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All systems go for rail supplier — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:54 PM

Downer EDI is currently engaged in the largest ever rolling stock project in Australia – a $3.6 billion project to supply 626 electric double deck cars for the CityRail Sydney suburban network.

Freightliner to enter Hunter coal haulage market — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 30, 2009 10:00 AM

UK rail operator Freightliner, long mooted as a third Hunter coal haulage competitor, plans to enter the market by 2011.

Man overboard … or just skylarking in the pool? — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:57 PM

The recent ACCC withdrawal of authorisation for the port quota system for coal exported through Newcastle highlighted the prolonged struggle to find a ‘long term solution’ to the problem of securing sufficient capacity in the Hunter Valley coal chain.

New CRC report counters 'little understood' graffiti problem — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 30, 2009 11:01 AM

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 Sep 30, 2009 10:16 AM

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.

Grain harvest heading for derailment — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:58 PM

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFarmers) has called on government and key infrastructure providers to detail their plans for the movement of grain to port for upcoming and future harvests.

Rail is the sharp focus now for WA Government — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:59 PM

The Western Australian (WA) Government is working on a number of initiatives to meet current and future freight demand.

News in brief – 23-29 September 2009 — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:08 PM

 

Report finds T&L career paths struggling in schools — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 29, 2009 03:10 PM

The transport and logistics sector is failing to get traction in schools as a career option, the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) has found.

AusRAIL PLUS 2009: interview with Lance Hockridge — by Rail Express — last modified Sep 30, 2009 11:05 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.