Secret report reveals controversial NSW rail corporation told to ‘reframe’ its battered image
Internal documents also show the government-controlled Transport Asset Holding Entity plans to spend $34.5 million on consultants over four years.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Adele Ferguson
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Secret plans to sell, rezone and develop land across Sydney railways
The strategy by a controversial rail corporation includes new hotels and rezoning dozens of sites near train stations for high-density developments.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Adele Ferguson
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Steering dramas force government to recommission retired Manly ferry
Internal ministerial documents reveal the NSW government has had to bring back the classic Queenscliff ferry after steering problems will shut down its sister ship, the Collaroy.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Public transport fare rise to be kept to a minimum, new Opal app to bundle with Uber
With a decision on Opal fares imminent, Transport Minister David Elliott sought to assure commuters that ticket prices for the next 12 months would be considered with “their hip pocket in mind” amid surging inflation.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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NSW’s mega transport project boom hits the skids
It is a pivotal moment for a Coalition state government which has staked its reputation as a builder that can deliver major transport projects.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘Radically faster’: Parramatta at centre of NSW’s high-speed rail future
The geographic centre of Sydney has been singled out as a location for a major hub for dedicated fast rail lines to Newcastle, Wollongong and the state’s west.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Tom Rabe
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Congestion tax in the mix for Sydney CBD, secret document reveals
Distance-based road user charges and a congestion tax will be considered by the NSW government under plans to overhaul the transport network.
- by Tom Rabe and Matt O'Sullivan
Delays to new bus shelters leave Sydney commuters waiting in the rain
The slow rollout of hundreds of new bus-stop shelters, bins and seats in the central city is frustrating commuters.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Controversial rail corporation granted another two-year tax break
The corporation, which controls billions of dollars’ worth of the state’s rail assets, is supposed to turn a profit by charging Sydney Trains and NSW Trains.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘Absolutely nuts’: Liberal NSW minister questions cut to federal petrol tax
Senior NSW government minister Rob Stokes argues the fuel excise cut benefits large oil companies and will undermine a transition to electric vehicles.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Tom Rabe
Inflation triggers surge in tolls for Sydney motorways
Motorists are facing one of the biggest quarterly increases in tolls in years on many of the city’s motorways.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Tom Rabe