The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program’s (QTMP) facility near Maryborough will be built with steel supplied by a Beenleigh company through a $40 million contract that will create new jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Downer locked in for train manufacturing
The $7.1 billion Queensland Train Manufacturing Program is now in motion, with a $4.6 billion contract officially signed for Downer Group to design and manufacture these trains.
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Advocate appointed for rail manufacturing
The Federal Government has appointed Jacqui Walters to the role of National Rail Manufacturing Advocate and eight leading experts to the Rail Industry Innovation Council.
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Rio Tinto, Gemco bring rail manufacturing to Pilbara
Mining giant Rio Tinto have teamed up with Gemco Rail to bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing and bearing maintenance to the Pilbara of Western Australia.
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Trapeze DAS on fast track to sustainability
The Driving Advice Solution (DAS) system offered by public transport specialist The Trapeze Group is providing immediate, measurable, and ongoing sustainability benefits to rail operations.
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WA-made C-Series trains ready for METRONET testing
The first fully completed C-series train manufactured in Western Australia – via the METRONET WA Railcar Program – is ready for testing on the network.
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Anger over rail safety accreditation fees
Rail safety accreditation fees are set to skyrocket for small rail freight operators due to changes proposed by the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to come into effect on July 1.
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Contract awarded for Maidstone stabling facility
An alliance led by John Holland Group has been awarded the contract to build the new tram maintenance and stabling facility in the Melbourne suburb of Maidstone.
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New apprentices for METRONET railcar program
The METRONET WA Railcar Program family has grown with three new apprentices joining the team following completion of the Alstom Aboriginal 10-week pre-employment program earlier this year.
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Webinars help grow smart rail skills
The National Rail Skills Hub is holding a series of webinars to help the workforce manage the transition to greater use of smart systems.
The advanced technology is creating safer more productive and sustainable
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