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UN partnership pushes for global treaty on transport emissions — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:09 PM

The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) has joined the United Nation’s Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport Partnership, launched in Bangkok on September 25th as part of the upcoming Post-2012 International Climate Change Agreement.

Mind the gap: rail struggling to get mobile — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 02:03 PM

People’s expectations about information delivery have changed considerably over the last five to 10 years. Many industries have reformed their product and service offerings to take advantage of new technology.

Metros ‘great news’ for railway professionals — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:14 PM

Australian capital cities have captured our imaginations with talk of Metros and electrified networks. Both Sydney and Melbourne have told the public that Metro operation is coming while in Adelaide the network will be electrified over the next few years.

NSW rail clearways program on track — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:18 PM

Sydney’s CityRail network is presently recognised as one of the most complex in the world. The Rail Clearways Program is an initiative of the NSW Government to simplify Sydney’s rail network and increase the reliability and frequency of train services.

News in brief – 30 September-6 October 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:23 PM

 

GrainCorp boosts Queensland rail capacity — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 02:04 PM

GrainCorp has increased the number of trains under its management to 17 following a three-year, three-train deal with QR bulk freight subsidiary Australian Railroad Group (ARG), the agribusiness said on October 1st.

Rail fails to keep up with Dalrymple Bay queue — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 02:05 PM

The long queue of ships waiting at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) will probably still be there until the middle of 2010 as the supply chain struggles to keep up with capacity at the world’s third-largest coal export terminal.

New initiative offers support to women in rail — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:42 PM

Rail specialist recruiter, OnlineRail in Victoria has launched a new initiative to bring together women who represent the rail industry in Victoria.

Third RTAA/RailCorp Field Days Event — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 04:47 PM

After a long delay, the joint Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA) and RailCorp Field Days event is back and will be held on March 3rd-4th 2010 at RailCorp’s Clyde Up Paddock Sidings, in Clyde, Sydney.

New CRC report counters 'little understood' graffiti problem — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 02:06 PM

A report on vandalism that presents the findings from a comprehensive review of national and international studies on vandalism reduction has found that previously employed methods aimed at reducing vandalism in the Australian rail industry have been unsuccessful.

Rail Skills & Career Council targets shrinking workforce — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 02:07 PM

Despite the economic downturn, the investment in rail and rail infrastructure is planned to continue to grow substantially over the next 20 years. This is an exciting time to be planning for the future, with new infrastructure, new trains, new technology and new services.