Every day, hundreds of trucks barrel along highways from Melbourne to Brisbane. Some B-triple trucks stretch to 36 metres or more, more than seven times the length of an average car. Australia relies on those largely diesel-fuelled trucks for the vast majority of our intercity freight. More trucks are on the way. Infrastructure Australia predicts […]
Inland Rail
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regional
Opinion: Ever-Growing Costs of Fast Rail and Inland Rail: Is There a Better Way?
Siri Gamage questions the $90 billion price tag of the Sydney–Newcastle fast rail, arguing that investment should instead focus on regional corridors like the Great Northern Railway to unlock inland economic potential.
Posted inRegulars
Reinstating the Northern Rail Line: A Strategic Opportunity for Regional Connectivity and Resilience
Reinstating the disused Northern Rail Line offers a cost-effective way to boost freight, strengthen regional economies, and enhance resilience while Inland Rail construction remains stalled in Queensland.