An independent report has found fault with the operating model for the New Intercity Fleet (NIF). Read more
NSW, Vic boosting infrastructure spending as way out of COVID recession
Analysis from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) has demonstrated the scale of the increase in infrastructure spending in this year’s NSW and Victorian budgets. Read more
Sydney Harbour Bridge rail deck to be replaced
The rail deck on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be replaced during January 2021.
A 10 day shutdown of the line in early January will allow for the current timber deck to replaced with a concrete structure, said Sydney Trains acting chief executive Suzanne Holden. Read more
Byford Rail Extension early works begin as Australind taken out of service
The first works towards the Byford Rail Extension have begun, with road works to replace the Thomas Road level crossing in Byford underway. Read more
Vic budget puts funds down for next generation trams
The Victorian government has confirmed $1.48 billion to locally build 100 modern, accessible trams to replace A and Z class rollingstock. Read more
Interstate XPT services to return as NSW and Victoria border re-opens
The first XPT to run from Sydney Central to Melbourne Southern Cross will depart on Wednesday, November 25. Read more
Geelong faster rail leaves the station
Details for the Geelong faster rail project have been confirmed, with the project to cut travel times between Melbourne and Geelong by 15 minutes. Read more
Melbourne airport rail link no longer up in the air
A future train line to the Melbourne airport will utilise the under-construction Melbourne Metro tunnel, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Saturday.
The route was confirmed along with a start date for construction and a forecast completion date of 2029. Read more
Sydney Metro announces contract packages for West and Western Sydney Airport
During a Transport for NSW major project briefing in late October, Sydney Metro announced the restructure of a number of contract packages for both Sydney Metro West and Western Sydney Airport. Read more
Works paused on SA rail infrastructure projects
During South Australia’s six-day “circuit-breaker” lockdown, work on rail infrastructure projects will come to a halt. Read more