# \#airplanes **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tag/airplanes/6.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [Sydney Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-metro/189)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2026 11:03 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/sydney-metro/189 "2026-10-31T11:03:46Z")
First look at Sydney’s new Airport Metro --- ## [Finish the Job: Build Brisbane’s Missing Busways](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/finish-the-job-build-brisbane-s-missing-busways/1792)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2026 11:23 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/finish-the-job-build-brisbane-s-missing-busways/1792 "2026-10-27T11:23:55Z")
If Metro expansion is what gets more busway built, great! Brisbane’s eastern suburbs in particular have waited long enough. Eastern Busway should lead Brisbane’s next wave of public transport investment Better Tr… --- ## [Varsity Lakes to the Border - Gold Coast Airport (OOL)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/varsity-lakes-to-the-border-gold-coast-airport-ool/794)
**Author:** [@Verbatim9](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Verbatim9)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 16:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/varsity-lakes-to-the-border-gold-coast-airport-ool/794 "2026-10-26T16:55:53Z")
Together with Tom Tait 87% of people want heavy rail extended from Varsity Lakes the border, according to the latest reader poll in the GC Bulletin. https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/light-rail-stage… --- ## [Brisbane Airtrain](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-airtrain/130)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 05:35 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-airtrain/130 "2026-10-26T05:35:02Z")
Topic for discussions about AirTrain, the privately owned heavy rail line servicing the international and domestic terminals at Brisbane Airport. One of the major transport issues to be considered in the lead up to … --- ## [Airport transit bus services](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/airport-transit-bus-services/1438)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 10:58 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/airport-transit-bus-services/1438 "2026-10-01T10:58:16Z")
I think that this is something that should urgently be brought to attention with members that I haven’t yet seen discussed. Besides Brisbane airports’ bizarre situation with public transport, of the main domestic and in… --- ## [Should Carbridge Brisbane have routes that go outside the Airport? Carbridge is the operator of the Terminal Shuttles](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/should-carbridge-brisbane-have-routes-that-go-outside-the-airport-carbridge-is-the-operator-of-the-terminal-shuttles/1760)
**Author:** [@Busman66](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Busman66)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 04:31 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/should-carbridge-brisbane-have-routes-that-go-outside-the-airport-carbridge-is-the-operator-of-the-terminal-shuttles/1760 "2026-09-30T04:31:19Z")
I reckon Carbridge could have like an airport-express style route system run by Volvo B8RLE (Gemilang) into different parts of Brisbane. --- ## [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… --- ## [Metro Like BRT’s for Regional Cities?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-like-brt-s-for-regional-cities/1709)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 12:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/metro-like-brt-s-for-regional-cities/1709 "2026-08-18T12:32:29Z")
Could BRT like Brisbane Metro, Sunshine Coast Wave or the GC Surfer be feasible for other regional cities such as Townsville and Cairns. If so, then a metro from Thuringowa to the CBD via JCU would be nice for Townsvill… --- ## [Northern Suburbs Rail Link (A proposal)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/northern-suburbs-rail-link-a-proposal/1702)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2026 06:03 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/northern-suburbs-rail-link-a-proposal/1702 "2026-08-14T06:03:12Z")
This is my proposal for a new rail tunnel in the Northern Suburbs between Mayne and Carseldine with new platforms at Albion and then new stations at Kedron Brook, Kedron & Chermside before emerging near Zilmere and stopp… --- ## [2026-08-10: Train line numbering](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-08-10-train-line-numbering/1698)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 00:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-08-10-train-line-numbering/1698 "2026-08-10T00:53:29Z")
BTQ strongly supports the introduction of train line numbering for SEQ. Line numbering improves the legibility of the rail network, is common practice throughout the world and matches what we already do on buses, ferries… --- ## [Train Line Numbering - an idea whose time has come](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/train-line-numbering-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/1697)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 23:29 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/train-line-numbering-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/1697 "2026-08-09T23:29:33Z")
BTQ strongly supports the introduction of train line numbering for SEQ. This is a common practice throughout the world and simply matches what we already do on buses, ferries and trams. Quotes attributable to Ro… --- ## [2026-07-31 - Airtrain Sues Qld State Gov](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-07-31-airtrain-sues-qld-state-gov/1691)
**Author:** [@ari](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 10:19 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-07-31-airtrain-sues-qld-state-gov/1691 "2026-07-31T10:19:42Z")
Airtrain has announced they will be suing the Queensland government for 4.75 million dollars, for losses incurred due to the introduction of 50c fares. Although airport stations are excluded from 50 cent fares, Airtrain … --- ## [Transport Project Costs and Funding - Incl. (PPP, BOT, DBFO)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-project-costs-and-funding-incl-ppp-bot-dbfo/1476)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 07:29 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-project-costs-and-funding-incl-ppp-bot-dbfo/1476 "2026-07-23T07:29:47Z")
Currently in Auckland transport infrastructure delivery, public transport services, and transport planning is managed by Auckland Transport, a council controlled organisation which seems more or less equivalent to transl… --- ## [Bus to Cairns Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/bus-to-cairns-airport/1642)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 04:08 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/bus-to-cairns-airport/1642 "2026-07-23T04:08:13Z")
I have noticed there have been calls for a Bus to service Townsville Airport. I want to add to those calls, Cairns Airport also deserves a Bus service. Cairns is the Gateway to Far North Queensland. Its airport is used b… --- ## [2026-07-21 - Bus to Cairns Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-07-21-bus-to-cairns-airport/1682)
**Author:** [@ari](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 09:07 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-07-21-bus-to-cairns-airport/1682 "2026-07-21T09:07:40Z")
BTQ is pleased to learn that the state government has listened to community calls for a Cairns airport bus with the announcement of route 100. This service will run half-hourly from 4am to 10:30pm, 7 days a week serving … --- ## [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… --- ## [Better Transport Queensland Calls for Strategic Transport Investment Ahead of State Budget](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-calls-for-strategic-transport-investment-ahead-of-state-budget/1661)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 21:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-calls-for-strategic-transport-investment-ahead-of-state-budget/1661 "2026-06-22T21:00:20Z")
With the State Budget being delivered today, Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) says this year’s funding decisions will determine whether Queensland’s transport network is ready for the post‑Olympics decade of rapid… --- ## [2026-06-09: Townsville Airport Bus Announced](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-06-09-townsville-airport-bus-announced/1646)
**Author:** [@ari](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 12:06 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-06-09-townsville-airport-bus-announced/1646 "2026-06-10T12:06:11Z")
BTQ is pleased to learn that the state government has listened to community calls for a Townsville airport bus with the recently announced route 222, starting on the 29th of June. This service will run hourly from 4am to… --- ## [2026-06-01: Buses to Townsville Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-06-01-buses-to-townsville-airport/1641)
**Author:** [@ari](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 10:34 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2026-06-01-buses-to-townsville-airport/1641 "2026-06-01T10:34:32Z")
Townsville airport is one of the busiest airports in the state, and yet travellers and workers in the regional city are entirely unable to take public transport, instead forced to rely on options such as taxis, rideshare… --- ## [So I think we should revisit the concept of a Western Bypass Tunnel?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/so-i-think-we-should-revisit-the-concept-of-a-western-bypass-tunnel/1545)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 06:58 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/so-i-think-we-should-revisit-the-concept-of-a-western-bypass-tunnel/1545 "2026-03-25T06:58:01Z")
Specifically dump the Gympie road tunnel and instead joint the NWTC corridor with the dumped Centenary Highway Bypass Tunnel and include a Stafford road bypass tunnel to also connect this new tunnel to the Airport link. … --- ## [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… --- ## [Why does Queensland always get left out in terms of Transport funding?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/why-does-queensland-always-get-left-out-in-terms-of-transport-funding/1450)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 17:42 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/why-does-queensland-always-get-left-out-in-terms-of-transport-funding/1450 "2026-01-14T17:42:44Z")
I know transport is a state responsibility but if you look at the federal government funds, we arent getting our fair share. Most federal funding is pouring into other states including Sydneys new metro and Airport, Pert… --- ## [Proposal - A new Interchange for those accessing Brisbane Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/proposal-a-new-interchange-for-those-accessing-brisbane-airport/1425)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 January 2026 00:31 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/proposal-a-new-interchange-for-those-accessing-brisbane-airport/1425 "2026-01-05T00:31:19Z")
Aimed at improving access from the Gateway and the Northside to Brisbane Airport. Would also look beautiful for those on the planes to view as they come in to land. --- ## [Mass Rapid Express (MREX)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/mass-rapid-express-mrex/1389)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 January 2026 06:33 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/mass-rapid-express-mrex/1389 "2026-01-12T06:33:28Z")
I’m thinking more long term here but here is a concept for an Automated Railway. It combines the long Planned Brisbane Subway with planned rail to Flagstone. I don’t think Beaudesert warrants the demand for it though. L… --- ## [Suburban rail loop - It’s not needed… Yet!](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/suburban-rail-loop-it-s-not-needed-yet/1409)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 December 2025 20:57 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/suburban-rail-loop-it-s-not-needed-yet/1409 "2025-12-30T20:57:27Z")
Unpopular Opinion, but I think Melbourne should of extended the Cragieburn Line to Wallan, and electrified out to Melton and Wyndham Vale as well as also build the Airport Rail Link before even considering the suburban r… --- ## [2036 Brisbane Airport Government Handover](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2036-brisbane-airport-government-handover/729)
**Author:** [@RailTrailQueensland](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/RailTrailQueensland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2025 13:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/2036-brisbane-airport-government-handover/729 "2025-12-02T13:18:37Z")
This post is supposed to be used as a demo for what transport would look like when the Airport district opens to other transport modes As I have plenty of time to think at my day job, a thought had occurred to me about … --- ## [Protected and proposed transport corridors](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/protected-and-proposed-transport-corridors/825)
**Author:** [@ExpressToNorthgate](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/ExpressToNorthgate)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2025 23:10 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/protected-and-proposed-transport-corridors/825 "2025-11-09T23:10:36Z")
The idea of the future Sunshine Coast line having further extensions (very hypothetical) got me thinking about future lines in other places. I’m not sure if they are available, but I wasn’t able to find concrete details… --- ## [Discussion: Action Required to Deliver Better Public Transport to Brisbane Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/discussion-action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/869)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2025 12:46 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/discussion-action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/869 "2025-10-28T12:46:44Z")
Continuing the discussion from Action Required to Deliver Better Public Transport to Brisbane Airport: Paul will be interviewed on 4BCs Drive program this afternoon at approximately 4:20pm. Tune in to show your support … --- ## [Action Required to Deliver Better Public Transport to Brisbane Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/866)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 00:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/866 "2025-10-24T00:00:30Z")
Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for immediate low-cost improvements to Brisbane Airtrain to better serve passengers ahead of the Brisbane 2032… --- ## [BTQ Transport Advocates Call for Brisbane 2032 Olympics Transport Changes and Plan](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-transport-advocates-call-for-brisbane-2032-olympics-transport-changes-and-plan/850)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2025 10:14 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-transport-advocates-call-for-brisbane-2032-olympics-transport-changes-and-plan/850 "2025-10-19T10:14:21Z")
Image Credit: By MDRX - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for major changes and improvements to bus and train service le… [Next page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tag/airplanes/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=airplanes)