Light rail related content

Light Rail Safety Week: Be alert near the tracks

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 10, 2026

Canberra students are helping promote light rail safety as the ACT community is urged to stay alert around tracks and services.

Relief in sight for London Circuit businesses

Local Nicholas Fuller - July 9, 2026

After more than a year of disruption from light rail works, Civic businesses around London Circuit may finally have some relief in sight. Since February 2025, the western side of London Circuit has...

Canberra light rail vehicles fitted with batteries for wire-free travel

Local Nicholas Fuller - July 2, 2026

Canberra’s light rail vehicles have been fitted with batteries so they can run without overhead wires — the first time in Australia.

ACT Greens challenge Labor MPs to back light rail at federal level

Local Nicholas Fuller - May 15, 2026

The ACT Greens are trying to pressure ACT Labor’s federal MPs to prove they are using their influence in Canberra’s favour.

State Circle East chosen for light rail to Woden

Local Newstime Media - May 4, 2026

The ACT Government confirms the State Circle East route for Light Rail Stage 2B (Commonwealth Park to Woden). Final EIS due next month.

Commonwealth Avenue closures for light rail works

Local Nicholas Fuller - March 18, 2026

Sections of Commonwealth Avenue and Vernon Circle will be temporarily closed over coming weeks for Light Rail Stage 2A works.

Light rail & bridge construction will affect Canberra roads this month

Local Newstime Media - February 3, 2026

Sections of Commonwealth Avenue and Parkes Way will be temporarily closed for light rail and bridge works from February into March. Plan ahead, especially for the Multicultural Festival, and use public transport —...

Light rail tracks laid – major milestone or bad for business?

Local Newstime Media - January 23, 2026

The first sections of track for Light Rail Stage 2A (Civic to Commonwealth Park) have been laid.

Light rail works to close Northbourne Avenue and disrupt services

Local Newstime Media - December 22, 2025

Construction works will take place in January. Roads will close; traffic detoured; light rail and bus services changed.

Ngunnawal man killed after being struck by light rail vehicle

News Newstime Media - September 28, 2025

A 49-year-old Ngunnawal man has become the fourth road fatality for 2025 after being hit by a light rail vehicle.

More housing proposed near light rail

Local Newstime Media - September 22, 2025

More medium-density housing planned near north Canberra light rail stops. Plus: milestone in ANU Indigenous scholarships; government grants.

Weak business growth in ACT

Local Newstime Media - August 28, 2025

The ACT records weakest business growth rate of any mainland jurisdiction. Fiona Carrick wants Athllon Drive future-proofed for light rail.

Light rail 2B’s environmental impact: Have your say

Local Newstime Media - July 7, 2025

The public can review the draft environmental impact statement for Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden, released today.

Cyclist seriously injured in light rail collision on Northbourne Avenue

Local Newstime Media - June 3, 2025

A female cyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a collision with a light rail vehicle in Lyneham on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1pm near the intersection...