SMH: Second firm takes legal action over Sydney’s ‘disastrous’ light rail
The disaster that is Sydney’s light rail project demonstrates Andrew Constance’s complete incompetence and recklessness. Not only is the project (a single light rail line down one street) billions over budget it is running years overdue, inconveniencing hundreds of thousands of Sydneysiders every day. Now, another company is suing the NSW Government. This story comes […] Read More »
Gladys Berejiklian sets 18-month deadline to fix congestion woes
This story comes from a Government who are already running far behind schedule and soaring over budget on every project that they get their hands on. Chris Preston, RTBU NSW Bus & Tram Division Secretary said, “This is just an attempt to convince voters that the NSW Liberal Government is doing something about our shocking congestion here in Sydney. But […] Read More »
Secret documents detailing Sydney’s $2.1b light rail won’t be released
Once again, this NSW Government is shrouding it’s transport projects in secrecy. The public deserve to know where their tax payer dollars are going, and it looks like most of it is going down the drain. Read an excerpt from the Sydney Morning Herald below, or full article here by Matt O’Sullivan. The Opposition’s attempt to force […] Read More »
Treasurer hands down NSW Budget
The NSW Government has today handed down its 2016/17 budget. While public transport does get a boost, from a transport perspective it is very road heavy, with $2.9 billion set aside for West Connex alone. Read More »
If you build it, they will ride: Dulwich Hill tram
A week after opening, Sydney’s newest piece of public transport is already sometimes too crowded for all the people who want to use it. The tram that runs from Central Station into the inner west was once a boutique line, almost always offering a seat to the relatively few commuters catching it between Lilyfield, Pyrmont […] Read More »
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- Commuters forced to pay for inferior service as fare free zone lifted & Commuters reminded to respect drivers 18 February, 2019
- Media release: Bus drivers welcome commitment to bring back Bronte buses; end bus privatisation 14 February, 2019
- Media Release: Newcastle commuters continue to suffer from bungled transport projects 7 February, 2019
- Bus tragedy in Kingsgrove 29 January, 2019
- RTBU Media Release: Transport workers question unaccounted $84 million 28 January, 2019