Freight
Extension of Consultation For the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor
Consultation for the Lower Hunter Freight Corridor has been extended until 31 August due to COVID-19 restrictions in place across NSW.
Freight Community System
Transport for NSW is seeking input from freight industry stakeholders to inform a Strategic Business Case for a Freight Community System.
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Level Crossing Changes Puts New Rail Line on Track
As work continues on reactivating the railway line between West Tamworth and Westdale, a pedestrian crossing at Bridge St will be closed.
Have Your Say on Lower Hunter Freight Corridor
A proposed route for a future rail freight corridor around Newcastle has been put out for public consultation.
Berry to Bomaderry Rail Upgrade on Track
The upgrading of rail line between Berry and Bomaderry is well underway to provide a boost for rail freight through the region.
Cowra Lines Moves to Concept Design Phase
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender to develop a concept design for the Cowra Lines to establish if reactivation is feasible.
Maryvale Passing Loop to Boost Rail Services
A passing loop being constructed at Maryvale will help ease congestion on the railway between Orange and Dubbo.
$15 Million Upper Hunter Shire Roadworks to Power Ahead
Bunnan Road, Moonan Brook Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road are part of a $15 million program to improve roads in The Hunter.
Boosting Productivity and Access at the Farmgate
A pilot is currently underway to make it simpler for high productivity vehicles in using local roads from the farm gate to a main road.
Road Freight Keeps on Trucking in NSW through Weather Crisis
To assist the movement of supermarket and medical supplies after recent weather events, road freight access on key routes will be expanded.
New Junee to Griffith Rail Loop at Coolamon Under Way
Design and planning work will begin on the intermediate passing loop (Junee to Griffith line) at Coolamon as part of Fixing Country Rail.
Junee to Griffith Rail Project Fast Tracks Freight
Trackwork begins on the Junee to Griffith line which will allow for 25 TAL (tonne axle load) trains.
Mount Murray Loop Extension Providing Freight Boost
Work has been completed on a rail crossing loop at Mount Murray to improve traffic movements on the line.
New Bridges Boost Freight Across the Upper Hunter
Fixing Country Roads has funded the upgrading of bridges at Gresford and Lostock in the Upper Hunter.
Road Upgrade Boosts Freight between Leeton and Narrandera
A Fixing Country Roads upgrade of Colinroobie Road will improve freight connectivity between Leeton and Narrandera.
Communities Celebrate Completion of Pacific Highway Upgrade
The final section of the Pacific Highway upgrade, from Woolgoolga to Ballina, is now open to traffic.
Gunnedah's Bloomfield Street Upgrade Fit for Freight
Bloomfield Street Gunnedah has been upgraded as part of a 1.8 kilometre bypass to assist heavy vehicles through town.
Extra Storage for Containers at Port Botany
There will be a temporary easing of container storage limits at Port Botany.
Transport Cuts Red Tape for Harvest
With a bumper crop season, red tape has been cut to allow for easier transport movements this harvest.
Bridging Two Capitals to Boost Freight
A new bridge crossing the Richmond River on the Pacific Highway at Wardell will assist Sydney/Brisbane freight movements.