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February 15, 2023 | Metros

NSW developing business cases for four new metro lines

The plans plug gaps in the west of Sydney’s growing network.

December 19, 2022 | Infrastructure

Australian major projects face delays and cost overruns

Labour shortages and rising materials costs may force postponement.

December 2, 2022 | Policy

Australian parliament passes high-speed rail authority legislation

The bill delivers on an election commitment to establish the authority.

June 13, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Sydney trains to run on renewable energy

Renewable energy will power the entire Sydney rail network within four years, under an ambitious state government plan.

March 29, 2021 | News

Upgrade of Melbourne - NSW border line complete

Speed restrictions on the line have restricted freight and passenger train operation for months.

November 24, 2020 | Financial

NSW commits record sum to transport infrastructure in 20-21

THE New South Wales state government has allocated a record $A 14bn ($US 10.18bn) in the 2020-21 state budget to support transport infrastructure projects.

May 26, 2020 | Infrastructure

NSW government awards $A 600m suburban network upgrade contracts

THE New South Wales (NSW) government has signed two construction contracts worth around $A 600m ($US 397.3m) to modernise and upgrade the suburban rail network around Sydney.

April 8, 2020 | Infrastructure

Tenders launched for Sydney Metro West tunnelling

THE New South Wales (NSW) government has launched a tender process to build nearly 50km of tunnels between Greater Parramatta and the Sydney city centre for the Sydney Metro West project.

March 4, 2019 | Australia/NZ

Transport for NSW extends New Intercity Fleet order

TRANSPORT for New South Wales (NSW) has exercised a $A130m ($US 92m) option with the RailConnect joint venture for 42 additional New Intercity Fleet EMU cars, which will be used on inter-city services from Sydney to Newcastle, the Central Coast, South Coast and the Blue Mountains.

February 6, 2019 | Australia/NZ

More Waratah Series 2 EMUs for Sydney Trains

NEW South Wales minister for transport and tnfrastructure Mr Andrew Constance announced on February 6 that a further 17 Waratah Series 2 double-deck EMUs will be ordered to accommodate rising demand on the Sydney Trains suburban network.

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