Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
For more than 150 years, steam locomotives have travelled along the banks of the Don River in Tasmania, first transporting coal and eventually tourists — now, enthusiasts say without a major injection of funds, the "tourist icon" train line will cease operating.
Posted one week ago by bevans
Although not the first Tasmanian 12CSVT to be set aside for preservation - that honour goes to 2144 (ex ZC19 ex 1318) - the most significant of the extant Tasmanian 12CSVT's, 2118 (ex ZA6), has been delivered, by road, to it new home - the Tasmanian Transport Museum in Glenorchy.
Posted one week ago by GheringhapLoop
With a development application lodged, the next hurdles the Dorset Council faces in getting its North East rail trail shovel-ready is opposition groups and its neighbouring municipality.
Posted one week ago by bevans
The North East rail corridor has sat dormant since freight stopped in 2005, but a decision on its future use has been met by differing views.
Posted 2 weeks ago by bevans
The theft of about 176 sleepers from an unused rail corridor in the North-East has caused an estimated $10,000 worth of damage.
Posted last month by GheringhapLoop
More than 2000 donated rail sleepers will ensure the Launceston and North East Railway group can move full steam ahead with its plans to get a pedal-powered rail track rider on the line.
Posted last month by wolfpac
The brightly-lit, decorated trains have been a hit with Tasmanians, but TasRail says it will be forced to cancel the Christmas lights altogether if the public does not respect that rail yards are part of a busy working freight system.
Posted 2 months ago by Railpage System User
The Tasmanian Government is launching a $5 billion intergenerational infrastructure program to be overseen by Infrastructure Tasmania (ITas), with an additional $7.78 million over four years.
Posted 2 months ago by bevans
The Liberal Government’s lack of any progress on its promised passenger rail service for Hobart’s northern suburbs is letting down locals, particularly young people.
Posted 3 months ago by Railpage System User
The prominent 1940s lifting span on the Bridgewater Bridge north of Hobart will be no more if a new $570m design is adopted, but while some are keen for a sleek modern gateway to Hobart, others wants to see the bridge's heritage saved.
Posted 4 months ago by NSWGR8022
Steam train enthusiasts are crazy about the M class locomotive, but when the machines arrived in Tasmania 70 years ago, no-one wanted to drive them.
Posted 4 months ago by bevans
A group opposed to the North East Rail Trail has vowed to appeal the project should it be approved by Dorset and the City of Launceston councils, arguing against the removal and sale of rail infrastructure.
Posted 4 months ago by GheringhapLoop
Generally, people support public transport, such as light rail, cheaper bus fares and ferries, but when push comes to shove the demand fails to materialise
Posted 4 months ago by GheringhapLoop
Bass MP Bridget Archer says a $1.47m federal funding agreement with Dorset Council has been extended, ensuring the anticipated North East Rail Trail will go ahead.
Posted 4 months ago by bevans
A dedicated group of train buffs wants to put the romance back in rail travel.
Posted 5 months ago by newsbot
It would be lovely to think of jumping on a train in Wynyard to get to your job in Burnie, or vice-versa.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
It boggles my mind as to why we don't already have a passenger rail between Wynyard and Burnie, especially if we have a community influx, which is most definitely going to happen.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
Richard Tubb would absolutely love a light rail service connecting Burnie, Wynyard and communities in between.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to beat a Tas Rail freight train across a level crossing, causing damage to both his vehicle and the train.
Posted 5 months ago by newsbot
A driver has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly colliding with a freight train at Tunbridge overnight.
Posted 5 months ago by NSWGR8022
A long-time Burnie resident has made a last ditch attempt to establish a passenger railway service to Wynyard before the rail corridor is taken over by the Coastal Pathway.
Posted 5 months ago by newsbot
Talkback caller Paul recalls a hilarious story from about 50 years ago when he got train sick on the Tasman Limited.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
Tasmanians appear to be getting the message when it comes to rail safety, with new data revealing an annual 60 per cent drop in the number of people failing to stop or give way at level crossings.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
Tasmanians have been dudded by the state and federal governments over the redevelopment of the Burnie port.
Posted 5 months ago by bevans
The state government is considering a wide range of options when it comes to installing more public transport in Hobart’s northern suburbs – not just light rail.
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