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Passenger Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure
Development milestone for Midland
The growth of the Perth suburb of Midland as a vibrant mixed-use Transit Oriented Development Precinct has received a significant …
Digitalisation
Four ways Edge AI can benefit rail
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing numerous advantages to the rail industry through automated trains, passenger safety, and predictive maintenance algorithms. …
Engineering, Freight Rail, Latest Contracts, Operations & Maintenance, Track & Civil Construction
Robel rail deal with ARTC
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has ordered two ROREXS rail exchange systems from German-based manufacturer Robel Bahnbaumaschinen, one for the …
Inclusion and Diversity, light rail, Social Governance, Workforce
Entries open for pride tram design
Yarra Trams is inviting Victorians to design next year’s #AllAboard pride tram, with the winning entry to be decided …
Freight Rail, Passenger Rail, Latest Contracts, Operations & Maintenance, Track & Civil Construction
ARTC extends Swietelsky ballast contract
Swietelsky Rail Australia (SRA) will continue to be the preferred contractor for ballast cleaning in the Australian Rail Track Corporation …
Rolling stock & Rail Vehicle Design, Heritage, Operations & Maintenance, Plant, Machinery & Equipment
Sweet debut for Wilmar locomotive
The newest locomotive in the Australian sugar industry, a 26-tonne unit made by Wilmar Sugar, is about to start its …
Freight Rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Rollingstock & Manufacturing
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 …
Passenger Rail, Events, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Social Governance
Still many ways to get to Ekka
The brand-new train station being built at the Brisbane Showgrounds will mean trains every day of the year – not …
Freight Rail, Passenger Rail, Legal & Compliance, light rail, Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Workforce
Queensland Budget maintains rail priorities
The Queensland Government’s 2023-24 Budget has confirmed an ongoing pipeline of rail infrastructure investment to continue delivering more frequent, reliable, …
Heritage, Inclusion and Diversity, light rail, Social Governance, Workforce
First Peoples art trams hit the tracks
The first of this year’s First Peoples-designed art trams has hit the tracks as part of RISING festival, turning Melbourne’s …
Environment and Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance, Rail Express features, Signalling & Communications, Track & Civil Construction