Firefighter ban casts shadow over Sydney metro line opening date
The powerful firefighters’ union has banned members from taking part in evacuation drills and other critical exercises, just three weeks before the planned opening to passengers.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Sydney’s toll road shake-up is coming. The scene is set for a showdown
The NSW government will push ahead with an overhaul of the city’s patchwork of toll roads, putting it on a collision course with motorway giant Transurban.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
The 40 bus routes that Sydney needs, according to experts
A network of rapid bus routes is deemed critical to boosting connections to parts of Sydney poorly served by public transport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opening date revealed for Sydney’s mega metro rail line under harbour
The opening to passengers of the mega rail line under the heart of the city will happen on a Sunday in early August.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
When the motorway link from Sydney Airport to WestConnex will open
When the $2.6 billion Sydney Gateway is opened, it will have capacity for 100,000 vehicles a day.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Inside the high-tech nerve centre bracing for Sydney’s new metro line
Unpredictable passenger behaviour is at the forefront of controllers’ minds as they prepare for the opening of the second stage of the city’s metro rail network.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney bus shake-up for opening of major new metro train line
Five bus routes will be axed, 11 altered and frequencies on about two dozen increased when the new metro line opens in August.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Spike in NSW passenger train faults sparks urgent repair project
New figures show train faults have increased almost one-third in the past year, resulting in cancellations and delays to services.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Revealed: Plans for new 11km light-rail run on one of Sydney’s busiest roads
The plans from a consortium behind the city’s light-rail network include about 21 stops along the new route.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
How much your Opal fares will rise on Monday
Fear not – the weekly cap will stay in place, as will discounted Friday travel.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Revealed: The high-speed rail line Sydney needs first
The British expert who led a review into fast rail in NSW says the proposed high-speed train line will need to be staged due to its enormous cost and engineering challenges.
- by Matt O'Sullivan