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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - Caught on Camera

It may be over, but the Tarro bridge bottleneck's worth scrutiny

Hunter drivers should be able to expect a functional road network.

Newcastle Herald

Tarro Rail Bridge reopens as crews finish repair job

Traffic is back to normal, with all lanes reopened.

Newcastle Herald

Rain puts a dampener on bridge repairs, some restrictions eased

Traffic is back to normal - but only in one direction.

Newcastle Herald

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Tarro Rail Bridge restrictions to be lifted 'sooner than expected'

The speed limit will return to normal and all four lanes will reopen, weather permitting.

Newcastle Herald

Rail bridge restrictions to last weeks as repairs start

Extra train services have been added to cope with a significant increase in demand.

Newcastle Herald

Buses to replace trains due to 'urgent track repairs' at Tarro

Authorities have urged travellers to allow extra time.

Newcastle Herald

Driver threatened to run over vehicle inspector after red notice

Police and Transport for NSW conducted a crackdown on illegally modified vehicles at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald

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Bold plan to curb rising toll on Australian roads

Experts are urging governments to take bold action to curb a tragic rise in pedestrian deaths but convincing politicians to reduce speed limits is a hard task.

AAP

Link Road being looked at with 'more work to be done' after inner city bypass

'Anyone who drives the Link Road knows that it's awful.'

Newcastle Herald

Seatbelt campaign and school bus speeds in new report after Greta crash

The government has accepted all five recommendations.

Newcastle Herald

No timeline for urgent rail bridge repairs, drivers urged to change routine

Major roads in and out of Newcastle have been busier as people try and avoid the gridlock.

Newcastle Herald

Sizing up new seats as weighty issue doesn't sit well

Australians gain an average of three kilograms every decade prompting a call to develop transport seats designed for modern bodies.

AAP

Why Tudor Street is the wrong choice for a tram extension

Newcastle needs tram lines and extra road capacity. It can have both.

Newcastle Herald

Car park withdrawn as Transport makes move to protect light rail corridor

Transport has struck a confidential agreement with the developer.

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New fleet of electric trains to hit the tracks in Newcastle in 2024

The trains boast a range of new and improved features.

Newcastle Herald

Mandalong Road upgrade remains key to Morisset's future

If you've visited Morisset recently, you'll have noticed the area's transformation.

Newcastle Herald

Speed limits to be slashed in Lake Macquarie after 'community concerns'

Drivers need to be prepared to hit the brakes in these areas, when new signs are installed.

Newcastle Herald

Journey back 125 years to discover how signal boxes kept trains on track

The original mechanics still work perfectly - they're just connected to a miniature replica.

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Nelson Bay Road upgrade funding subject to government review

The former government committed $156 million to the project in last year's budget.

Newcastle Herald

Fears and frustrations aired over operation of Newcastle buses

A legally blind woman said she was left vulnerable and out in the cold when her buses were cancelled.

AAP

NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.

Newcastle Herald

Inner city bypass interchange bridge works set to kick off

Construction began in March on the $450 million "missing link" of the bypass.

Newcastle Herald

Transport for NSW backs council in light rail corridor court case

The NSW government has asked the transport department to speed up finalising the tram route.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Park strategy 'under review' as Labor government marks 100 days

The proposed Broadmeadow sports and entertainment precinct has been stuck in neutral for six years.

The Canberra Times

Return coach to Goulburn goes permanent

It's a win for people in the Goulburn area needing specialist care in the ACT.

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