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The contribution of rail in a ‘low carbon’ economy – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 12:01 PM

 

News In Brief – 8-14 April 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 02:54 PM

 

Long-term vision required for rail sector — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 03:01 PM

Australia is guilty of throwing money on short-term fixes for rail and parts of Australia’s regional rail networks survive on the drip of ad-hoc funding and rescue packages, said Nick Dimopoulos, CEO of the National Transport Commission (NTC). Speaking at a recent Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) event held in Melbourne he said, “...Once the money runs out the problems are likely to bounce back in, perhaps, five or 10 years time.”

Bringing sustainability into infrastructure: Part Three — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 22, 2009 09:04 AM

With Australia approaching the transition to a low-carbon economy it’s timely to look at the role that rail transport could play in helping to lower greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions. And, how it may support other activities which promote energy efficiency and sustainable outcomes such as the design of urban and residential areas.

Can the Hunter coal chain work as a single system? – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 03:13 PM

At the recent Hunter Valley Coal Conference, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group’s operations manager, Paul Beale gave a presentation on operating the region’s coal chain as a single system.

QR price hike forcing freight to the roads: Opposition — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 03:14 PM

Queensland Rail's freight price hikes are forcing businesses to move freight via roads instead of rail, according to the Queensland Opposition.

Tottenham-Dynon rail upgrade opens — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 03:20 PM

The new Tottenham to Dynon rail link has been officially opened, five years after work began.

BHP awards $500m contract to upgrade Pilbara rail — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 14, 2009 03:22 PM

Leighton Contractors and Macmahon Contractors have been commissioned to build a rail line in the Pilbara for BHP Billiton Iron Ore in a deal worth more than $500m.