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ARTC's rail vision labelled ‘cheap and nasty’ – Part One — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2009 04:20 PM

The Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) first stage release of its Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alignment Study has met with opposition from industry and local councils, with opponents labelling the proposed rail alignment a “cheap and nasty” option.

COAG must go full distance with rail safety regulatory reform – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 11:53 AM

Rail Express last week featured Part One of a story on COAG's agreement to develop a national rail regulator ‘system’ as opposed to a single national rail safety regulator. This week the story continues to examine why the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) believes this agreement has the potential to create a less safe and more cumbersome rail safety environment.

Rail rivalry continues for QR and PN — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 10:14 AM

Despite current conditions, the race is on for QR and Pacific National (PN) to win customers in Queensland as new coal projects come into production and the infrastructure and rolling stock must be put into place to cope with it.

Celebrating railway stations as the ‘heart of the community’ – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 25, 2009 04:26 PM

Rail Express last week featured Part One of a three-part series on transit oriented development (TOD). This week the story continues to examine the kinds of TOD planning being adopted in Australia.

AusRAIL PLUS 2009: ‘doing more with less’ — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 11:07 AM

AusRAIL PLUS 2009 is the largest annual rail event in the Asia-Pacific region and this year will be held on November 17th-19th at the Adelaide Convention Centre, featuring a 3-day conference and a major exhibition.

Community consultation begins for West Metro — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 11:01 AM

Community consultation for Sydney’s West Metro project, which is stage two of the Sydney Metro network, began on August 8th.

News in Brief – 12-18 August 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 10:59 AM

 

Mines key to FreightLink growth — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 18, 2009 04:16 PM

FreightLink, the operator and owner of the Darwin to Adelaide rail line, has had a surprisingly productive year considering the economic downturn.

Queensland shows willingness to keep cattle on trains — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 19, 2009 11:14 AM

The Queensland livestock industry’s battle to save cattle haulage by rail continues, with Agforce welcoming State Transport Minister Rachel Nolan’s move to allay concern that QR would ditch the services.