COMMENT: Most enlightened governments have realised the focus on private cars at the expense of active and public transport is not viable. But, Crystal Legacy and Ian Woodcock write, big picture planning
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Light rail bridge installed for Sydney project
VIDEO: A 750 tonne crawler crane has put a new light rail bridge into place over the Eastern Distributor, marking an important milestone in the $2.1 billion Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail project.
The
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Alstom unveils hydrogen-fuelled train at InnoTrans
Rollingstock manufacturer Alstom has revealed its solution to the challenge of reducing emissions on a non-electrified rail network, announcing the hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint train at the InnoTrans
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ACRI-funded study to boost life cycle of tracks
A $545,000 grant will allow a team from CQUniversity’s Centre for Railway Engineering to deliver research aimed at boosting the life cycle of railway tracks.
CQUniversity associate professor Maksym Spiryagin,
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Australasian Rail Directory 2017 closing soon. Are you listed?
New and updated listings will soon close for the sixth annual addition of The Australasian Rail Directory, which will be released by Rail Express at AusRAIL in November. Is your company listed?
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Nye driven by a passion for progress
On September 12, 2016, the Australian and New Zealand rail industry was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Australasian Railway Association chief executive officer, Bryan Nye OAM.
Nye worked
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Vale Bryan Nye OAM
The rail industry is mourning the loss of one of its greatest champions this week, following the passing of former Australasian Railway Association chief executive, Bryan Nye OAM.
Nye headed the ARA from
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Brisbane’s Central station to get $67m makeover
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was on hand to announce a $67 million makeover for Brisbane’s busiest railway station on Monday.
Palaszczuk on September 5 announced a three-year program of works
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AusRAIL plenary speakers announced
An impressive selection of speakers have been announced to present their ideas, opinions and insight during the Plenary conference sessions at this year’s AusRAIL Conference and Exhibition, which will
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Greens welcome plan for Surry Hills light rail stop
State member for Newtown and Greens MP Jenny Leong says the future-proofing of Sydney’s CBD and South East Light Rail project for a stop to be built in Surry Hills is a win for the local community.
CBD
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