Brisbane Metro
Perspective
Perspective
Journey on BERT: How a metro in name only risks embarrassing Brisbane on the world stage
Forget the “metro”. There are many good reasons to jump on the BERT train. Or, more accurately, the BERT bus.
- by Cameron Atfield
Latest
Two options being considered for future Brisbane Metro link to airport
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner believes the yet-to-start Metro could one day improve airport connections and service Olympic venues.
- by Tony Moore
Smart-ticketed trains from Monday but wheels barely turn on eastern busway plan
Commuters on two Brisbane rail lines will be the latest to pay with their phones.
- by Matt Dennien
Airtrain’s exclusive airport access risks making Brisbane an ‘international joke’
Pressure is mounting on the state government to buy out Airtrain’s exclusive public transport rights to Brisbane Airport ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
- by Cameron Atfield
Brisbane bus review to improve southside services, but north misses out
Southside commuters have been the big winners in a major review of Brisbane’s bus network, with those north of the Brisbane River left waiting on a vital piece of public transport infrastructure.
- by Cameron Atfield
Timing of done deal not down to the election: Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down suggestions a newly signed Queensland infrastructure deal worth $1.8 billion was completed because of the looming poll.
- by Cloe Read
Rocking the suburbs: Labor’s plan to win back City Hall
Labor hasn’t held led Brisbane City Council since 2004. But Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy believes there is a mood for change.
- by Cloe Read
Exclusive
City council
Final Brisbane Metro vehicle design revealed ahead of 2022 pilot launch
After virtual reality and life-size timber model testing, accessibility and charging facilities tweaks on the flagship Brisbane City Council project have been finalised with designer HESS.
- by Matt Dennien
Metro works set to change CBD traffic, as council clarifies late-2024 finish
Construction of Brisbane Metro’s Adelaide Street tunnel is set to begin on September 20, bringing a number of changes for commuters and travellers.
- by Matt Dennien
Brisbane Metro will be missing key tunnel, busway upgrades at launch
Almost one-quarter of the $1.2b Brisbane City Council project’s cost will be sucked up by the 60 articulated buses, a council budget session has also heard.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
First Queenslanders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Monday
The first Queenslanders will be vaccinated against COVID-19 from Monday when vaccines are delivered to the Gold Coast.
- by Lydia Lynch