Regional NSW
New Rail Bridge Installed at West Tamworth
Reinstatement of the West Tamworth to Westdale section of the Barraba Branch is well under way with the first of four new bridges in place.
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.
Have your say on 'Bikes on Buses in the Bush' trial
The Wagga Wagga community can help shape the state’s first ‘Bikes on Buses in the Bush’ trial, boosting connectivity across the community.
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.
More than 100,000 seniors travel cards rolled out in the regions
Just three weeks after applications for the second year of the Regional Seniors Travel Card opened, more than 100,000 cards have been issued
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.
Regional seniors travel card moves into second year
Seniors living in Regional NSW will continue to benefit from the regional seniors travel card with applications for year two opening.
Simpler cheaper fares for the bush
Bus customers in rural and regional NSW will benefit from lower fares from 1 January 2021
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.
Cootamundra Station Upgrade
Planning is currently underway to improve accessibility at Cootamundra Station.
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Investigating
Junee Station Upgrade
Planning is currently underway to improve accessibility at Junee Station.
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Investigating
Moss Vale Station Upgrade
Planning is currently underway to improve accessibility at Moss Vale Station.
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Investigating
Tuggerah Station Upgrade
Planning is currently underway to improve accessibility at Tuggerah Station.
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Investigating
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.