November 11 09

ATC approves rail safety reform but COAG to have final say — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 11, 2009 08:58 AM

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has praised Australia’s Transport Ministers (ATC) for their decision on November 6th to recommend establishment of a single national rail safety regulator to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).

Other Top Stories — by Jennifer Perry — last modified Nov 11, 2009 07:36 AM

 

Melbourne – ringing in the changes — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 10, 2009 03:15 PM

With new operators, new trains and new infrastructure, Melbourne’s suburban rail commuters could be in for a wild ride over the next few years. However, it will be some time before it becomes clear as to whether these developments will be sufficient to cope with the rapid growth in patronage and Melbourne’s predicted population expansion.