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Rail makes the headlines, but road still wins out — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 12:19 PM

 

SA continues rolling out infrastructure projects — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 28, 2009 04:10 PM

South Australia continues to experience high levels of investment in transport infrastructure, with the State and Federal Governments, and the private sector investing heavily in rail, road and port developments.

News in Brief – 22-28 April 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 11:43 AM

 

‘Once in a generation’ investment in NZ’s rail — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 28, 2009 04:16 PM

The New Zealand rail industry is currently experiencing a renaissance, with a ‘once in a generation’ investment in rail; more money is being spent now than has been in the last 20 years.

Largest track maintenance machine in the southern hemisphere unveiled — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 28, 2009 04:18 PM

QR is ready to roll out a new $28 million track maintenance machine - a 180m long, 740 tonne, fully automated behemoth - which will be used to grind train tracks in regional Queensland.

CBH calls for network upgrade to move grain — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 11:45 AM

Australia's Governments and the grain industry must join forces immediately to ensure the sustainability of the country's rail network, according to CBH Group.

Boost for Hunter Valley coal chain with opening of Bylong loop — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 11:45 AM

Hunter Valley coal chain upgrades have taken another step forward, with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) announcing on April 24th that the new passing loop at Bylong had opened.

Long-term vision required for rail sector — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 12:06 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.”

Australian rail freight receives boost from international investors — by Rail Express — last modified Apr 29, 2009 12:06 PM

The Australian rail freight industry will benefit from the agreement signed between major rail freight rolling stock leasing company CFCL Australia (CFCLA), Marubeni Corporation of Japan and Marubeni Australia Limited (Marubeni’s wholly-owned subsidiary) to participate in CFCLA’s Rail Joint Venture vehicle.