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Freight Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Social Governance, Sustainability
Sustainability recognition for Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Stockinbingal to Parkes project has been recognised for its sustainable design practices, receiving an ‘Excellent’ Design rating from the Infrastructure …Passenger Rail, Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Social Governance
Metro Trains urges safety on escalators
Figures released by Metro Trains show that there was an average of 20 slips, trips and falls on escalators per …Passenger Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Track & Civil Construction
New concourse at Central Station opens
Customers at Australia’s busiest railway station, Central Station, are enjoying the benefits of more Sydney Metro upgrades with the 140-metre …Digitalisation, Signalling & Communications, Technology and IT, Workforce, Certification & Training, Inclusion and Diversity, Operations & Maintenance
NTC, Cisco team up for digital skills training
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is working with global tech company Cisco to find better ways to equip Australia’s rail …Passenger Rail, Legal & Compliance, Operations & Maintenance
Review finds Sydney Trains network unreliable
A review into Sydney Trains has found that the network is neither resilient nor reliable.Passenger Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Track & Civil Construction
Designs revealed for Calder Park rail bridge
Final designs have been released for a new road bridge over the Sunbury rail line at Calder Park Drive to boost …Passenger Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Track & Civil Construction
Armadale line set for 18-month closure
Preparation for the 18-month closure of Perth’s Armadale train line is ramping up, with works on three new bus …Below Rail Infrastructure, Engineering, Passenger Rail, Safety, Standards & Regulation, Signalling & Communications, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Track & Civil Construction
Testing times for Sydney Metro lines
On-track testing is currently underway along the Sydney Metro 15.5-kilometre twin metro railway lines from Chatswood to Sydenham, ahead of …Passenger Rail, Products & Technology, Technology and IT, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Sustainability
Managing a site hive of construction activity
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail contractor McConnell Dowell is using specialist noise, dust and vibration monitoring equipment at …Passenger Rail, Heritage, Products & Resources, Rollingstock & Manufacturing, Workforce
Silver bullet for Queensland outback tourism
Two 52-year-old Queensland-built, 2000 class ‘Silver Bullet’ railmotors (lightweight railcars) are boosting tourism by bringing the romance of rail …Engineering, Freight Rail, Passenger Rail, Products & Technology, Operations & Maintenance, Plant, Machinery & Equipment, Track & Civil Construction, Workforce