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Public Transport stories

Victoria urged to press on with major rail projects

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to back rail works seen as vital for housing growth, jobs and easing congestion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Smart Cities

Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today

As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.

By David Such • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Cities

Ericsson wins Queensland private 5G rail network contract

Queensland's rail upgrade is set to gain dedicated digital communications as Ericsson helps underpin new train control on the Sunshine Coast line.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Public Transport stories

Software-as-a-Service

Oracle & AWS launch Exadata on Exascale infrastructure

Enterprises can now shift more Oracle workloads into AWS as the joint database service expands to 22 regions with a lower-cost Exadata option.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today

Emergency services

Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign

More than 150 organisations are backing a national push to curb the rise in fatal and near-miss incidents at Australia's railway crossings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Physical Security

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY

Completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 would leave Gunnebo focused on safe storage, while ASSA ABLOY expands its access systems offering.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Aurionpro names David Maitland as Chief Strategy Officer

Expansion in Europe and the Americas is now a priority as Aurionpro adds a senior transit executive to drive growth beyond its home market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Public Transport stories

Local Government

'Highway robbery': South Island leaders demand fairer transport funding

South Island councils say the region gets too little of New Zealand's transport budget, despite generating a quarter of the population and a third of exports.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Today

Customer Experience

Westgate station opens as Auckland's busway begins

Commuters in northwest Auckland gain a new interchange from Sunday, with the first Northwest Busway stop opening on schedule and under budget.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

eCommerce

Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says

Britons are being hit by surprise costs on essentials and travel, with consumers saying opaque billing is eroding trust and budgets alike.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Local Government

Canterbury town may finally get a bus service

Amberley commuters may soon have a $5 bus to Christchurch, ending the Hurunui district's long public transport drought.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

NRC explores how AI could boost council services and decision-making

The review could identify quick wins for Northland residents, while weighing privacy, security and ethical risks before any rollout.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Yesterday

Housing

Work begins on Lawrence & McCowan Station in Scarborough

The Scarborough station is set to boost hospital access and ease rush-hour transfers for more than 5,000 riders once the extension opens.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday

Risk & Compliance

Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project

The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects

Students in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Signage

City Rail Link opening date officially revealed - but billboards got in first

Aucklanders will get faster, more frequent trains from 13 September, after billboards leaked the $5.5 billion rail link's opening date early.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week

Auckland Transport

Auckland City Rail Link set to open on 13 September

After years of disruption, passengers will gain quicker journeys and better city access when the underground rail link begins service on 13 September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week