing more vehicles.
Project savings could extend Sydney Metro
Sydney's next Metro extension could be paid for with savings from the bumper transport project line-up in NSW, according to a new analysis.
Rail strikes to end as NSW govt makes deal
The NSW government has finally cut a deal with the rail union to modify a fleet of trains after months of bitter negotiation and strikes.
‘It’s time’: NSW Labor prepares for 2023
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has promised a fresh start for the state if his party wins in March after nearly 12 years in opposition.