Category: Transport

Queensland’s extensive system of freight lines could soon be integrated with the existing national network if an investigation by the federal rail operator can prove it’s a viable move.

Frustrated locals and tourists alike can now find the capital’s wealth of well-hidden resources thanks to some revealing smartphone innovation.

The Australian Capital Territory has embarked on the first stages of its light rail rollout after a consortium to deliver technical advice on how to integrate small trains into the city’s existing infrastructure was appointed.

  By Paul Hemsley The issue of safely managing the growing numbers of people using personal mobility scooters to get around town has been a longstanding concern for local governments,…

By Mark Bruzzone* The concept of ‘liveable cities’ has become an increasingly used term when talking about planning and designing urban areas. The desire to tackle challenges such as population…

By Professor Edward Blakely* The United States has dealt with more disasters in the last four years than any period in nearly a century. This path of destruction has been…

By Paul Hemsley The New South Wales government has awarded a major contract to two Italian companies to build the so-called ‘skytrain’ section of the long-awaited $8.3 billion North West…

By Paul Hemsley Canberra’s long awaited light rail project is gaining momentum as the Capital Metro Agency has commenced a search for technical advisers to guide the project towards its…

By Paul Hemsley and Julian Bajkowski The long-awaited $8.3 billion North West Rail Link in Sydney is finally showing signs of leaving the station after the New South Wales government…

Analysis: Julian Bajkowski Cost conscious Prime Minister Tony Abbott and hundreds of his fellow parliamentarians could soon have to get to work in a more humble Toyota Camry if Holden…