Public transport
‘Expensive feast’: At $15 million a day, Sydney’s mega rail projects hit costly speed bumps
On latest estimates, the cost of three massive rail lines sits at a staggering $56 billion.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Secret documents cast doubt over cost of Sydney’s new airport rail line
The government insists the train line is on budget despite confidential documents showing it is now expected to cost $2 billion more than previously disclosed.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘The government is refusing to listen’: Rolling action to impact NSW trains
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union and NSW Government are locked in a stalemate over wages and safety issues.
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Sydney’s mega rail projects running into ‘high’ safety, financial risks
The dire risks confronting Australia’s biggest public transport projects, including safety threats and cost blowouts, are revealed in a confidential government report.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Dispute over rail entity dents trust between NSW Treasury and watchdog: report
The report warns trust between Treasury and the auditor-general has been eroded by the stand-off last year over the controversial rail corporation.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
NSW road workers to join rail staff in walking off the job on Thursday
Hundreds of NSW road workers, construction crews and other transport staff will strike for 24 hours from early on Thursday over the government’s wages offer.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney Harbour Tunnel tolls to stay, deeper tunnel possible for new crossing
The NSW government has finally conceded that tolls will remain on the tunnel, despite the existing charging regime expiring next month after 30 years.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
In a post-pandemic world, 30 per cent of work will be at home: study
The research also suggests employers could use working from home to limit wage growth and that employees would sacrifice a portion of their income to preserve their right to work from home.
- by Michael Koziol
Sydney commuters brace for train disruptions as workers vow to stop work
Rail passengers face significant delays to train services on Thursday after rail workers vowed to press on with a planned four-hour stoppage.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Redevelopment plans for historic Sydney rail workshops unveiled
Buildings up to 28 storeys will be constructed on 10 hectares of railway land near Redfern station in central Sydney under state government plans.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
