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Infrastructure funding on track but warning light flashing — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:11 AM

After decades of neglect, Australia's rail infrastructure is now about to be the recipient of $4.5 billion of funding from the federal government.

Adelaide to Darwin railway to exploit future opportunities — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:11 AM

 

Report on fatal level crossing crash released — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:12 AM

An independent investigation into a level crossing collision between a B-double truck and the Cairns Tilt Train which claimed two lives last year, has found the truck driver’s failure to respond to the flashing lights at the level crossing was the primary cause of the crash.

World’s first low cost on-board train monitor: RIA — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:13 AM

The rail industry spotlight has turned on Rail Innovation Australia’s (RIA) new Train Health Advisory System (THAS) project, the world’s first low cost on-board train monitoring system for multiple wagon use.

KiwiRail accepts challenge to go ‘commercial’ — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:15 AM

Much has been made of New Zealand transport minister Steven Joyce’s statements that had the National Party been in power, it would not have bought KiwiRail from Australian-based Toll Holdings.

News in brief – 28 October-3 November 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:15 AM

 

ACCC proposes to approve long term port solution — by Rail Express — last modified Nov 04, 2009 10:16 AM

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft decision proposing to approve the Capacity Framework Arrangements.