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This week, we received the tragic news that the Mullumbimby railway station on the old Northern Rivers Railway was destroyed by fire. The station was ...

If you would like to be able to wheel your bike onto new NSW country trains to get to rail trails please contact the NSW government; detail in the bot...

The Feasibility Study for the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail (BGRT) in south west NSW was completed in November 2022. The Rail Trail Development Plan wa...

The iconic Northern Rivers Rail Trail keeps rolling on! On the occasion of the opening of the Casino to Bentley stage of the NRRT, Rail Trails Aus...

As part of its ongoing advocacy work and community engagement, the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail Inc. Group recently provided an excellent opport...

The Adelaide to Port Dock railway line was constructed in 1856 to service the passenger and freight movement between the Port Dock and Adelaide. With ...

Early bird registrations are open until April 12 for Lake High – ‘Walk for Autism’ on April 26, 2024 for teams of two to ten women to walk 15 or...

The official opening of the Casino to Bentley stage of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail was held at the Old Casino Station precinct on Saturday 23 March...

While most of the work extending the Great Southern Rail Trail from Welshpool to Alberton had been completed by the end of 2023, three major storms, a...

The long-awaited New England Rail Trail (NERT) stage 1 from Glen Innes to Ben Lomond in northern NSW is now a very big step closer to construction. At...

An extension to the Amy Gillett Rail Trail will go ahead after a funding agreement was reached. Stage Four of the Amy Gillett Rail Trail – to extend...

Riders and walkers will soon have another escape from the very popular Warburton Rail Trail courtesy of a program to clean up the tight bends of the L...

On the 24 February the Atherton district and beyond saw members of the running and outdoor fraternity enjoying an informal RAIL TRAIL RAMBLE run. This...

Sunday, March 3 saw over 100 cyclists of various ages and abilities enjoy a bike ride under a clear blue sky and perfect conditions along the Great Vi...

After detailed historical and site investigations, Heritage Victoria have placed the former Rushworth Railway Station on the Victorian Heritage Invent...

It’s only been open for a year, but the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has exceeded expectations. Drawing crowds of more than 140 t...

The City of Greater Bendigo (COGB) Council is now inviting the wider community to provide feedback and further comment on the Draft O’Keefe Rail Tra...

As we celebrate the opening 12 months ago of the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail,  Rail Trails Australia is pleased to announce the o...

The proposed bike overpass, which would ensure cyclists and pedestrians could safely travel over the Goodwood railway station and rail infrastructure,...

Owen Fitzgerald, who has led the Riverina Highlands Rail Trail (RHRT) group since its inception in 2003, has announced his retirement from the RHRT l...

The Shire of Yarra Ranges announced this week that it had secured promised funding of $4.1M to extend the Yarra Valley Trail (YVT). This government in...

As part of the initial $5M for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project benefits package, Queensland Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs, Mick de Brenn...

Cumberland Council has released the proposed design for the Pippita Rail Trail, a 2.4 kilometre walking and riding path which will connect Lidcombe st...

In a collaborative effort between the ‘Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail’ volunteer group and Mansfield Shire Council, replica vintage sta...

John O’Brien (Rail Trails Australia Regional Representative for NSW) and his partner Kathy recently participated in the Lake Hume Cycle Classic....

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Queensland, trail managers for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT), has announced the refurbishment...

Do you have Victoria’s 62 km Gippsland Plains Rail Trail on your bucket list? Or maybe the 13 Km Tarra Trail between Yarram and Port Albert in Gipps...

Come along and join the members and supporters of the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail Inc (CMRT) for an unique opportunity to walk part of the pote...

Exciting news for people wanting to stay a while and take in the views and food along the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail. As reported in the Warrnam...

In an important step forward for the Batlow rail trail, Snowy Valleys Council voted at its December 2023 meeting to support the first proposed section...

A great weekend is being offered early in May — spend the weekend on the Boyne Burnet Inland Rail Trail in Queensland with organized tours, brea...

Cycle Dindi returns to the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) on Saturday, 16 March. This fully supported, family friendly ride has the choice of three...

Exciting news that the design and funding has been approved for a new bridge over the Tallangatta Creek on the High Country Rail Trail in north east V...

Tour de Trail returns in 2024. Cyclists of all ages are invited to ride the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT) for fun and fitness on Sunday, March 3. ...