Newcastle light rail vehicle goes under driver control and travels using its own power for the first time

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Updated October 23 2018 - 5:18pm, first published 6:00am
Pictures: Max McKinney

A Newcastle light rail vehicle travelled under its own power and was controlled by a driver for the first time during overnight testing on Monday. 

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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