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The parking hub and a sign explaining the $1 trip fee for e-scooters and e-bikes.

How a few lines of paint could ease pressure on train station parking

What would change the way you travel the first and last mile to home and work? Researchers spent months at this Brisbane train station to find out.

  • Felicity Caldwell

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Caxton Street in Brisbane during the NRL’s Magic Round.

How fans travelled to Brisbane’s latest mega event – and our lessons for 2032

Exclusive analysis of Magic Round mobile phone data shows we’ve got a long way to go to reach our Olympic targets for public and active transport.

  • Felicity Caldwell
The value of the Airtrain asset was estimated at about $50 million last year.

Airtrain valuation revealed, prompting push for compulsory buyback

Financial files value the Brisbane Airtrain concession at $45m, fuelling demands for a state takeover to bring airport trips into Translink’s 50¢ fare network.

  • Cameron Atfield
The new Exhibition Station opened last year.

Bleijie insists Ekka station will stay open during Olympics

The deputy premier has dismissed a Labor “scare campaign” after leaked minutes revealed IOC security concerns and potential station closures.

  • Cameron Atfield
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More rail pain for commuters with three weeks of track closures

Read the full details of how train services will be interrupted for key work on rail projects across south-east Queensland.

  • Felicity Caldwell
QR train.

Major train delays as signalling issue impacts rail system

Two lines are primarily affected, though the knock-on effects are also impacting the larger network.

  • Julius Dennis
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Julie Neumann, who takes her guide dog with her while navigating the city.

Public transport should be easy for everyone to use. We test if Brisbane lives up to that standard

We could be proud to show off our public transport network to the world during the 2032 Olympics – but only if we act now.

  • Felicity Caldwell
The corner where the man was hit by a bus in the Brisbane CBD, at the intersection of George Street and Turbot Street.

Bus hits pedestrian in CBD, man fighting for life

Police were investigating the crash, and had spoken to the bus driver.

  • William Davis
Commuters are set to be crammed in like sardines, with more three-car trains running as Queensland Rail blames the unions.

‘Too little, too late’: Talks fail to solve Magic Round train dispute

The union said it had extended an olive branch on Thursday to ease disruptions, but Queensland Rail dubbed it a “a fake offer”.

  • Rosanna Ryan and William Davis
An artist’s impression of the proposed Gold CityGlider, previously released by Brisbane City Council.

It’s been talked about for years, but Brisbane’s third CityGlider still hasn’t arrived

The Gold CityGlider was expected to be delivered this year, but a start date still hasn’t been announced.

  • Felicity Caldwell