While the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an undeniable impact upon the Australian economy, the rail industry is continuing to play its vital
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Industry seeks clarity on status of rail freight
The Australian rail sector is calling for a clear statement from governments that rail freight is an “essential service” and can continue to operate despite coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns.
“With
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Rail industry continuing during COVID-19
While the rail industry is still coming to terms with what impact COVID-19 will have on the sector, the industry’s peak body, the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has been ensuring that it continues
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Viterra doubles the size of typical rail movement
Michael Hill, Viterra Operations Manager said it’s the first time Viterra has loaded a 100-wagon train to service interstate demand for South Australian grain.
Viterra has loaded its largest single
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Meeting the growing demand for intermodal freight
CFCL Australia’s Matthew Roberts told Rail Express about the fleet lessor’s flexible approach, and how it’s responding to growing intermodal demand.
The growing volume
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Modal shift a key Forum focus
Australian Logistics Council (ALC) CEO Kirk Coningham talks about the goals of the ALC’s upcoming Forum.
A key challenge for Australia’s freight rail sector in 2020 is to demonstrate
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KiwiRail grows revenue amid modal shift
KiwiRail has increased its revenue for the half year ending on 31 December 2019, despite what group chief executive Greg Miller called a “difficult environment”.
“We are pleased we have held the
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ALC Forum 2020: Your future in focus
Success in any business starts and ends with the extent to which an organisation meets the expectations and needs of its customers.
As headwinds increase across the freight and logistics industry it has
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Government-industry group formed for rail freight in Victoria
A joint government and industry group will advocate for the Victorian rail freight sector.
The newly formed Rail Freight Working group will combine government agencies, freight and primary industries to
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NSW EPA trying to put the brakes on rail freight
Draft changes to NSW environmental standards could end regional branch freight lines, warns an alliance of rail industry leaders.
The joint letter signed by freight operators, farmers, and grain growers,
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