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Funding still needed for sustainability rating scheme — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 05, 2009 11:55 AM

Not-for-profit national industry association, the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is progressing well in developing the world’s first full sustainability rating scheme for infrastructure projects, though the scheme can only be completed with government funding support.

Freight transport’s role in Australia’s recovery from global economic crisis — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Investing in freight transport can help Australia to recover from the global economic crisis, according to the Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) chief executive Hal Morris.

News in Brief – 15-21 July 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 22, 2009 10:49 AM

 

United Group, GE settle on major rail deal — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 22, 2009 10:51 AM

United Group (UGL) and GE Transportation have signed a series of 10-year agreements for the sale and distribution of locomotives and associated technology and services in Australia, UGL said on July 17th.

New funding recognises rail's importance to NZ economy — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 21, 2009 02:24 PM

The New Zealand Government’s recent announcement of $NZ115 million in funding for 20 new locomotives for the rail freight network and 17 passenger carriages for KiwiRail’s Tranz Scenic Fleet is recognition of the important role rail plays in the New Zealand economy, KiwiRail’s chairman Jim Bolger said.

Construction on Minimbah Bank third rail project moves into full swing — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 21, 2009 02:27 PM

Construction work stepped up a gear last week on a critical rail upgrade project to improve reliability and capacity of the Hunter Valley Rail Network to Newcastle, spearheaded by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).

Innovative concept looks to combine truck and rail transport — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 22, 2009 11:05 AM

Celtec Rail, a twistlock specialist, wagon and bogie component supplier in Melbourne is now marketing a logistics solution that the company says will radically reduce costs and increase margins for haulage contractors, as well as combine transport between road and railways.

RailCorp speaks out about Epping to Chatswood rail link — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 22, 2009 08:09 AM

RailCorp has spoken out about recent media reports that the tunnel lights in the Epping to Chatswood rail link (ECRL) are making train drivers sick.

New policy will help drive common rail safety standards — by Rail Express — last modified Aug 05, 2009 11:21 AM

Australia’s transport ministers have unanimously voted to approve a policy and process for regulators to recognise industry-developed rail safety standards as ‘good practice’.