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Flat car batteries are the biggest cause of broken-down cars nationally with new data also revealing the most common vehicles needing to be rescued from the side of the road. Bupa Car Insurance data shows the top three road assistance callouts related to dead batteries, flat tyres, and engine failure. Running out of petrol … Continued
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SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 29, 2024 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew the XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) for the first time on Feb. 28, 2024. OBSS is an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) program and GA-ASI was selected in 2021 to design, build and fly the new aircraft. With … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 Rail workers will be seeking mandatory safety cameras at level crossings, and increased penalties for drivers who cross in front of a train, at next week’s national level crossing safety summit. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Assistant National Secretary Shayne Kummerfeld has spoken with South Australian Transport … Continued
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Media release | Thursday, 29 February 2024 The Labor Party’s commitment to improving the pay and conditions of Metro workers, recruiting more drivers, and criminalising the abuse of public transport workers will create a stronger public transport network for all Tasmanians. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmania Branch Secretary Byron Cubit today said Labor … Continued
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The McKell Institute and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch a new report into Tasmania’s failing public transport system TODAY (Tuesday 27 February, 2024) The report, titled ‘A Better Deal: Fixing Tasmania’s broken public transport system’ examines the level of access to public transport in Tasmania, and asks whether services are adequately meeting … Continued
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A landmark analysis of Tasamnia’s chronically underfunded bus service has urged the government to shield drivers from abuse with a new offence criminalising the harassment of transport workers. The McKell Institute’s review of public transport funding also shows Tasmania spends the least per capita of any Australian jurisdiction on services – just $115 a head. … Continued
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The McKell Institute and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch a new report into Tasmania’s failing public transport system TOMORROW (Tuesday 27 February, 2024) The report, titled ‘A Better Deal: Fixing Tasmania’s broken public transport system’ examines the level of access to public transport in Tasmania, and asks whether services are adequately meeting … Continued
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Sunshine Coast communities are set to benefit from the significant, long-term urban growth and renewal that rail projects such as the direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line deliver, Australia’s peak rail body says. The CEO of the Australasian Railway Association, Caroline Wilkie, said research shows investment in rail projects future-proof communities along the rail corridor, … Continued
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The next stage of the Canberra Light Rail project will be a huge catalyst for continued urban renewal, delivering significant economic, social and environmental benefits to the local community, Australia’s peak rail body says. The Australasian Railway Association CEO Caroline Wilkie said claims that the Light Rail Stage 2B Commonwealth Park to Woden (Stage … Continued
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Members of the Rail Industry Innovation Council, including Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Chair Danny Broad, held their first meeting for 2024 in Perth this week to progress work on the National Rail Manufacturing Plan. Mr Broad visited a variety of local rail companies and manufacturing facilities as well as travelled to Rio Tinto’s iron ore … Continued
