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Need for shift to low carbon fuels and rail: STCWA — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:20 PM

In the face of the relative energy efficiency of rail, why has road haulage prevailed for a high portion of Australia’s mining haulage tasks and why is it still reliant on diesel?

Epping to Chatswood rail finally completes the link — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:20 PM

The number of passengers using the Epping to Chatswood Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to increase with the new line now fully integrated into the CityRail Network as of October 11th.

Ratings tool makes ‘good business sense’ — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:20 PM

The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is currently developing solutions which address the lack of coordination in the area of integrated planning and thinking in rail infrastructure.

News in brief – 7-13 October 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 14, 2009 09:28 AM

 

World first: postgrad programs upskill rail engineers — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 14, 2009 09:31 AM

The billions of dollars worth of public and private resources invested in track infrastructure demand a well-trained and competent engineering workforce for the safe and efficient operation of the track and associated assets.

New debate needed for grain transport system — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:21 PM

In the face of changing demand, a new debate was needed on Australia’s grain transport system, according to supply chain consultant Neil Matthews.

QR project to boost Queensland coal exports — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:22 PM

 

GrainCorp trains set for bumper east coast harvest — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 14, 2009 09:33 AM

GrainCorp’s 11 mainline and six branchline trains would be enough to handle its part of this year’s eastern-state harvest, a spokesman told Lloyd’s List DCN.

Harvest concerns spotlight NSW line closure decision — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 13, 2009 03:23 PM

Concern in the eastern states over a projected better harvest has been growing as the rural sector prepares for harvest.