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News.com.au
6 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Melbourne commuter chaos looms for months as Metro Tunnel nears completion
Melbourne commuters can expect headaches for the rest of the year as the $15bn Metro Tunnel opens in stages. Passengers on three different train lines will have to switch at either of two different stations as the first trains carrying passengers through the new tunnel are opened to the public. Speaking to media on Saturday, Transport Infrastructure Minister, Gab Williams, said the amount of disruptions owing to the state's massive infrastructure projects was too long to list. 'You've probably already seen the media release with an outline of many of the disruptions that will be taking place over the winter break, because we have a huge winter of work,' she said. 'So I won't go through all of them. I will choose to single out a few, but in short, we are ensuring you know the final stretch and opening, getting ready to open, the Metro Tunnel project and of course as well the West Gate Tunnel.' On June 21, the train-carrying Metro Tunnel will run a 'dress rehearsal', however the tunnel hasn't yet been signed off to transport passengers. On this one rehearsal day, passengers on the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will have to switch trains at Caulfield or Footscray stations. The empty trains will then continue on through the tunnel as a sort of dry run. There are two AFL games in Melbourne on that Saturday, being contested by four Melbourne-based teams. Ms Williams said staff will 'be out in force' at the stations where passengers have to get off the train to tell people where to go, on top of the usual announcements ringing out. This June 21 trial marks the first in a string of major transport disruptions over the next six months. Final works on the West Gate Tunnel will cause lane closures on outbound arterial routes later in the year. Sections of the Eastern Freeway will be shut during the weekends in August and buses will replace trains on the Hurstbridge line in July.
Al Bawaba
22-05-2025
- Al Bawaba
Russia conducts first test of unmanned boat
Published May 22nd, 2025 - 08:25 GMT ALBAWABA – Russia has begun conducting the first tests of an unmanned boat for the Main Directorate of Transport Infrastructure. Also Read Successful trials of the Turkish unmanned sea vehicle 'SİDA' First unmanned boat in Russia Moscow has begun testing its first unmanned boat. According to Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, the boat will undergo water trials to demonstrate its efficiency and is expected to become a versatile assistant to the river police in the Central Federal District. It will be capable of automatically recording violations in the Moscow River area. The unmanned boat is equipped with advanced technologies that ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety, allowing it to perform tasks without human intervention. It is also environmentally friendly, running on electricity and producing no pollution. Specialists have developed precise software programs to ensure the boat follows a specific route, detects enclosed spaces, and navigates around obstacles. (Shutterstock) Moreover, the boat is highly reliable, as it is owned by the Moscow government and protected against external interference. It is considered flexible due to its ability to operate continuously, without downtime, holidays, or interruption, even in adverse weather conditions. Liksutov added that the boat was designed with the necessary equipment and technologies. Specialists have developed precise software programs to ensure the boat follows a specific route, detects enclosed spaces, and navigates around obstacles. They will also work on implementing unique drone technologies in the capital's transportation sector. This innovation is expected to be especially useful for law enforcement agencies. Also Read Boeing Unveils New Unmanned Aircraft © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
