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Rail access – where are we now? — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 17, 2010 09:45 AM

The original 1990s concept of opening access to rail infrastructure was founded on two intersecting hypotheses: government owned railways were inefficient and competition was a ‘sure-fire’ cure for inefficiency.

Raising capital for rail projects in today’s world – Part Two — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 17, 2010 09:51 AM

Financing projects in an “unprecedented time” of limited access to capital was something WestNet Rail managed to do successfully, according to WestNet Infrastructure Group’s chief executive John Cleland

Unions seek damages over QR sell-off — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 16, 2010 06:16 PM

Queensland rail unions are taking legal action against the state government-owned QR for failing to consult workers over its privatisation plan.

OPR on target for project go-ahead – Part One — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 24, 2010 06:59 AM

The developer of the multi-billion dollar Oakajee port and rail project in Western Australia’s mid-west said it is on target to deliver the state’s largest greenfield port and rail development.

News in Brief – 10-16 February 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 16, 2010 06:31 PM

 

Divert stimulus spending to infrastructure: BCA — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 16, 2010 06:35 PM

The Business Council of Australia has called for economic stimulus spending not already undertaken to be diverted to infrastructure which will add value to the economy.

Calibre acquires 100% of rail JV — by Rail Express — last modified Feb 17, 2010 10:31 AM

Perth-based engineering and project delivery firm, Calibre Global, has strengthened its heavy haul rail delivery business by acquiring the remaining 50% of the Calibre Engenium Rail Joint Venture.