The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has provided financial relief for rail freight operators to allow them to continue supply Australians with essential goods during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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First long-term infrastructure strategy released in SA
Infrastructure SA has released the first long-term infrastructure strategy for South Australia, and targets freight movements as an area for improvement.
The 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy
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New CEO announced for ARTC
Mark Campbell is the new CEO of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
Campbell will take over from John Fullerton after his appointment was confirmed by the board of the ARTC.
Deputy Prime Minister
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On-dock rail upgrades for Port of Melbourne pass final hurdle
The Port of Melbourne will take the next step forward in its Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP), with the project having met all its preconditions.
The project will begin on June 1, with construction
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Port Botany freight network upgrades added to IA Priority List
Infrastructure Australia will add the Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Passing Loop project to the body’s Infrastructure Priority List.
The recognition signals the project as a significant
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ALC lobbies for freight to receive JobKeeper subsidy
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called upon the federal government to extend the JobKeeper Payment scheme to freight and logistics businesses as they are businesses providing essential services.
In
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Summer events show need for resilience focus
Kirk Coningham, CEO of the Australian Logistics Council, outlines how the effects of this summer will continue to be felt in the freight rail sector.
It is reasonable to say that many Australians
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Freight continues as borders shut
With states closing their borders to interstate travel, those needing to continue to travel, including rail freight operators, into Western Australia and the Northern Territory are being asked to complete
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Rethinking recruitment in rail freight
Australian Logistics Council CEO Kirk Coningham highlights that government and industry have to work together to attract a diverse, young workforce.
It will not come as news to those involved
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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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