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Sydney and the light rail solution: a closer look — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 21, 2009 09:44 AM

Public transport advocacy group, EcoTransit Sydney says that light rail has met with continued “resistance”, even though a number of studies clearly demonstrate its ability to help meet Sydney's transport needs. EcoTransit Sydney examines why light rail should be part of Sydney's transport solution.

Partner sought to develop Gold Coast rapid transit — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 05:55 PM

The Queensland Government’s $1.7 billion Gold Coast rapid transit project is expected to be put to market as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) this month.

Infrastructure rollout sees increasing ‘squeeze’ on skilled rail workers — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 05:58 PM

The “increasing squeeze” on skilled workers in the rail industry is a major issue for companies who are part of Australia’s national infrastructure rollout, according to O’Donnell Griffin (ODG) Rail general manager Dave Howe.

$1billion tram contract to boost Victoria’s manufacturing industry — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 06:02 PM

The Victorian Government’s $1 billion Melbourne tram contract will have 25 per cent local manufacturing content after reportedly becoming the first project nominated under the Victorian Industry Participation Policy, aimed at boosting the state’s industry.

News in brief – 14-20 October 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 06:07 PM

 

NSW grain rail line to reopen with added charge — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 01:50 PM

GrainCorp will accept its part of the $1 a tonne charges burden for upkeep of the Camurra- Weemelah branch line when it is reopened after repairs, the agribusiness said on October 15th.

Hancock's federal backing to boost port expansion — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 20, 2009 02:51 PM

The possibility of either expanding the port of Abbot Point or constructing a new facility at Dudgeon Point gained a boost on October 15th, with Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese announcing major project facilitation status to the proposed Hancock Prospecting mines.