Rail Trails
Rail trails are paths laid along the right of ways of disused railways, or sometimes alongside operational railways.
This category includes any activity related to the design, facilitation and building of rail trails, both sealed and unsealed, understanding that rail trails in urban areas can also have significant micromobility transportation roles.
Tasmanian Rail Trail Extension Open for Public Comment
Lilydale, Tasmania A vital section of a proposed rail trail extension in north-eastern Tasmania is open for community comment until 14th September. The City of Launceston is inviting comment on a development application for the 14km section that sits within its local government area, between Wyena and Lilydale Falls Reserve. It’s part of a total…
Rail Trails Bill Speeds Through NSW Parliament
Sydney, NSW A Rail Trails Bill to streamline the creation of rail trails in NSW has been passed by both houses of parliament on consecutive days last week. The draft legislation – to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 and authorise the temporary repurposing of all or part of a non-operational railway corridor in non-metropolitan…
Rail Trail Legislation on Track for NSW Upper House
Sydney, NSW Draft legislation to expedite the conversion of disused rail corridors to rail trails, potentially making thousands of kilometres of abandoned railway lines available, is scheduled to be considered by the NSW Upper House on 9th August. Rail Trails Australia has welcomed the draft legislation and is appealing for people to voice their support…
Framework Launched to Guide More Rail Trails in NSW
Tumbarumba, NSW A NSW Rail Trail Framework was released by the State Government this week to help expedite the creation of additional trails in NSW. “The framework will expedite the development of rail trails across NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general rail trail operation and maintenance.”…
Funding for Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail Feasibility Study
Maryborough, Victoria Plans for a Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail (CMRT) in Victoria have been boosted by a $120,000 Victorian Tourism Grant to help complete a feasibility study and pre-design for the trail. “The impressive Maryborough Railway Station was once described by famous American writer Mark Twain as ‘a railway station with a town attached’.” The…
Rockhampton Rail Trail Study Open for Public Comment
Rockhampton, QLD Preliminary designs for a Mt Morgan rail trail near Rockhampton have been released for public comment. Rockhampton Regional Council is proposing a 17.5km trail in central Queensland, between Rockhampton, the trail head at Kabra and Mt Morgan. The plans are open for public feedback until this Sunday, as part of a feasibility study…
Railway Station Upgrades as Great Southern Rail Trail Steams Ahead
Leongatha, Victoria Multi-million-dollar upgrades have been announced for two railway stations on Victoria’s Great Southern Rail Trail. A total of $6 million has been earmarked to develop the Korumburra and Leongatha stations and surrounds, to enhance community open space and boost activity in the town centres. The State Government recently confirmed it will provide $2…
Nine Million Awarded for New England Rail Trail
Six Million Granted to Extend Popular Rail Trail
The increasingly popular Great Southern Rail Trail through South Gippsland is to gain a 21 kilometre extension. It currently runs from Leongatha, 133 km south east of Melbourne, to Welshpool and is popular among locals and visitors, with more than 40,000 walkers, joggers and bike riders using it each year.
Rail Trail Benefits Shine Through in New Video
Tumbarumba, NSW Bicycle NSW, Rail Trails Australia and Rail Trails for NSW have collaborated to produce an excellent five minute video that gives a compelling argument for the benefits of new rail trails. A wide range of local business owners and council members give their first-hand experience of the impacts upon their businesses and community since the Tumbarumba…