Howard Collins
AustraliapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Howard Collins is the coordinator-general for Transport for NSW, responsible for overseeing transport operations and ensuring public safety on the state's roadways. He recently made headlines for addressing the aftermath of a major incident on the M1 motorway where a truck spilled metal debris, causing widespread tyre damage to vehicles and prompting emergency services to clean up the hazardous materials.
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Transport for NSW coordinator-general Howard Collins urged commuters to avoid the motorway 'at all costs' due to the emergency works.
M5 closed in Sydney city direction amid heavy traffic, delaysAustralia· 2026-07-29
Transport for NSW coordinator-general Howard Collins said the Collaroy faced significant renewal and survey requirements when it was retired from passenger service almost three years ago.
Historic vessel to be scrapped in northern NSW at a cost of $3.3 millionAustralia· 2026-07-21
Howard Collins credited the increase in pedestrians on George Street to the introduction of light rail services.
George Street soars as Pitt Street Mall declinesAustralia· 2026-01-27
Howard Collins advised drivers to be conscious of signage and lane decisions.
$2.08 billion project is 'twice as hard as the Eastern Distributor'Australia· 2025-12-07
Transport for NSW coordinator general Howard Collins toured the Metro Tunnel project and commented on its design.
New Metro Tunnel opens amid rail network rivalryAustralia· 2025-11-30
Co-ordinator General Howard Collins said the weather situation remained 'very dynamic and changing'.
NSW flood risk moves south; Sydney Airport, trains affectedAustralia· 2025-05-23
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins had emphasised the live wire was a 'life-threatening' situation.
Sydney train passengers urged to stay home as ‘significant’ delays cripple networkAustralia· 2025-05-20
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said all passengers inside the carriages had been reported as unharmed.
Service disruptions due to Strathfield power outageAustralia· 2025-05-20
State highway patrol commander Howard Collins told a press conference about the incident.
Hundreds of cars get flat tyres after truck spills metal
United Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Transport for NSW coordinator-general Howard Collins told 2GB that 145 vehicles had pulled over with tyre damage.
Truck spills metal debris, tyres shredded in major incidentAustralia· 2025-05-01