Public Transport
Milestone Brisbane underground rail test cancelled amid union tensions
Cross River Rail’s lead contractor has delayed this weekend’s first train trip underground as part of Queensland’s biggest infrastructure project.
- by Tony Moore
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50 new buses announced to tackle overcrowding as 50c fares loom
Two weeks after Brisbane City Council warned extra buses were needed to cover passenger demand, the state government has added new buses to the fleets of Brisbane City Council and eight private bus companies.
- by Tony Moore
Perspective
Perspective
Brisbane bus drivers’ dangerous habit makes me see red
While council bus drivers mostly do a fantastic job, something is clearly amiss in the city.
- by Cameron Atfield
Roma Street to the Gabba in under 4 minutes: Taking Brisbane’s underground in 2026
It’s July 2026 and I’m rushing from the new Roma Street Station to the Gabba. What might have taken me 40 minutes in traffic, is now a journey of less than four minutes under the Brisbane River.
- by Tony Moore
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Cross River Rail
Brisbane’s first underground train to be tested before Christmas
The first train on Brisbane’s $6.3 billion underground Cross River Rail will be tested before Christmas, as the mega project enters its third stage.
- by Tony Moore
Timetable pressure, not older drivers, should be focus of bus review: union
Bus drivers are being forced to hurry through their routes or make up time on meal breaks, their union says, as council flags more health checks for older drivers.
- by Tony Moore
Woolloongabba Cross River Rail: From seat to street
Have a look at the new Woolloongabba underground station from train seat to street
‘A revolution is coming to transport in the south-east’: First Metro routes revealed
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the new shared revenue agreement with state government means 10 Brisbane Metro megabuses can now roll out earlier than planned.
- by Tony Moore
Extra 160,000 bus services a year under landmark fare deal
Bus fare revenue that now goes to the state government will be shared with Brisbane City Council to allow extra services.
- by Tony Moore
Increase in SEQ train disruptions as 50¢ fare trial looms
Queensland Rail says it is meeting its targets for having the trains run on time. A commuter group says the evidence suggests otherwise.
- by Tony Moore
Don’t Go, Card: Software problems put brakes on smart ticketing rollout
Passengers might have to wait until mid-2025 to use a credit card, mobile or smartwatch to pay their fare on any of the 1200 Brisbane City Council buses.
- by Tony Moore