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Two Australians died in the crash. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumSpain's transport minister quits after train disaster

Spain's transport minister has resigned following a deadly high-speed train collision south of Madrid that killed 69 people, including two Australians.

Suman Naishadam

More than five speeding infringements were issued to bus drivers each week this past financial year, according to new figures which also reveal the worst train line for anti-social behaviour. 

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Speeding bus drivers and Perth’s worst train line revealed

Speeding fines against Transperth bus drivers have hit a nine-year high — and new figures reveal the train line where you’re most likely to run into trouble.

Caleb Runciman

The number of Perth trains running on time has slid backwards for a third year straight, with the number of trains running more than four minutes late doubling in six years.

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Transperth trains fail to stay on schedule as delays mount

The number of Perth trains running on time has slid backwards for a third year straight, with the number of trains running late doubling in six years.

Oliver Lane

Vehicle-to-grid chargers direct electricity into a car's battery or from the battery into the grid. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumMultimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up

A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nineteen people have been injured in an accident at a platform of the Eurotunnel near Calais. (EPA PHOTO)

TransportPremiumNineteen hurt as bus hits train in Eurotunnel accident

At least 19 people have been hurt following a crash between a freight train and a bus at the entrance to the Eurotunnel in France.

Staff Writers

Nearly 30 per cent of West Australians are ditching their cars in exchange for public transport in a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living, new data has revealed. 

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Ludicrous fuel prices drive West Aussies to public transport

Nearly 30 per cent of West Australians are ditching their cars in exchange for public transport in a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living, new data has revealed. 

Jessica Evensen

Greater competition and more choices have helped motorists switch to a different powertrain. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall

Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Riders are warned to check their e-bikes are street legal or risk them being fed into shredders. (HANDOUT/NSW GOVERNMENT)

TransportPremiumIllegal e-bikes crushed as crash numbers keep rising

A state government has ramped up its crackdown on illegal e-bikes by destroying its first lot of illegal bicycles seized under new laws.

Catherine Bouris

A fuel retailer has announced plans to buy one of nation's largest EV charging networks. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Australians bought 103,716 battery-electric vehicles during the first six months of 2026. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumTenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Perth’s northern suburbs are facing a miserable start to the morning after a technical fault brought Yanchep Line trains to a standstill, with the Mandurah Line also hit.

PerthPerth train line meltdown leaves commuters facing delays

Perth’s northern suburbs are facing a miserable start to the morning after a technical fault brought Yanchep Line trains to a standstill, with the Mandurah Line also hit.

Troy de Ruyter

Major airlines have been accused of price gouging WA footy fans.

AFLVideoPremium‘Ridiculous’: Virgin promises fall flat for Freo fans

Fremantle fans have been left to count the cost of victory with flight costs to Melbourne soaring to exorbitant levels despite promises from airlines.

Jake Santa Maria

A new report has raised the alarm about shortfalls in EV charging infrastructure. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

A project to develop low-carbon jet fuel has received major backing. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumSustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off

A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

An electric car was a "no-brainer" for Melbourne Uber driver Bruno Ricotta after doing the maths. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumElectric U-turn: 'everyone knows someone with an EV'

Six months after fuel price spikes, electric cars make up almost one in every four new cars sold but experts are divided over whether the trend will continue.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The Public Transport Authority has issued a warning ahead of the Fremantle Dockers showdown against Hawthorn on Thursday night.

TransportVideoDockers fans issued urgent transport warning ahead of game

The Public Transport Authority has issued a warning ahead of the Fremantle Dockers showdown against Hawthorn on Thursday night.

Tegwen Bescoby

New figures show that during August, almost one in four new vehicles sold was fully electric. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AutomotivePremiumElectric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time

Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The major parties believe promises of upgraded public transport in a growing area will win votes. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumDuelling train plans as One Nation hosts pre-poll lunch

The Victorian coalition has promised a short-term suburban train solution for commuters in Melbourne's booming west, with Labor rubbishing it as a "side quest".

Callum Godde

The 3pm afternoon rush has been identified as the most stressful time to take to the road. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremium'Nightmare' school runs and shopping testing motorists

For one hour every weekday often close to half of all drivers take to the roads, creating a perfect storm when the majority of incidents occur.

Duncan Murray

The findings of an $8 million study into a potential faster rail link between Perth and Bunbury are being kept under wraps.

Transport studyPremium$8m fast rail report kept under wraps

A taxpayer-funded Perth-to-Bunbury faster rail feasibility study has recently been completed, but the public is unlikely to see its findings anytime soon.

Liam Murphy

Thirty-eight piracy and armed robbery incidents were recorded worldwide in the first half of 2026. (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumSomali pirates hijack oil tanker off Yemen

Armed pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off Yemen and taken it to Somalia's coast, the latest attack in a resurgence of piracy in the region.

Omar Faruk

Electric hydrofoil vessels made by NZ firm Vessev, planned for rollout on Perth’s Swan River in partnership with Bayswater’s ENAUTIC.

Renewable EnergyPremiumMajor development in Swan River water tours, commuting plan

The planned rollout of electric hydrofoil vessels on Perth’s Swan River next year is advancing, with the venture capital firm behind Canva’s massive success leading a $27 million fund raising.

Rebecca Le May

Parking spaces nearer train stations made a bigger difference to e-scooter users than cheaper rides. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

TransportPremiumNo free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Twenty-three people died after a bus and a truck collided in Brazi's Campos Gerais region (file pic) (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumTwenty-three dead as bus collides with truck in Brazil

At least 23 people have died and five others injured after a bus carrying patients and healthcare workers to hospitals collided head-on with a truck in Brazil.

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