Monthly Archives: August 2024

Sydney Metro – a flawed strategy well executed? Part 1

Just over a week ago, the core of Sydney’s Metro opened with surprisingly little celebration – the NSW Transport Minister and a few other dignitaries plus around 1,000 fare-paying passengers boarded the first train service of the day on the extension of … Continue reading

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Kathleen Butler’s work on the Bridge recognised at last

Kathleen Butler’s contribution to the construction of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge (and indirectly, her work on Sydney’s underground railway) was formally recognised with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque on the NSW Chief Secretary’s Building yesterday (Tuesday 6 August 2024). The … Continue reading

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