Category: Rail

Perth based councils call for trams

By Paul Hemsley Local governments in the Perth metropolitan area have called for light rail to be a major part of sustainable transport improvement plans from the state government. The…

Tentative steps towards rebuilding NSW

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Treasurer Mike Baird said the 2011-2012 Budget delivers getting on with the job of improving services, building infrastructure and protecting the State’s. Within the budget…

Suspending the air for fleets

New South Wales-based Eurobodalla Shire Council has introduced Firestone Rite-Rite supplementary air suspension kits from All Air Suspension for its diverse range of fleet vehicles.   The products will be…

Perth veers on road safety

Four intersections will receive safety upgrades if a City of Perth funding application is acknowledged. Totalling a cost of $685100, these projects were applied for via the ‘Black Spot’ road…

Sydney cycles feasibility study

By Paul Hemsley Neighbouring councils have each contributed funds to a feasibility study for the proposed City West Cycle Link. The cycle link is estimated to cost $5 million, with…