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Build High Speed Rail and the passengers will come
Federal Labor's announcement that it will establish a High Speed Rail Authority and invest over $1 billion in land acquisitions as the first stage in delivering an east coast High Speed Rail network shows that rail transport is finally back on track in Australia.
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Safety has a price: RTBU calls for adequate staffing
Recent distressing and dangerous rail incidents on Melbourne’s Metro network have prompted calls from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to increase safety staff on trains and platforms.
SA Minister for Transport walks all over Eyre Peninsula Grain Line
SA Transport Minister Stephan Knoll and Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsay are out of touch with the Eyre Peninsula community and swimming against the tide of global transport.
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Ramsay must step in to save Eyre Peninsula Rail Line
With the Federal election just a fortnight away, rail workers and the Port Lincoln community are calling on Member for Grey Rowan Ramsay MP to step and save the Eyre Peninsula Grain line before it’s too late.
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Major parties must commit to High Speed Rail to Northern NSW
The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) today called on the major parties to commit to a plan for a High Speed Rail link between Brisbane and Northern NSW.
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Out of the shadows: Ministers should come out of hiding and start debating
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) today called on the major parties and media networks to spark up the Federal election campaign by conducting open debates on issues such as transport and industrial relations.
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Maldon-Dombarton funding crucial for Illawarra and South Coast
It's as elusive as the Loch Ness Monster, but a $50 million funding commitment from Federal Labor means that the Maldon-Dombarton rail link might actually become a reality.
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Hobart Bus Drivers to Stop Work on Tuesday
Hobart bus drivers will stop work for four hours on Tuesday 23 April 2019 in an escalation of their dispute with Metro Tasmania.
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ARTC Board stack a disgraceful act by desperate government
Today’s appointment of a new Board Member to the ARTC, and the re-appointment of three current Board Members, is a disgraceful act by a desperate government.
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