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Asciano cautious on long-term recovery — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 08:13 AM

While acknowledging the stabilising of volumes in some of its business units, Asciano remains cautious about the long-term prospects for full economic recovery.

350km/h trains on the way for Australia? – Part One — by Rail Express — last modified Oct 06, 2009 01:40 PM

There are increasing signs that high speed rail, with trains running at up to 350 km/h, will come back onto the agenda in Australia. A network for high speed trains could extend from Melbourne to Sydney via Canberra, then on to Brisbane via Newcastle and the Gold Coast.

BHP support revives Hunter coal export plan — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 08:44 AM

The port of Newcastle's historic coal export plan has been revived after BHP Billiton confirmed on September 18th, its intention to sign crucial documents this week.

Central body needed to coordinate rail freight reform – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 08:26 AM

Rail Express last week featured a Part One of a story that called for a central body to bring Australia’s freight network ‘up to speed’. This week Francis Dwornik continues to examine why the planning of national rail freight investment will not be workable without a central planning authority.

AusRAIL PLUS 2009: interview with Lance Hockridge — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 30, 2009 10:59 AM

AusRAIL PLUS 2009 is the largest annual rail event in the Asia-Pacific and this year will be held on November 17th-19th at the Adelaide Convention Centre, featuring a 3-day conference and major exhibition.

News in brief – 16-22 September 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 22, 2009 01:10 PM

 

RailCorp working hard to attract and retain women — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 23, 2009 10:23 AM

The railways have long been the domain of men, but Australia’s biggest passenger services provider, RailCorp, says that it’s making “big steps” towards levelling the playing field.

Interfleet develops Saudi train designs — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 22, 2009 01:21 PM

Interfleet Technology has recently completed its first phase of its passenger train design project for the Saudi Railway Company (SAR).The submission was “well received” by SAR and the Railway Technical Review Committee, Interfleet said in a statement.

$49 million rail duplication boosts Queensland coal industry — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 23, 2009 10:25 AM

Queensland’s coal industry was given a major boost last week with the completion of a $49 million rail duplication project in the Central Bowen Basin.

EA released for Sydney Metro Stage One — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 28, 2009 09:02 AM

The Environmental Assessment (EA) for Sydney Metro Stage One, Central to Rozelle, was released on September 9th. The lodging of the EA marked a “milestone” for the project, which would form the spine for Sydney Metro Stage Two, Central to Westmead, NSW Transport Minister David Campbell said.

Melbourne's underground rail link: a critical connection — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 22, 2009 03:24 PM

Victorian Premier John Brumby announced a call for tenders for engineers and technical designers to examine the possible alignment for the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel on September 9th.