City Life QR celebrates 160 years since grand opening QUEENSLAND Rail was born from the turmoil of one of the most contentious Bills ever debated by government. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Public Transport Booming Springfield line snubbed over extra trains IT’S one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, yet there are no plans anytime soon for new trains to cope with escalating passenger numbers. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
Public Transport E-scooter trial extended THE TRIAL of e-scooters at Springfield Central has been extended for six months to allow Ipswich City Council to collect more data on micro-mobility in the region. Brian Bennion 17 Jan 2024
Public Transport Temporary bridge planned for New Year A TEMPORARY pedestrian overpass will be built in the new year following the demolition of the Herbert Street Bridge at Sadliers Crossing. Brian Bennion 22 Nov 2023
Public Transport Buses snooze, productivity loses THE suburban bus timetable begins too late in the day to get workers to Brisbane in time for work. Rob Mellett 18 Oct 2023
Public Transport Rail alternatives needed at Bundamba station BUNDAMBA rail station will close in January for around eight months while modernisation works are ongoing. Rob Mellett 06 Sep 2023
Ipswich Historic station’s new lease on life A LANDMARK pact has ensured the birthplace of rail in Queensland will once more be open to the public. Rob Mellett 30 Aug 2023
Ipswich Tribune Thumbs up for station upgrade MAJOR modernisation works at Bundamba station have received the thumbs up from a leading public transport lobby group. The much-needed work is part of Queensland Rail’s (QR) $500 million Station Accessibility Upgrade Program. The upgrades to... Rob Mellett 16 Aug 2023
Politics SEQ City deal confirms key projects FUNDING for a study into the Ipswich to Springfield (I2S) rail line and the Brisbane Valley Highway safety upgrades have been confirmed in the SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan. Brian Bennion 26 Jul 2023
Public Transport E-scooter service hits Springfield region IPSWICH’S electric scooter trial is expected to launch in Springfield Central next month. Brian Bennion 12 Apr 2023
Public Transport Vote for the best bus driver OFTEN the unsung heroes of the morning commute or afternoon rush, bus drivers regularly do the hard yards without any recognition. Rob Mellett 15 Dec 2022
Public Transport Full timetable just the ticket for bus services BUS travellers will rejoice at news the service has now returned to a full service after months of operating on a stripped back timetable. Rob Mellett 07 Dec 2022
City Life Silver bullet sets off for final journey THE FIRST of two historic Silver Bullet rail motors departed from the Workshops Rail Museum last night on a 1100km voyage to its new home in Longreach. Brian Bennion 09 Nov 2022
Public Transport Tap and Go technology comes to Springfield and Rosewood IPSWICH-Rosewood and Springfield train line customers are now able to use credit cards and smart devices to take the train as the rollout of the State Government’s $371 million Smart Ticketing project ramps up. Staff Writers 25 Aug 2022
Public Transport Driver shortage causes bus timetable upheaval A bus chief says bus driver absenteeism because of flu and COVID are to blame for urgent changes to Ipswich bus timetables. Rob Mellett 13 Jul 2022
