editorial

摘要

Globally there is renewed interest in rail transport as a response to increased urbanisation, growth and the densification of congested cities. In Australia this is evidenced by the initiation of new proposals (Sydney Metro, Melbourne Metro and Cross River Rail in Brisbane), or the resurrection of previous studies and the urgent need to upgrade existing station infrastructure. In New South Wales, over the last two years a number of significant projects have been underway including the North West Rail Link (NWRL), Wynyard Station master plan and studies into the alternative City Relief Lines.