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Aurizon’s existing Forrestfield terminal has three 300-metre tracks, meaning longer interstate trains have to be broken up before unloading.

InfrastructurePremiumAurizon bets on WA grains, trains and automobiles

Aurizon is banking on Western Australia to drive the next leg of its non-coal growth, chasing more grain, iron ore, rare earths and vehicle freight as it prepares to open its new Kewdale terminal in September.

Ryan Johnson

At least 10 people were injured following a deadly bus crash in eastern Hungary. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumTwelve killed, 10 injured in bus crash in Hungary

At least 12 people are dead after a bus ran into a ditch and tipped over near ‌the ⁠Hungarian town of Mezokeresztes.

Staff Writers

Companies already investing in electric trucks include Team Global Express, Linfox and Woolworths. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload

Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Transperth train and bus use is at an all-time high.

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Perth public transport use at record high as fuel skyrockets

Transperth recorded its highest annual travel numbers on record with more than 161 million journeys made across the network in the past year as families continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

Caitlin Vinci

Sydney airport has had another near miss between a Jetstar and Qatar flight on Sunday morning.

TransportPremiumEmergency meeting after near miss for planes on tarmac

The federal government is demanding answers after Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes were involved in a potentially disastrous incident on Sunday.

Farid Farid

Delays at Sydney Airport have impacted more than 150 flights. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumPassengers delayed as dozens of flights disrupted

More than 150 flights have been delayed at Australia's busiest airport with "operational challenges" to blame.

Catherine Bouris

Almost 100 domestic or international services travelling from Sydney having been delayed or cancelled.

TransportHow Sydney airport issues impacting Perth flights

Almost 100 domestic or international services travelling from Sydney having been delayed or cancelled.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

During July, electric cars made up more than one in every five new vehicles sold. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AutomotivePremiumElectric and hybrid cars drive new vehicle sales record

Electric and hybrid vehicles made up almost half of all new cars sold in July as Australian motorists turned away from rising fuel prices.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hundreds of Queensland e-bike riders have been slapped with infringement notices since July 1. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumHundreds seized in first month of e-bike crackdown

Almost 1000 fines have been handed out by police in the first month of a statewide crackdown on super-powered e-bikes and people riding while drunk.

Tom Wark

Daniel Mookhey says NSW will press ahead with an EV driver's tax if the federal government doesn't. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The WA Liberals have pledged to build a train station in Perth’s south if the party wins the 2029 State election as part of its pitch to Secret Harbour voters.Inset: Candidate Ryan Robertson and WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas.

State PoliticsPremiumPerth suburb set for new train station in by-election fever

The WA Liberals have pledged to build a train station in Perth’s south if the party wins the 2029 State election as part of its pitch to Secret Harbour voters.

Oliver Lane

The latest incidents between China and the Philippines followed a confrontation on Monday. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumPhilippines again accuses China of using water cannon

Tensions remain high between China and the Philippines as Manila accuses China of firing a water cannon at its vessels near a disputed shoal for a second day.

Staff Writers

Iran insists it maintains firm control over the Strait of Hormuz despite waves of US attacks. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumIran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Tehran is vowing to hit the region's infrastructure if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iran's power and bridges, as US strikes continue.

Jana Choukeir and Nayera Abdallah

Commuter chaos has broken out in Perth’s south-east after an incident on Armadale train line. 

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REVEALED: Nefarious cause that shut down Armadale train line

Commuter chaos plagued the Armadale line on Wednesday after it was shut down, as authorities reveal the culprit.

Oliver Lane

The vast majority of used tyres are not being recycled in Australia. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumBurnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling

Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Patrick Terminals replaced half of its diesel trucks at one port, instead using electric tractors. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumFreight expectations: Freo port adds electric trucks

A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Denmark Sustainability Fund representative Rod Mitchell, Shire of Denmark manager projects and sustainability Laura Middleton and Denmark shire president Aaron Wiggins with Denmark’s newest public EV-charging infrastructure.

fast chargingPremiumDenmark’s first fast EV charger opened in CRC carpark

Denmark’s first fast electric vehicle charger opened at the Community Resource Centre last week, with the shire president touting the new tech as a “good step forward” for sustainable travel in the town.

Jacki Elezovich

A heavy-duty Volvo electric truck is leading the way on the road to cleaner transport. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

TransportPremiumElectric trucks to clean up soap, detergent deliveries

An electric prime mover will go into service on roads in one Australian capital, with the cleaner transport delivering cleaning products for a major brand.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A report shows the automotive market is changing, with used EV and plug-in-hybrid sales on the rise. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumUsed electric cars drive records as fuel prices bite

It's not just new car sales - electric vehicles are taking off in Australia's second-hand automotive market as buyers seek to avoid high petrol costs.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Commuters expressed their frustration as they waited for coaches to replace cancelled trains. (Nick Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumTrain services gradually return after telco outage

A state premier has pledged two days of free transport after a nationwide Telstra outage brought a regional transport network to a standstill.

Nick Wilson and Samantha Lock

Anthony Albanese was on hand as Volvo unveiled battery-powered prime movers made in Australia. (AAP PHOTOS)

TransportTow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Electric prime movers built in Australia are finally ready for the road and they could change the way goods move from A to B.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Uber is set to launch in Albany.

ridesharesPremiumWorld’s most popular rideshare service coming to Albany

Uber rideshare services will soon be available in the Great Southern, with the popular company seeking drivers to join up ahead of its launch.

Melissa Sheil

Tesla's Model Y is Australia's best-selling vehicle, with EVs continuing to rise in popularity. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremium'Turning point': one in five new cars sold is electric

Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A Woolworths truck is seen driving towards the Woolworths Regional Distribution Centre in Larapinta in Brisbane, Thursday, November 21, 2024. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING DARREN ENGLAND

TransportPremiumSupermarket charges ahead with electric truck rollout

Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson