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WestNet, WA Government strike truce — by Sineva Toevai - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Jul 01, 2009 09:28 AM

Train operations on the four lines suspended by WestNet Rail have resumed after the Western Australian Government agreed to work with the grain rail operator to ensure the network's sustainability.

ARA calls for national coordination of urban passenger transport planning and funding — by Rail Express — last modified Jun 30, 2009 10:50 AM

The current Senate inquiry into the investment of Commonwealth and State funds in public transport infrastructure and services is “getting to the heart” of urban passenger transport planning, structuring and funding in Australia, according to the Australasian Railway Association’s (ARA) director urban policy and manager government relations Phil Sochon.

Study reveals America’s freight system threatened by ‘host of dangers’ — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 01, 2009 09:36 AM

The long-term efficiency and effectiveness of America’s freight transportation system is threatened by bottlenecks, disruptions, inefficient use of some parts of the infrastructure components and crucial environmental and energy concerns, according to a recent study by research organisation, the RAND Corporation.

Southern Missing Link’s path to progress not an easy one — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 01, 2009 09:50 AM

The Surat Rail Basin project is going according to plan. But the financial climate and subsequent drop in coal prices in the last 12 months has made the development of the Surat coal basin’s 16 coal mines at the same time as the construction of the railway “a bit more difficult”, according to Everald Compton, chairman of Surat Basin Rail (SBR).

Auditor questions real cost of Victorian rail deal — by Rob McKay - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Jul 01, 2009 09:54 AM

The ability of State Governments to deal with rail systems adequately was under question after successive negative findings by Tasmanian and Victorian auditors-general.

National launch of rail recruitment company: OnlineRail — by Rail Express — last modified Jun 30, 2009 04:43 PM

A new independent recruitment and labour hire company specifically for the Australian rail industry was launched on June 25th at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne.

News in Brief – 24-30 June 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 01, 2009 10:10 AM

 

Tasmanian Government rail freight takeover — by Rail Express — last modified Jun 30, 2009 11:40 AM

The Tasmanian Government has agreed to assume control of the State's rail network from Pacific National Tasmania (PNT) by November 30th. The decision was jointly announced on June 19th by Asciano chief executive Mark Rowsthorn (PNT's parent company) and Tasmanian Infrastructure Minister Graeme Sturges.

Record spend on NSW infrastructure but no new projects — by Rail Express — last modified Jun 30, 2009 11:40 AM

While the New South Wales (NSW) budget outlined a record $62.9 billion infrastructure program over the four years to 2012-13 with $7.1 billion for transport infrastructure, the Government has been criticised for lagging on critical new infrastructure projects.

Advancing the business case for Australia’s rail manufacturing industry — by Rail Express — last modified Jun 30, 2009 11:40 AM

Companies supplying products and services for the Australian rail industry have sound prospects for growth as considerable investment in rolling stock and related infrastructure is budgeted and committed.