# Australia **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/interstate/14.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Australia category](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-australia-category/23)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 December 2024 12:50 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-australia-category/23 "2024-12-27T12:50:10Z")
An open category for discussion about transport within other states and on a federal level. Topics within this category must adhere to the following guidelines. Must be related to transport within a state other than … --- ## [Perth Metronet](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/perth-metronet/550)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 03:47 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/perth-metronet/550 "2026-10-20T03:47:10Z")
Thornlie Cockburn Line opening (level crossing removals) --- ## [TransPerth](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transperth/720)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 21:50 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transperth/720 "2026-10-12T21:50:06Z")
--- ## [Suburban Rail Loop](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/suburban-rail-loop/135)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2026 09:15 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/suburban-rail-loop/135 "2026-08-30T09:15:25Z")
This thread is for the discussion of the Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop SRL East is the first stage of the project being delivered from Cheltenham to Box Hill, with 26 kilometres of twin tunnels connecting six new underg… --- ## [High Speed Rail (HSR)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/high-speed-rail-hsr/202)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 02:37 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/high-speed-rail-hsr/202 "2026-08-18T02:37:57Z")
I was just in Japan and HSR between Tokyo and Kyoto run every 15 mins throughout the day. It’s a distance of 450 km and takes just over 2 hours with 2 stops. Cost is 140.00 AUD each way plus a reservation fee So conside… --- ## [Sydney Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-metro/189)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 11:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-metro/189 "2026-08-17T11:16:14Z")
First look at Sydney’s new Airport Metro --- ## [The Victorian Network in Photographs](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-victorian-network-in-photographs/1673)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2026 23:27 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-victorian-network-in-photographs/1673 "2026-08-16T23:27:21Z")
Use this topic to post photos you’ve taken while travelling the Victorian network! --- ## [Non-HSR Rail Upgrade Strategy](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/non-hsr-rail-upgrade-strategy/1660)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 05:02 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/non-hsr-rail-upgrade-strategy/1660 "2026-08-09T05:02:47Z")
This thread is for exploring non-HSR upgrade strategies for Australia. --- ## [The NSW Network in Photographs](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-nsw-network-in-photographs/1671)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 01:23 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/the-nsw-network-in-photographs/1671 "2026-07-15T01:23:13Z")
Use this topic to post photos you’ve taken while travelling the NSW network! --- ## [Transport Victoria](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-victoria/724)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 00:20 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-victoria/724 "2026-07-09T00:20:42Z")
PTV has been absorbed into Transport Victoria https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/ptv-is-moving-to-transport-victoria --- ## [Western Sydney Airport Rail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/western-sydney-airport-rail/392)
**Author:** [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2026 01:35 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/western-sydney-airport-rail/392 "2026-07-05T01:35:41Z")
https://x.com/CatherineKingMP/status/1907280734697746488 The first bits of track have officially been laid on the future rail link to Western Sydney Airport. Whether you live in Sydney or Melbourne, we're putting in t… --- ## [Montague street bridge](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/montague-street-bridge/1665)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 02:44 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/montague-street-bridge/1665 "2026-06-29T02:44:17Z")
From my understanding, this bridge keeps getting hit and people keep seeming to consider things like raising bridge or lowering road, but what I don’t understand is why can’t they put a series of sped humps to slow down … --- ## [Melbourne Metro Tunnel](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/melbourne-metro-tunnel/570)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2026 01:37 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/melbourne-metro-tunnel/570 "2026-06-21T01:37:03Z")
Testing, new PIDs and two seat journeys depending on your destination in the CBD. --- ## [Transport Policy of different political groups?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-policy-of-different-political-groups/1647)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2026 07:33 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-policy-of-different-political-groups/1647 "2026-06-19T07:33:01Z")
One Nation, what’s their stance on Transport? Since they have been rising lately in the polls, I’m still curious about their policies on public transport. The only thing I could find was Pauline Hanson criticising the C… --- ## [Inland Rail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/inland-rail/469)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 10:01 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/inland-rail/469 "2026-06-14T10:01:22Z")
A thread for the discussion of Inland Rail. Final designs NSW/Qld border to Gowrie --- ## [MyKi Upgrade - Contactless Payments](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/myki-upgrade-contactless-payments/426)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2026 00:28 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/myki-upgrade-contactless-payments/426 "2026-06-06T00:28:32Z")
^^New readers this year and contactless payments from 2026. --- ## [National Long Distance Coach Services](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/national-long-distance-coach-services/128)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 14:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/national-long-distance-coach-services/128 "2026-05-29T14:54:46Z")
Long-distance coach services in NSW, VIC, and WA are often supported by government subsidies, ensuring affordable and reliable connections between regional towns and cities. These services complement rail and air travel,… --- ## [Zip Visa Card on Opal NSW Transport Info Not Working](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/zip-visa-card-on-opal-nsw-transport-info-not-working/1639)
**Author:** [@brisdaz](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/brisdaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 09:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/zip-visa-card-on-opal-nsw-transport-info-not-working/1639 "2026-05-29T09:54:37Z")
Can anyone clarify whether NSW uses the same contact-less payment back-end system as SE QLD; that is contact-less payment for transport or off-line data authentication? As per subject my Zip Visa Card on Opal NSW Transp… --- ## [Electrification to Melton, Wyndham Vale & Wallan](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/electrification-to-melton-wyndham-vale-wallan/1635)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 12:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/electrification-to-melton-wyndham-vale-wallan/1635 "2026-05-27T12:54:27Z")
A discussion about the proposed Western and Northern rail plans, aimed at bringing electrification to Melton, Wyndham Vale and Wallan Pictured here is a Vline Sprinter at Wallan Station btw taken about a year ago. --- ## [Public Transport Canberra](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-canberra/330)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 07:51 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/public-transport-canberra/330 "2026-05-26T07:51:08Z")
Some interesting points raised in this video that we also have to contend with in Queensland. --- ## [Metro Tasmania](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-tasmania/403)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 17:42 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-tasmania/403 "2026-05-21T17:42:46Z")
Despite half price fares, PT ridership has declined in Tasmania. --- ## [Freight railways - Victoria](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/freight-railways-victoria/393)
**Author:** [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 03:29 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/freight-railways-victoria/393 "2026-05-19T03:29:35Z")
The Victorian Government is giving ten retired V/Line trains a new lease of life hauling freight across the state after securing a lease agreement with private freight operator Southern Shorthaul Railroad. V/Line has … --- ## [German Bus company FlixBus entering Australian market](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/german-bus-company-flixbus-entering-australian-market/787)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 11:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/german-bus-company-flixbus-entering-australian-market/787 "2026-05-14T11:54:41Z")
I wonder who they might work with, at least in Queensland I know that there is Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service, and the spirit of Queensland/Tilt train so I’m not sure if there’s room for competition on c… --- ## [Level crossing removal Victoria](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/level-crossing-removal-victoria/375)
**Author:** [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 08:57 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/level-crossing-removal-victoria/375 "2026-05-12T08:57:34Z")
We've reached an incredible milestone of 85 level crossings gone for good. Across Melbourne, our project has reduced congestion, improved safety and connected communities – take a look! There's more come, with a total … --- ## [Canberra-Sydney Rail Corridor Improvements](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/canberra-sydney-rail-corridor-improvements/180)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 00:44 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/canberra-sydney-rail-corridor-improvements/180 "2026-05-12T00:44:46Z")
This thread is for Canberra-Sydney Rail corridor improvements (non-HSR). --- ## [Metro Trains Melbourne](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-trains-melbourne/1609)
**Author:** [@Dal-yaroc](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Dal-yaroc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 11:44 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-trains-melbourne/1609 "2026-05-06T11:44:57Z")
well wear, melbourne! They will be used to replace the Comeng railcars and renew conventional suburban services. They will operate on Craigieburn, Upfield and Frankston lines from my understanding. They won’t use the met… --- ## [NSW General Public Transport and Ticketing Discussion](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/nsw-general-public-transport-and-ticketing-discussion/1586)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 23:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/nsw-general-public-transport-and-ticketing-discussion/1586 "2026-04-30T23:54:06Z")
https://www.busnews.com.au/opal-upgrade-brings-contactless-concessions-to-bus-passengers/ Opal upgrade brings contactless concessions to bus passengers Bus passengers across New South Wales are set to benefit from a m… --- ## [Melbourne Airport Rail](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/melbourne-airport-rail/384)
**Author:** [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2026 00:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/melbourne-airport-rail/384 "2026-02-25T00:55:30Z")
We're delivering airport rail – and we're investing $2 billion in Sunshine so that it's up to the job of being a major interchange for all of Victorians. It's a $2 billion upgrade that Peter Dutton thinks Victoria can d… --- ## [Sydney Light Rail - Parramatta and CBD](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-light-rail-parramatta-and-cbd/264)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 00:20 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-light-rail-parramatta-and-cbd/264 "2026-02-05T00:20:37Z")
Parramatta Light Rail Slow start 6,000 passengers per weekday x 5 weekdays x 52 weeks =\> 1.56 million passengers per year… similar to a BUZ route in Brisbane. It is expected that patronage will grow with time… … --- ## [V set Retirement](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/v-set-retirement/1466)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2026 02:59 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/v-set-retirement/1466 "2026-01-28T02:59:50Z")
End of an era as last V-set train to retire [Next page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/interstate/14.md?page=1)