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Sydney Metro ridership passes 130 million; Bankstown extension in final tests
Sydney Metro surpassed 130 million passenger journeys since August 2024, driven by network expansions and changing commuter patterns. The Bankstown extension entered final testing with an opening planned for later in 2026.
Alto High-Speed Rail Cost Estimates Exceed Initial Projections
The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the Alto high-speed rail project will cost $75 billion to $113 billion, surpassing earlier official forecasts. Construction is expected to start in 2030, with projected economic benefits along the Ottawa-Montreal segment.
Southeastern Cancels Trains After Bedbugs Found in Drivers’ Cabs
Southeastern cancelled services from 22 September 2026 after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs of two trains based at West Marina Depot, Hastings. Passenger areas remained unaffected and High Speed 1 trains continue to run normally.