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VISION FOR NEW ENGLAND
About NEN
GNR Freight Artery
NOTE TO MAYOR, COUNCILLORS & STAFF AT ARMIDALE COUNCIL
ARC’s Board of Guardians
Backgrounder on Armidale Regional Council’s New England Future Fund (NEFF)
What Is the Board of Guardians? Why Should the Community Care?
Your Say
Have the Inland Regions Become 3rd Class for Federal and NSW Governments?
Explore all Transport Initiatives in New England for Regional Growth
Questions for the Mayor of Armidale Regional Council
Is ARC using NERT’s cycling+walking trail for major changes to the Armidale LGA by stealth?
The Choices for Glen Innes Severn Council and Residents this Week
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
Attention: Armidale Regional Council
Australia’s Squattocracy Class
ARC Community Consultation Process about NERT’s Trail Plan to end soon
Social Impact of Rail Services vs Destroying the GNR rails, Sleepers and Other Infrastructure
Replying to an Inland Rail supporter
Where are the Priorities of your Council in New England?
Consider a 3rd alternative for the GNR’s future
What a cock up on new regional train sets!
Help Shape the Future of New England
Are you pro-rail in New England?
Cost of road transport means rail freight is now required through New England
Weaknesses in the Draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP)
Burden of Proof Belongs With Those Removing the GNR Rails
How to build a better cycling+walking trail
NRRC bringing trains back to GNR line
Facts about saving the GNR line for freight and passenger trains: people, places and issues STILL IN DRAFT
New Jobs and Major Investment at Guyra
GISC Mayor’s Latest Media Release on “rail trail” and GNR Line
Turning Infrastructure into a Bike Path While the Country Falls Apart
New England Northwest Region in May 2026
Opposition to Proposed Rail Trail on Rail Formation Between Armidale and Ben Lomond
Do we want more huge diesel fueled trucks on our highways, or modern rail freight on the GNR line through Armidale?
Analysing ARC’s decision timeline on NERT project
Federal Govt Axes Inland Rail North of Parkes
NERT silencing opposition about “rail trail”
Inland Rail Decision Must Trigger Regional Rail Revival – Not Corridor Destruction
Councils and governments need to commit to rail freight now
NSW Rail Trails Framework
Protect the GNR rail artery through New England
Yeah? Nup?
Some Armidale influencers out of touch
Rail freight on the GNR line
Economics of NERT’s walking/cycling trail
Is There Enough Rail Freight Volume in New England?
Hilltops Council Steps Back Support for Rail Trail
NEN’s cycling and walking trails in 2026
Further study required on NERT’s project
Budget Illusion for Trail Maintenance
Tenterfield votes in principle for rail infrasturcture
The Day They Sold Our Railways and Sent the Freight Down the Highway
Rail vs Cycle Trail? It can be both!
Road Freight is Failing New England Badly
New Jobs in New England
Growing Regional Australia
History of GNR Line
2025 Transport Plan
Executive Summary
Supporting Statements
NETP Index
Contributors + Supporters
NETP Gallery
Introduction
Existing Transport Modes
Transport Needs
Future Transport Infrastructure
Viability of Re-activating the GNR Artery
Project Stages for Re-activating GNR Line
Recommendations
Conclusions
NETP Appendices
Abstract
Boosting Tourism
Demographics
Economic Benefits
Emissions
NETP Gallery
Inland Rail
Media Releases
Moree – Glen Innes – Grafton Rail LIne
Statistics
Walking & Cycling Trails
Gallery
New England Network
better public transport, better quality of life
Is There Enough Rail Freight Volume in New England?
Hilltops Council steps back as Boorowa-Galong Rail Trail debate divides community
NEN’s existing cycling and walking trails
Further study required on NERT’s cycling/walking trail
Budget Illusion for Trail Maintenance
Tenterfield votes in principle for rail infrasturcture
History of Great Northern Railway
The Day They Sold Our Railways and Sent the Freight Down the Highway
Rail vs Cycle Trail? It can be both!
Economics of NERT Cycling/Walking Trail
Rail freight on the GNR line
Some Armidale influencers out of touch
Yeah? Nup!
NSW Rail Trails Framework
Protect the GNR Rail Artery Through New England
Councils and governments need to commit to rail freight now
Inland Rail Decision Must Trigger Regional Rail Revival – Not Corridor Destruction
NERT silencing opposition about “rail trail”
Federal Govt Axes Inland Rail North of Parkes
Analysing ARC’s decision timeline on NERT project
Do we want more huge diesel fueled trucks on our highways, or modern rail freight on the GNR line through Armidale?
Opposition to Proposed Rail Trail on Rail Formation Between Armidale and Ben Lomond
New England Northwest Region in May 2026
Turning Infrastructure into a Bike Path While the Country Falls Apart
GISC Mayor’s Latest Media Release on “rail trail” and GNR Line
New Jobs and Major Investment at Guyra
Facts about saving the GNR line for freight and passenger trains: people, places and issues STILL IN DRAFT
NRRC bringing trains back to GNR line
How to build a better cycling+walking trail
Burden of Proof Belongs With Those Removing the GNR Rails
Weaknesses in the Draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP)
Cost of road transport means rail freight is now required through New England
GNR Freight Artery
Are you pro-rail in New England?
Help Shape the Future of New England
What a cock up on new regional train sets!
Consider a 3rd alternative for the GNR’s future
Where are the Priorities of your Council in New England?
Replying to an Inland Rail supporter
Social Impact of Rail Services vs Destroying the GNR rails, Sleepers and Other Infrastructure
ARC Community Consultation Process about NERT’s Trail Plan to end soon
Australia’s Squattocracy Class
Attention: Armidale Regional Council
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
Is ARC using NERT’s cycling+walking trail for major changes to planning policies in the Armidale LGA by stealth?
Backgrounder on Armidale Regional Council’s New England Future Fund (NEFF)
What Is the Board of Guardians? Why Should the Community Care?
ARC Board of Guardians
Questions for the Mayor of Armidale Regional Council
The Choices for Glen Innes Severn Council and Residents this Week
Explore all Transport Initiatives in New England for Regional Growth
NOTE TO MAYOR, COUNCILLORS & STAFF AT ARMIDALE COUNCIL
Vision for New England
Gallery
Have the Inland Regions Become 3rd Class for Federal and NSW Governments?
“The Great Northern Line” song
ARC Board of Guardians
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VISION FOR NEW ENGLAND
About NEN
GNR Freight Artery
NOTE TO MAYOR, COUNCILLORS & STAFF AT ARMIDALE COUNCIL
ARC’s Board of Guardians
Backgrounder on Armidale Regional Council’s New England Future Fund (NEFF)
What Is the Board of Guardians? Why Should the Community Care?
Your Say
Have the Inland Regions Become 3rd Class for Federal and NSW Governments?
Explore all Transport Initiatives in New England for Regional Growth
Questions for the Mayor of Armidale Regional Council
Is ARC using NERT’s cycling+walking trail for major changes to the Armidale LGA by stealth?
The Choices for Glen Innes Severn Council and Residents this Week
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
Attention: Armidale Regional Council
Australia’s Squattocracy Class
ARC Community Consultation Process about NERT’s Trail Plan to end soon
Social Impact of Rail Services vs Destroying the GNR rails, Sleepers and Other Infrastructure
Replying to an Inland Rail supporter
Where are the Priorities of your Council in New England?
Consider a 3rd alternative for the GNR’s future
What a cock up on new regional train sets!
Help Shape the Future of New England
Are you pro-rail in New England?
Cost of road transport means rail freight is now required through New England
Weaknesses in the Draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP)
Burden of Proof Belongs With Those Removing the GNR Rails
How to build a better cycling+walking trail
NRRC bringing trains back to GNR line
Facts about saving the GNR line for freight and passenger trains: people, places and issues STILL IN DRAFT
New Jobs and Major Investment at Guyra
GISC Mayor’s Latest Media Release on “rail trail” and GNR Line
Turning Infrastructure into a Bike Path While the Country Falls Apart
New England Northwest Region in May 2026
Opposition to Proposed Rail Trail on Rail Formation Between Armidale and Ben Lomond
Do we want more huge diesel fueled trucks on our highways, or modern rail freight on the GNR line through Armidale?
Analysing ARC’s decision timeline on NERT project
Federal Govt Axes Inland Rail North of Parkes
NERT silencing opposition about “rail trail”
Inland Rail Decision Must Trigger Regional Rail Revival – Not Corridor Destruction
Councils and governments need to commit to rail freight now
NSW Rail Trails Framework
Protect the GNR rail artery through New England
Yeah? Nup?
Some Armidale influencers out of touch
Rail freight on the GNR line
Economics of NERT’s walking/cycling trail
Is There Enough Rail Freight Volume in New England?
Hilltops Council Steps Back Support for Rail Trail
NEN’s cycling and walking trails in 2026
Further study required on NERT’s project
Budget Illusion for Trail Maintenance
Tenterfield votes in principle for rail infrasturcture
The Day They Sold Our Railways and Sent the Freight Down the Highway
Rail vs Cycle Trail? It can be both!
Road Freight is Failing New England Badly
New Jobs in New England
Growing Regional Australia
History of GNR Line
2025 Transport Plan
Executive Summary
Supporting Statements
NETP Index
Contributors + Supporters
NETP Gallery
Introduction
Existing Transport Modes
Transport Needs
Future Transport Infrastructure
Viability of Re-activating the GNR Artery
Project Stages for Re-activating GNR Line
Recommendations
Conclusions
NETP Appendices
Abstract
Boosting Tourism
Demographics
Economic Benefits
Emissions
NETP Gallery
Inland Rail
Media Releases
Moree – Glen Innes – Grafton Rail LIne
Statistics
Walking & Cycling Trails
Gallery
Is There Enough Rail Freight Volume in New England?
Hilltops Council steps back as Boorowa-Galong Rail Trail debate divides community
NEN’s existing cycling and walking trails
Further study required on NERT’s cycling/walking trail
Budget Illusion for Trail Maintenance
Tenterfield votes in principle for rail infrasturcture
History of Great Northern Railway
The Day They Sold Our Railways and Sent the Freight Down the Highway
Rail vs Cycle Trail? It can be both!
Economics of NERT Cycling/Walking Trail
Rail freight on the GNR line
Some Armidale influencers out of touch
Yeah? Nup!
NSW Rail Trails Framework
Protect the GNR Rail Artery Through New England
Councils and governments need to commit to rail freight now
Inland Rail Decision Must Trigger Regional Rail Revival – Not Corridor Destruction
NERT silencing opposition about “rail trail”
Federal Govt Axes Inland Rail North of Parkes
Analysing ARC’s decision timeline on NERT project
Do we want more huge diesel fueled trucks on our highways, or modern rail freight on the GNR line through Armidale?
Opposition to Proposed Rail Trail on Rail Formation Between Armidale and Ben Lomond
New England Northwest Region in May 2026
Turning Infrastructure into a Bike Path While the Country Falls Apart
GISC Mayor’s Latest Media Release on “rail trail” and GNR Line
New Jobs and Major Investment at Guyra
Facts about saving the GNR line for freight and passenger trains: people, places and issues STILL IN DRAFT
NRRC bringing trains back to GNR line
How to build a better cycling+walking trail
Burden of Proof Belongs With Those Removing the GNR Rails
Weaknesses in the Draft New England North West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP)
Cost of road transport means rail freight is now required through New England
GNR Freight Artery
Are you pro-rail in New England?
Help Shape the Future of New England
What a cock up on new regional train sets!
Consider a 3rd alternative for the GNR’s future
Where are the Priorities of your Council in New England?
Replying to an Inland Rail supporter
Social Impact of Rail Services vs Destroying the GNR rails, Sleepers and Other Infrastructure
ARC Community Consultation Process about NERT’s Trail Plan to end soon
Australia’s Squattocracy Class
Attention: Armidale Regional Council
Transport planning assumptions unravel across all levels of government
Is ARC using NERT’s cycling+walking trail for major changes to planning policies in the Armidale LGA by stealth?
Backgrounder on Armidale Regional Council’s New England Future Fund (NEFF)
What Is the Board of Guardians? Why Should the Community Care?
ARC Board of Guardians
Questions for the Mayor of Armidale Regional Council
The Choices for Glen Innes Severn Council and Residents this Week
Explore all Transport Initiatives in New England for Regional Growth
NOTE TO MAYOR, COUNCILLORS & STAFF AT ARMIDALE COUNCIL
Vision for New England
Gallery
Have the Inland Regions Become 3rd Class for Federal and NSW Governments?
“The Great Northern Line” song
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