Trains North have welcomed the news that the NSW Government has greenlit development of a new strategy that will lay out the pathway to a better regional rail network in NSW for passengers and freight.
Jenny Aitchison
Posted inArmidale, Narrabri, Travel
Armidale zero emission buses dubbed ‘best bus ride ever’
After only five months in, the trials of Zero Emissions Buses in Armidale are being hailed as a success, and more on the way for Narrabri.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Grants and funding, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth
New roads funding for Armidale, Tamworth
The NSW Government has announced a further $45 million to be provided to council-nominated road safety projects across regional areas, including projects at Armidale and Tamworth.
Posted inDeepwater, Emmaville, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$13.5m in road upgrades for Glen Innes
Extensive road upgrade works will be starting soon in the Glen Innes area thanks to $13.5 million from the federal and state governments, with Deepwater and Emmaville residents set to finally get a better road to their main service centre.
Posted inGunnedah
$11.5 million safety boost for Oxley Highway
The NSW Government is investing $11.5 million to improve safety on a six-kilometre stretch of the Oxley Highway, west of Gunnedah.
Posted inLocal News
NSW Speed Adviser app update to boost safety at level crossings
As part of Rural Road Safety Month, the NSW Government has unveiled a major update to its Speed Adviser App.
Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Quirindi level crossing chosen to trial new safety technology
Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas.
Posted inMoree, Narrabri, Tamworth
Build your future: Apprentices and trainees wanted for major regional transport projects
Looking for a career in Civil Construction? There are new apprentice and trainee opportunities in Moree, Narrabri and Tamworth available now.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
The first major heavy vehicle rest area for the North West
Construction has begun on the Newell Highway’s largest heavy vehicle rest area near Narrabri, NSW, as part of a $261 million pavement upgrade project. Funded by Australian and NSW governments, the project aims to reduce driver fatigue and enhance road safety with new facilities for both heavy and light vehicles, slated for completion by early 2026.
Posted inGeneral News, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Wee Waa
Finally: Spring Creek Bridge to start construction in September
Wee Waa residents got some welcome news today with confirmation that work to build the new Spring Creek Bridge on the Kamilaroi Highway is set to start in September.