Howard Collins
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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Howard Collins credited the increase in pedestrians on George Street to the introduction of light rail services.
George Street soars as Pitt Street Mall declines
Australia· 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