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Australian Digital Train Control System: where to now asks ARA? — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 29, 2009 10:37 AM

The Australian rail industry was understandably pleased with the $4.6 billion in Federal funding for passenger rail projects, announced in the latest Federal budget under the guidance of Infrastructure Australia (IA). However the Australasian Railway Association’s (ARA) submission to IA for an Australian Digital Train Control System (ADTCS), something that the ARA rates as one of the “highest priorities” for the Australian rail industry, failed to be picked up by IA.

Ready...asset...go! — by Lloyd's List DCN - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Jul 28, 2009 04:36 PM

The list of infrastructure resources on the Queensland Government’s books is set to become a lot shorter after Premier Anna Bligh announced the state would sell off key assets to plug a $14 billion hole in revenue.

Bold plans for inland railway moving ahead – Part One — by Lloyd's List DCN - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Aug 04, 2009 04:50 PM

From Melbourne to Mt Isa, Banana to Bowen and out to the wild, wild west, they are planning big things in Queensland. The dream of an inland railway is alive and well in the sunshine state.

AusRAIL PLUS 2009: ‘doing more with less’ — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 29, 2009 11:53 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.

Strong interest shown in Sydney Metro contracts — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 29, 2009 10:50 AM

Twenty five national and international companies have shown a strong interest in securing a major contract to fit-out and operate the Sydney Metro.

QR grows market share in the Hunter Valley — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 29, 2009 10:51 AM

QR announced a coal haulage contract with Felix Resources on July 27th, which will extend its presence in the Hunter Valley.

News in Brief – 22-28 July 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Jul 29, 2009 10:56 AM

 

NSW farmers greet grain train move with caution — by Rob McKay - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Jul 29, 2009 12:12 PM

NSW farmers greet grain train move with caution

Hybrid locomotive proves its worth in port — by Lloyd's List DCN - www.lloydslistdcn.com.au — last modified Jul 28, 2009 04:38 PM

Test results from a two-month trial involving a hybrid shunting locomotive at work in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands should prove the benefits of dual diesel and electric power.