Siri Gamage writes that the public and media are again turning their minds to some very long standing issues in our region.
Siri Gamage
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Mudgee stands with New England
Michael Sweeney from Mudgee says regional communities are united in the battle to restore their railways, after years of being dismissed by governments and TfNSW despite strong evidence and support.
Posted inOpinion, Regulars
Between Nation Building and Commercial Project
Siri Gamage says the debate over restoring the Armidale–Queensland rail line is trapped between nation-building ideals and commercial realities, urging governments to see it as vital regional infrastructure rather than a costly local project.
Posted inSocial
Merits of Regional Rail Renewal vs a Rail Trail: Failures of Decision-Making in New England
Train advocate Siri Gamage says we are stuck between a rock and a hard place: dependent on governments to meet our transport needs, yet repeatedly let down by their inaction.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Alarm Bells Over Armidale Council’s Rail Trail Decision
Siri Gamage writer the rail trail should be built along side the existing rail corridor.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Critical Questions for the GM, ARC About His Rail Trail Plans
Recently Armidale Regional Council (ARC) General Manager James Roncon stated that he wants to “get the rail trail back on track.” In light of this, there are a number of important questions that need to be asked of the General Manager: Expenditure of Ratepayers’ Funds How much ratepayers’ money has been spent to date on […]
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.
Posted inOpinion
Explore all Transport Initiatives in our Region for Regional Growth
Siri Gamage says floods and road closures highlight why New England must preserve its rail line. Locals urge councils to back a feasibility study, not rail removal, to support future transport and regional growth.
Posted inOpinion, Solutions
Regional Growth without Public Transport? Not a Successful Formulae
There are many in New England, Regional NSW and elsewhere in Australia who contend that regional growth is possible without proper public transport -roads and rail- and only air travel to regional locations.
Posted inRegional
Need for Public Transport in northern New England
Siri Gamage calls on federal election candidates to advocate for better public transport, and restoring train services north of Armidale.