Trams
Some commuters can finally ditch myki cards. But there are key exceptions
Those on trams and buses will still need a physical card. And myki passes won’t be supported by the new system.
- Daniella White and Patrick Hatch
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A stranger assaulted Hannah on a tram. She may never have reported him if not for this
It was a busy weekday when Hannah spotted a man acting erratically on her train. When she changed to a tram to escape him, he followed, and then assaulted her in broad daylight.
- Bridget McArthur
Length of delay to Sydney’s new airport metro line hinges on ‘big negotiation’
The transport minister has told Sydney Metro to protect taxpayers then “open the line when they can”.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Tram fire forces services to stop on Sydney light rail lines for hours
The small fire on the tram’s roof forced services to be suspended for several hours on Thursday as the private operator assessed the risk to its fleet.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Standing room only: Melbourne’s busiest tram routes revealed
Some passengers are battling for a strap on the 96 while others relax in their own booth on the 82. New data reveals which of Melbourne’s twenty-four tram routes are the most crowded.
- Gemma Grant
The most popular routes in Brisbane revealed as public transport surges
Interesting trends emerged from the 190 million public transport trips recorded in the last 12 months of 50¢ fares.
- William Davis
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Revealed: Long-delayed Sydney light rail line will now be built in two sections
A riverside suburb notorious for its lack of public transport will finally have a way out. But not any time soon.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney’s new tourist drawcard heaves with visitors over long weekend
Almost a week after opening, the city’s $836 million fish market is drawing major crowds, leaving operators to brace for even bigger numbers on Australia Day.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Inside the transport mega-projects that have reshaped Sydney’s future
The sheer scale of the build over the past decade has well exceeded expectations. But the next 10 years are likely to disappoint.
- Matt O'Sullivan