Glen Innes Severn Council wants Transport for NSW to prioritise northern links and use infrastructure to drive growth.
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Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Public Transport, Seniors
Access Bus expansion offers a lifeline to more Glen Innes Severn villages
Residents in more townships across Glen Innes Severn Council will soon have easier access to medical appointments, shopping and other essential services, with Council expanding its Access Bus service to Emmaville, Glencoe, Red Range and Deepwater.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Community transport trial expands access to education and jobs across regional NSW
A new trial across regional New South Wales is set to broaden the role of community transport services, with the aim of helping more people access education, training and employment opportunities.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Local News, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport plan already needs a rewrite after Inland Rail axed
The NSW Government’s new draft transport blueprint for the New England North West is already in need of an overhaul after Inland Rail was scrapped north of Parkes, and an array of criticism for its lack of plan and the burden on local government.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional communities footing the bill as local airports run at a loss
Regional councils are propping up loss-making airports to keep essential services running.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the New England.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, Public Transport, Regional Development
Council tests trigger train advocate alarm
Studies by Armidale Regional Council to progress the New England Rail Trail have triggered alarm in campaigners opposed to the project, while Glen Innes Severn have asked the NSW Government for certainty.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall way landslip cuts out Armidale to Coffs Harbour bus service
Dorrigo Transit has cancelled its Armidale to Coffs Harbour bus service due to safety concerns and rising costs associated with the Waterfall Way closure detour.
Posted inArmidale, Public Transport
New manager lands at Armidale Regional Airport
Experienced aviation operator Peter Friel has landed in Armidale and commenced work as the new Airport Manager at Armidale Regional Airport.
Posted inArmidale, Narrabri, Public Transport
Electric buses in the regions doing their bit to reduce emissions
As World Sustainable Transport Day is upon us, Transport for NSW has shared encouraging findings from its regional Zero Emission Bus Program trial, informing the next steps toward cleaner, more sustainable transport in regional NSW.