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Postcard from the UK – high speed rail test — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 12:26 PM

The severe blast of cold weather that has England in its grip has once again severely tested the rail and transport network’s here, though latest reports suggest other parts of Europe more suited to the cold are faring little better.

Australian rail ‘catches the eye’ of UK companies — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 12:31 PM

The Federal Government’s unprecedented investment in Australian rail has aroused international commercial interest in the industry, opening up plenty of businesses opportunities for UK companies, according to British consul-general Stuart Gill.

TPC interoperability: a closer look — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 19, 2010 03:25 PM

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) recently approved the rail industry’s Train Protection and Control System Interoperability Framework which will provide a foundation for vision, objectives, anticipated benefits and next step guidance toward TPC interoperability.

Bell Bay freight rail service cut in favour of Burnie — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 01:16 PM

Rail freight services to Bell Bay will be suspended in favour of Burnie in the north-west, the Tasmanian Government has announced, citing “insufficient demand” for the northern Tasmania services.

News in Brief – 6-12 January 2010 — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 12:50 PM

 

More calls for bulk freight to be taken off roads — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 10:22 AM

The Australian Institute of Marine And Power Engineers (AIMPE) has backed calls for all dangerous freight to be taken off the nation’s roads on safety grounds, as the truck-related death toll in New South Wales rose on January 7th to nine in 11 days.

UGL secures $225 million RailCorp contract — by Rail Express — last modified Jan 12, 2010 12:54 PM

UGL Limited recently secured a $225 million contract to design, supply, install and maintain a state-of-the-art digital train radio system (DTRS) on RailCorp’s NSW electrified rail network.